I want to recognise Ashlyn for her outstanding achievements across her Passion Project and Community Service components for the William Pike Challenge Award.
Passion Project: S.ASH (Science by Ash)
Ashlyn created and led S.ASH, a hands-on STEM initiative designed to spark scientific curiosity in young learners through play.
- Delivered 8 interactive sessions across 4 early learning centres.
- Reached over 80 children, teaching concepts like non-Newtonian fluids and surface tension.
- Showed incredible leadership by collaborating with centre managers and educators to build children’s confidence in STEM.
Community Service & Events
Ashlyn also brought fantastic energy to community events:
- Round the Bays (8.4km): Embraced the challenge and spirit of this major community run.
- Hobsonville Neon Run (5km): Ran in support of Pink Shirt Day, raising awareness for kindness, inclusion, and anti-bullying.
Ashlyn perfectly embodies the spirit of the WPCA by stepping up, giving back, and pursuing her passions with genuine enthusiasm. Creating a high-impact initiative like S.ASH alongside active community service is a remarkable achievement. Exceptional work, Ashlyn!
Andrew Kingston, WPCA Coordinator
