Robyn Rose, the Year 12 Dean at Auckland
Girls' Grammar School recommends Sowmya Vytla for the opportunity
of a First Foundation Scholarship: 'Sowmya's diligence and positive
attitude towards her school work has impressed her teachers each
year, as has her mature and focussed approach to her studies. Her
achievements are especially commendable given that English is her
second language as she and her family immigrated to New Zealand
from India in 2005.' In 2009, Sowmya passed NCEA Level 1 with a
Merit endorsement. She received the Academic Excellence award in
English and the Dean's recognition award.
Sowmya enjoys playing Badminton and Tennis as part of her school
team. On Sundays she coaches Badminton to beginners. She also
teaches water safety and basic swimming to children. She is on the
Maths Committee and is a Humanitarian activist with the AGGSHA.
Sowmya is responsible for a paper round to one thousand
houses.
Sowmya wishes to follow in the footsteps of members of her family
and study Health Sciences. She wishes to specialise in nursing or
physiotherapy.
"Sowmya is a high achieving self-motivated mature student with a
demonstrated commitment and ability to succeed in the healthcare
arena. She is a high achiever in school and keen on pursuing her
career to support her family." - Mercy Thomas, Nurse Educator
(Children's NETP) & Workforce Development
Coordinator