SENIOR SCHOOL
CLASS OF 2023
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday 31 January
VCE/VM students START
Thursday 1 February
Year 11 students START
Monday 5 February
School Photos Day 1
Tuesday 13 February
School Photos Day 2
2024 Captains
We are delighted to announce our 2024 School Captains - Zoe Haydon and Charley Reynolds along with our Year 12 Captains - Indii Peacock, Olivia Bradshaw and Jet James.
We look forward to working alongside Zoe, Charley, Indii, Olivia and Jett.
Year 11 into 12 Step-Up Program
The Step-Up Program this year was a great success! This was an opportunity for students to meet their new teachers and the students who will be in their classes.
Furthermore, every subject started the content for next year, essential holiday homework was distributed and due dates were set.
Year 11 Awards Ceremony
On Friday 1 December, our Year 11 cohort had their Awards Assembly. We would like to thank the parents and carers who took time out of their day to attend the ceremony.
We would also like to extend our congratulations to the following students who were recognised for all their hard work and achievements.
English Subject Awards
English Literature: Connor Nugent
English Language: Jack Balsdon
English: Olivia Bradshaw
English Captains: Abagail Kham and Charli Garrett
Mathematics Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
General Maths: Jacinta Morrison
Mathematical Methods: Hailey Mathews
Specialist Maths: Tristan Dent
Unit 3 /4 -
Mathematical Methods: Josh Clarke
Maths Captains: Tristan Dent and Josh Clarke
PASE Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
Sports and Recreation: Maddi Tucker
Physical Education: Jemma Burrows
Unit 3/4 -
Outdoor & Environmental Studies: Charley Reynolds
House Captains
Tate: Maddy Sands and Ella Brown
Cummins: Maddy Gow and Joel Rice
Everard: Bhodie Walker and Daniel Fowler
Deakin: Jak Ryan and Keely White
Sport Captains
Joel Tennant and Rhani Wooton
Humanities Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
Philosophy: Olivia Bradshaw
Business Management: Charley Reynolds
Unit 3/4 -
Accounting: Luke Toohey
Legal Studies: Olivia Bradshaw
Captains: Emily Geeling and Esther Lambawi
Technology Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
Systems Engineering: Prezli Mitchell
Food Studies: Alyssa Goodman
Unit 3/4 -
Systems Engineering: Asher Shinkfield
Captain: Max Caufield
Arts Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
Theatre Studies: Connor Nugent
Drama: Aruna Bown
Music Performance: Noah Vincent
Visual Communication and Design: Sienna Benson
Unit 3/4 -
Visual Communication and Design: Mia Warner
Art: Kim Cook
Visual Arts: Siena Benson and Mia Warner
Performing Arts Captains: Ayla Harnett and Noah Vincent
Science Subject Awards
Unit 1/2 -
Biology: Bethany Whitelaw
Chemistry: Emmaline Greaves
Psychology: Aruna Bown
Physics: Liam Isherwood
Captains: Jack Balsdon and Keria La Morticella
Languages Subject Awards
Unit 1/2: Kya Clausen
Captains: Kya Clausen and Anais Pacinotti
Outstanding Unit 1 /2 VET student:
Liam Chamberlain
VM Student of the Year
Kaylee Hands
Year 11 Student of the Year Awards
Olivia Bradshaw, Aruna Bown, Charli Reynolds, and Connor Nugent
Resilience in Life Award
Ruben Andrews
2024 School Captains
Zoe Haydon and Charley Reynolds
2024 Year 12 Captains
Indii Peacock, Olivia Bradshaw and Jet James
Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Thursday 7 December
What a special night this year’s Valedictory dinner was. The Year 12 students, teachers and the Principal team gathered at the beautiful Leonda by the Yarra to celebrate the end of formal education for these students. It was a fantastic night for all involved, and a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate the conclusion of their school years.
We celebrated in fine style, with a scrumptious sit down meal and laughter whilst also acknowledging and rewarding the supreme efforts of so many of our students who achieved highly this year.
We would like to congratulate the following students who were recognised for all their hard work and achievements in2023.
Arts Subject Awards
Theatre Studies: Siobhan Pullen
Drama: Amelia Bohacik
English Subject Awards
English: Kristy Michael
English Literature: Rose Campbell
English Language: Rose Campbell
LOTE Subject Awards
French: Alyssa Barrile
Humanities Subject Awards
Economics: Kristy Michael
Business Management: Liam Hourihan
Mathematics Subject Awards
Further Mathematics: Caitlin Atwill
Specialist Mathematics: Erin Allison
PASE Subject Awards
PE: Sukey Russell
Health and Human Development: Izzy Sherwood
Certificate 2 (Sport and Rec): Izzy Sherwood
Sports Awards
Overall Year 12 Male Champion: Nick Pike
Overall Year 12 Female Champion: Katie Wilson
Science Subject Awards
Psychology: Sukey Russell
Physics: Alissa Cranwell
Biology: Caitlin Atwill
Chemistry: Caitlin Atwill
Australian Defence Force
The Future Innovators Award: Oscar Geddes and Rori Barry
Technology Subject Awards
Food: Sukey Russell
Senior VET Award
Jessica Ammerlaan (Cert 11 Hospitality)
VCAL Subject Awards
Senior VCAL Award: Chloe Cross
Resilience in Life Award
Jaden Dooley
Casey Shield Award
Chloe Cross
Eric Penfold Award
Matthew Panting
Environmental Award
Julia Bidinost and Madeline Laven
Year 12 Level Captains
Caitlin Atwill and Chloe Cross
School Captains
Ky Harris and Kristy Michael
Finally, we would like to congratulate the Valedictorians for 2023, Caitlin Atwill and Liam Hourihan.
These students were highly recommended by their teachers and demonstrated an impressive level of dedication to the Lilydale High School community, both inside and outside of the classroom, throughout their years at school and in particular this year.
2023 Valedictorians
2023 VCE Results
Congratulations to our outstanding students who achieved an ATAR above 90.
Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. We wish them all the success in their future endeavours.
Congratulations and Happy Holidays
The Senior School team extends our congratulations to all students on what has been a challenging but ultimately rewarding year in VCE. We are very proud of all our students who have shown great resilience throughout this year.
To our Year 12 students, congratulations on completing your schooling at Lilydale High School. We wish you the best of luck for your future endeavours. Please drop in and see us sometime; we’d love to hear what you’re all up to post secondary school.
To our Year 11 students, well done on your first year in VCE. We look forward to seeing you back next year, as you move into Year 12. We hope you find some time to relax and recharge in readiness for your final year in high school.
Finally, we would like to wish students and families a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year.
Daniel Toma, Janine Sayers,
Brendon Huby, Julie Colyer, Henri Mouratidis, Emily Stuart, Michael Bourne, Kate Hankin and Jenny McLean
