I graduated in 2014, having enjoyed most of my time at THLHS. During my school years I never was a ‘sporty’ person, but I was well known to participate in every Grenfell Agricultural Show and other shows with the school’s show team.
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Mrs Baker, (our year advisor A.K.A our school mum), was my favourite teacher and the show team organiser. I also quite enjoyed English with Mr Lynch, primary industries and photography, a subject which has had a tremendous impact on my present career as a photographer and student vet nurse.
While at school, I made some lifelong friends and memories for which I will be forever grateful.
Following exams, I was excited to gain early entry to the University of New England in Armidale to study a Bachelor of Animal Science. This was extremely pleasing as I ended up receiving a pretty low ATAR and didn't think university was in my reach. After a year and a half of studying at UNE, I decided university just wasn't for me and moved back home.
Today, having pursued my love of photography and opened my own photography business Hayley Shaye Photographics, I am doing what I absolutely love. A highlight of my career so far is being offered the opportunity to photograph international Down syndrome model Madeline Stuart when she returns to Australia for some upcoming articles; I'm very excited for this.
In addition to my business, I am studying Vet Nursing at TAFE as animal care and welfare is also a passion of mine.
As well as photography and vet nursing, I've also been doing some acting as an extra on an upcoming Australian zombie film called ZEnd.
My advice to both present and future students would be: do not let your ATAR define you! There are plenty of opportunities to lead you into achieving your goals. Furthermore, make decisions that are best for YOU, not what others think you should do. If you don't like the path you are on, don’t be afraid to change direction!
