La Salle Academy recognised the achievements of its graduating Year 12 class at a special mass and presentation on Thursday, September 26.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Patrick Woodrow was named Dux of the year. Second place went to Caitlin Graham and third to Grace Thompson.
The Caltex All Rounder Award, which acknowledges factors including academic achievement, attitude, personal conduct, leadership and sporting achievement, was presented to Bailee Staines.
The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership award was presented to Elli Kozicki. She was honoured for her student leadership, as an active member of the Youth Advisory Council and for her "demonstrated hard work and determination across all aspects of school life".
Sports awards went to Holly Beecroft (football); Jae Daly (touch, hockey and athletics); Pawan Gajula (cricket); Callum Jenkins (football), Caitlin Graham (tennis); Ellie Kozicki (athletics); Chelsea Marshall (hockey); Tess Sheather (athletics); Tanvir Singh (athletics, cricket, touch football); Bailee Staines (hockey), Hayden Taylor (touch football).
The Notre Dame University Award for excellence in science, presented by Profession John Dearin, went to Patrick Woodrow. Patrick was also awarded the LJ Hooker awards for Mathematics and English, presented by Jamie Giokaris and the EnergyAustralia Award for School and Community Service, presented by Shane Corney.
The Lasallian Award, for living out the Lasallian tradition by leading by example and encouraging other students to follow their lead, went to Tess Sheather.
The Inner Wheel award, rewarding a student who is a good friend to all, went to Holly Beecroft.
The Consistent Effort Award, sponsored by Black Gold Cabins, went to Chelsea Marshall.
In presenting the Visual Arts Award to Grace Thompson, teacher Tracey Cole said it had been a privilege to guide this year's HSC class.
"Creating a body of work takes a great deal of practice and patience. All of the visual arts students demonstrated great dedication towards their studies, for which they are to be commended."
Outstanding Academic Achievement awards, for students who receive an overall mark of 80 or more in at least four of their chosen subjects, went to Jae Daly, Caitlin Graham, Elli Kozicki, Grace Thompson and Patrick Woodrow.
Application to Study Awards went to Caitlin Graham, Elli Kozicki, Chelsea Marshall, Tess Sheather, Grace Thompson and Hannah Whyte.
Congratulations to all the students and best of luck in the HSC!
Love local news? Subscribe for as little as $2 a week. Find out how here.
