A visit from two of Australia’s best bull riders has stirred excitement at NRL Cowboys House as students get ready to saddle up and experience the high intensity action of the PBR Grand Finals.
Thirteen graduates shone brightly at the fifth NRL Cowboys House Awards Night, as the effort and achievements of all students were celebrated with families, staff, volunteers, partners and supporters.
‘Write your own story’ – that’s the message to the 13 young men and women graduating from NRL Cowboys House this year as they begin a new journey in life after school.
At the end of each working day, NRL Cowboys House’s first year 11 school-based apprentice, Haley Pearson makes his way around his worksite and shakes each person’s hand, a sure sign of his gratitude for opportunities made possible through his place at the House.
NRL Cowboys House Year 12 student Chad Taylor has been working hard chasing a career in the automotive industry with AMA Group, following in the footsteps of his big brother Eli.
A day on the greens for the Cowboys Community Foundation has raised valuable funds for NRL Cowboys House, thanks to the generosity of a dedicated contingent of teams, sponsors and donors.
When the call went out for a helping hand at North Queensland Toyota Cowboys home games this year, students from NRL Cowboys House Boys Campus stepped up, learning the importance of maintaining a strong work ethic and earning their keep.
NRL Cowboys House has welcomed a new Friend of the House to its partner family, with Vivid continuing their efforts to create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students.
An NRL Cowboys House program designed to teach students the value of hard work and managing money is proving a hit, with students even using their House “dollars” to selflessly make an impact on the lives of others.