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November 5, 2024 12:29 am

Angela Mellas, mother of Aphrothiti, aged 10, Brighton Primary School

I would love to let you know and give you some feedback about one of your Shine graduates. Aphrothiti was recently interviewed at a modelling/casting agency (as she would love to get into acting). During the interview I noticed her newfound confidence. Surprisingly, Aphrothiti also encouraged her brother in the interview to get up and  ‘shine’ when he felt shy.

The interviewer noticed this kind and mature gesture by Aphrothiti and commented on that during the interview. When we left Aphrothiti looked the interviewer straight in the eye and confidently shook her hand and politely thanked her.

I knew alot of how Aphrothiti interacted in the interview was because of her experience at Shine. The next day the Agency rang and said they loved the children and accepted them.

I have always tried to teach my children manners and how to be confident, however I would like to acknowledge YOU for holding the light so children can really ‘shine’.

Thank you, thank you!!!!

So when you are tired and you haven’t had dinner and you get home late….always remember that what you are doing is making a difference to a little girl, who will grow up to be a young woman, who can contribute to her community and her world because you cared and held the light so she could SHINE.

Thank you Melissa for giving Diti’ some great life tools that I know she will carry with her throughout her whole life. Not only does she now know how to give a great handshake, she also learned that being extraordinary IS an attitude, while also being a decent human being. Her light is definitely ‘SHINEing!

My Sincerest Thanks,