HEAD GIRL, 2010
Jamal is the first of her family to pursue education beyond Yr
12. She says, earnestly, that being a part of the First
Foundation experience is life changing: "My family, career and
future will benefit from this scholarship deeply, and it means mean
so much to make my family proud and provide me with a future."
As Head Girl, academically Jamal was a stand-out student. She
was also an impressive sportswoman and leader. She actively
involved herself in Athletics, Basketball, Touch and Netball and in
2009 set the school record for the triple jump. Her school spirit
and willingness to help others saw her given the opportunity to
attend the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Programme, the
Spirit of Adventure and to attend the 2009 Wellington Young Leaders
Day.
"Even at this young age, Jamal manages to make lasting
impressions with the people around her. She is a vibrant woman,
with huge potential for success in every aspect of life" said
Alicia Roberts, HR Manager Retail Brands at Foodstuffs Wellington,
when announcing Jamal a First Foundation Scholar.
Jamal completed her Commerce and Commercial law Degree in
December 2015, majoring in Human Resource Management
and minoring in Criminology from Victoria University of
Wellington. She is currently working at Rutherford & Bond
Limited as HR Coordinator.