Ruby Sitton will soon embark on an extraordinary new chapter as she prepares to travel to Norway on a twelve-month Rotary Youth Exchange in January of 2025. Currently in her final year of schooling at Burdekin Catholic High School, Ruby will proudly serve as an ambassador for her school, the Rotary Club of Ayr, and the wider Burdekin community during her time spent abroad.
With her travels on the horizon, Ruby’s wonderful achievement was recently marked by a special presentation from Andrew Willcox, Federal Member for Dawson, who presented her with an Australian flag to carry with pride overseas.
With her final exams underway, the upcoming exchange adds an exciting milestone as she nears graduation this November, a milestone she has the confidence to peruse with thanks to her parents.
“My parents have been my biggest supporters in the process of organising and applying for my exchange year as my mum, Alison, went on exchange to Zimbabwe and my dad to Paraguay – they always talk about how amazing their experiences were,” said Ruby.
The Rotary Club of Ayr, particularly Lex Cox, the club’s Youth Exchange Officer, has been a strong pillar of support throughout Ruby’s application and preparation process. Lex is highly enthusiastic about Ruby’s upcoming role as a cultural ambassador and encourages other students to consider Rotary Youth Exchange for its invaluable experience.
“The Rotary Club of Ayr are long standing supporters of Rotary Youth Exchange, a program to promote world peace through understanding and involvement with other countries and their people,” explained Lex.
“COVID-19 caused a pause, and Ruby is our first student for some years, and she will make an excellent ambassador for Rotary and Australia.
Set to reside in Olso where temperatures drop to just below zero, Ruby cannot wait to immerse herself in the Norwegian culture and has already begun tackling the challenge of learning a foreign language.
“I picked Norway because of its deep history, which is such a flip from Australia where it’s a relatively new country,” shared Ruby.
“I am a little bit nervous and super excited for my year ahead.”
Youth Exchange Officer, Lex Cox and Andrew Wilcox presenting Ruby Sitton with an Australian Flag to take overseas with her in January 2025 on her Youth Exchange Journey.
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