Student Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Congratulations to our 2017 Year 9 Advance students who received their Duke of Edinburgh’s (Dukes) Award Bronze Certificate in 2018.
“The Duke of Edinburgh's program was a great experience, especially since we were able to meet a lot of different people and had the chance to help in vast areas of our community. It was amazing at how close we got by the end of the year. We had built so much trust in each other throughout the program and its activities. Even after the whole program, we still reminisce of the memories we made, and we all wish we could do it again!” Kathryn Chenh & Dea Vidovic (Year 10)
2017 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Bronze recipients
Ian ALCANTARA; Kathryn CHENH; Celia NGUYEN; Ryan PHAM; Nayana PREMJIT; Phyllis STANISLAW; Bao THAI; Tony TO; Thao TRAN; Tina TRAN; Thien TRAN; Taylah TRAN; Lauren UNGER; Dea VIDOVIC; Matthew WOS
2018 Western Chances
“Western Chances has truly helped me by assisting me financially not only in my education but also helping me believe in myself. With the help of Western Chances I became someone who's not afraid to chase her dreams and honestly, knowing there are people who support me and my passion was and still is my greatest motivation. I am forever grateful to be a recipient and will continue to work hard in the future!” Chelsea Tran (Year11)
Western Chances Recipients 2017 – 2018
Year 12: Blen Asfaw; Janaki Kharel; Lani Nguyen ; Shani Nguyen; Brendan Nguyen ; Julie Vo
Year 11: Chelsea Tran; Year 10: Charlie Vo; Year 9: Cindy Truong
Spark Engineering – a Youth Without Borders Initiative
“I am lost for words to describe how I felt during the time I spent at SPARK; all I can say is, it was extraordinary. My favourite activity was all the building and constructing, especially with the wave simulator. I learnt what it takes to become an engineer and the university courses offered. I will miss the jokes that were made, all the songs we danced to, annoying the heck out of each other with mind games, and of course the singing.” Charlie Vo 10D
2018 Sparks Engineering Recipients: Jessie He, Leon Mai Nguyen, Shayla Pham, Charlie Vo (Year 10)
Earthwatch Institute Student Challenge
“This was a fantastic opportunity because I am passionate about environmental science. I was able to work closely with the scientists and students who share my interests.” Nicole Lai (Year 12)
“I enjoyed the journey very much. I made new friends and learnt about the living things that dwell in desert and how scientists are trying to save them. I would recommend Earthwatch to those who love nature and are passionate about conservation.” Thinh Luong (Year 12)
Earthwatch Student Challenge Recipients: Thinh Luong & Nicole Lai (Year 12)
National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
"A life changing program in Brisbane that reignited my love for STEM, inspired me to lead, empowered me as a learner and granted me phenomenal opportunities far after the program had ended, and all in the most entertaining way possible. I met and networked with world renowned scientists, the Governor of Victoria and the Governor of NSW, the Australian of the Year and 180 passionate like-minded students from all around Australia. I will forever be a proud NYSFer." Alana Phu Nguyen (Year 12)
NYSF Recipients: Alana Phu Nguyen & Thomas Lam (Year 12)