Brendan Kopu-Lowerson - Apprentice Builder

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My name is Brendan Kopu-Lowerson, and I am an Apprentice Builder, working for Jim Gleeson and the team at Refresh Renovations.I am a former student at Mount Roskill Grammar (2015 to 2018) and Mount Albert Grammar (2019 to 2021).During my earlier stages of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with myself or what I would be in the future. After transferring to Mount Albert Grammar, I found I had a passion for carpentry and building things.
I discovered I enjoyed the process of building projects and had a talent for working with wood and crafts. This translated into a determination and focus to produce great pieces during my studies, and I excelled in the subject, eventually winning the J.H. Jenkins prize for woodwork at Mount Albert Grammar. At this point, I knew that building was something I wanted to pursue as a career. I love building because every day is something different and there is always something new to learn.
After completing Year 13 at Mount Albert Grammar in 2021, I started working with Jim Gleeson and I’m currently working my way through my BCITO apprenticeship. When I’m not working, I play softball with the Mount Albert Ramblers Softball Club. During the softball season, I spend most of my time playing softball at both Club and Representative levels. In the off season, I love socialising with my friends and family - whether it's getting out of Auckland for a holiday away or social gatherings at home.