Big dreams and great potential: Tyler Trindall has a bright future

Wee Waa newsagency customers would be familiar with the friendly service delivered by Wee Waa’s Tyler Trindall on Wednesday afternoons.

At 17 years old, Tyler is excelling in both school and work life despite facing a few challenges along the way.

“If someone or something pushes me down, I just get back up,” Tyler told The Courier.

“I will put all my effort into being what I want to be and I won’t stop until I achieve it.”

Tyler has set himself the ambitious goal of becoming a homicide investigator, and it’s more than likely his dream will become a reality if he continues to apply the same level of commitment and tenacity that he’s displayed as a Narrabri High School student.

“I want to get into the police force and I want to be a homicide investigator because I want to make the community a better place,” said Tyler.

Tyler is getting ready to go back to school and will be in Year 12 this year. He finished Year 11 on a high receiving the inaugural David Pierce ‘Young Achiever Award’.

“The aim of the award is to recognise a student who has demonstrated a sense of pride, who shows dedication, constant efforts to their studies and towards their future goals along with inspiring younger students to achieve their goals,” said Narrabri High School community liaison officer, David Pierce.

“I created this perpetual award to be given each year to a successful Clontarf student.”

Clontarf Academies in schools, such as Narrabri High, aim to improve the education engagement, school attendance rates, life skills and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Every year, the recipient of the ‘Young Achiever Award’ will receive a $100 Why Leave Town card and their name will also be added to the magnificent looking award designed by Mr Pierce and made by talented NHS teacher Les Hala using traditional timber sourced from Brewarrina.

“I would like to award Tyler Trindall, as the first recipient of the ‘Young Achiever Award’, for his achievements and growth as a student at Narrabri High and dedicating himself to his studies and working towards his goal to study criminal law,” said Mr Pierce.

Tyler said he thoroughly enjoyed the speech presentation night and was thrilled to take on the role of MC.

“It felt wonderful (being the MC) and seeing everyone else enjoy the night made me happy.”

For now, Tyler’s work commitment is at the Wee Waa Newsagency assisting with everything from sales to counting the till, and he’s incredibly grateful for the opportunity.

“Roxanne and Jeffrey (Whitton) are the best managers I’ve ever had,” said Tyler.

Mrs Whitton praised Tyler for showing such a great work ethic during every shift.

“He brings lots of happiness and has a big heart and a bright future,” said Mrs Whitton.

“I’d like to thank my mum, the Clontarf Academy and David Pierce for their support,” added Tyler.