Awards Evening
Celebrating Student Excellence at our Annual Awards Evening
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College recently hosted our annual Awards Evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements, growth, and commitment of students across Years 7 to 12. It was a wonderful occasion that highlighted not only academic excellence, but also the values, leadership and community spirit that define our college. Throughout the evening, students were recognised for Academic Achievement, Values Awards (Connection, Respect and Growth), and a wide range of special scholarships and learning area awards. From Year 7 through to Year 12, it was fantastic to see students acknowledged for their dedication, perseverance, and consistent effort in their learning journeys. The evening also celebrated excellence beyond the classroom, with awards recognising Leadership, Performing Arts, Sport, Hands-on Learning, School-based Apprenticeships, SRC involvement, and pathways-focused Awards.
These awards reflect the diverse talents of our students and the many ways they contribute positively to our school community.
A special highlight of the evening was the presentation of several prestigious external scholarships and community awards, including those supported by:
- Rotary Club
- Lions Club
- Bendigo Bank
- Men’s Shed
- Westernport Bus Lines
- Australian Defence Force
- Leonie McGinley Scholarship
We sincerely thank these organisations for their ongoing generosity and support of our students. Their partnerships play a vital role in encouraging aspiration, recognising excellence, and supporting students to pursue future opportunities.
We extend our congratulations to all award recipients and thank the staff, families, and community members who joined us to celebrate these achievements. It was truly heartening to see our students recognised for their hard work, our Values and commitment to excellence. This celebration was a reminder of the incredibly diverse talent within Koo Wee Rup Secondary College and the strong community that surrounds and supports our students.
We look forward to seeing our award recipients continue to grow and succeed in the years ahead.
Todd Slater
Assistant Principal
Year 7 Awards
Values Awards - Connection: Oakley Michie Respect: Oviyaa Kesavan Growth: Rylan De Hee
Academic Awards- Zoey Claessen, Matthew Gray, Lase De Hey, Bessie Kitchin, Eden Taylor
Special Awards
Rotary Scholarships- Christopher Wright - $150, Rylan De Heer - $150
Men’s Shed Award - Domino Alexander – $100
Year 8 Awards
Values Awards- Connection: Mia Lakatos, Respect: Braith Bates, Growth: Axel Whitnell
Academic Awards- Lacey Burke, Indiana Chapman, Lexi Monckton, Xavier-Ryder King, Mia Lakatos
Special Awards
Rotary Scholarships- Abigail Chaffey - $150,Ashlyn McKenzie - $150
Men’s Shed Award- Aimee-Leigh Major - Hands-on Learning - $100
Year 9 Awards
Values Awards - Connection: Catherine Toole, Respect: Brianna Bayley, Growth: Zander Simpson
Academic Awards- Chloe Harris, Alyssa Knight, Eliza Gauci, Holly Stevens, Deegan Canty
Special Award
Westernport Bus Lines Award - Jasper Craven – $200
Year 10 Awards
Values Awards-Connection: Lauren Hurley, Respect: Rueben Kempson-Dubay, Growth: Claudia Frewen
Academic Awards- Tyler Sullivan, Claudia Frewen, Lyric Alexander, Aleria Sorenson, Jarom Ranke
Special Awards
Kwong Lee Dow: Aleria Sorenson
Lions Club Endeavour Award: Evangeline McPhee – $100
Bendigo Bank Scholarship: Mary-Jane Edwards – $100
Year 11 Awards
Values Awards- Connection: Brady Symons, Respect: Jack Gillespie, Growth: Matilda Chaffey
Academic Awards - Emily Herrington, Tilly Hichisson, Sienna Lyne, Emma Plump, Amber Gibb, Bodhi Romanelli
Special Awards
Bendigo Bank Scholarship: Jack Gillespie -$100
Lions Club Award: Brady Symons – $500
Year 12 Awards
Values Awards - Connection: Mason Sorenson - Respect: Tobius De Marchi, Growth: Shaylee Wilson
Community, Learning Area & Leadership Awards
ADF & Leadership Awards
- Long Tan (Year 10): Claudia Frewen – $250
- Long Tan (Year 12): Amelia Allen – $500
- ADF Future Innovators (Y10): Aleshia Wilson – $250
ADF Future Innovators (Y12): Jaxon Bruin – $500
SBAT Head Start: Macy Scamporlino – $100
Duffy & Simon Law Award: Darcy Freeman – $200
Leonie McGinley Scholarship: Tait Mason – $200
SRC Awards - Jayden Rossiter-Hardy – $100, Amelia Allan – $100
Sportsperson of the Year: Java Lauterboom
Performing Artist of the Year: Brady Symons
Band Award: Ethan Davidge – $100
The converted L. A. David House Trophy was once again taken home by the ongoing “Winners” BASS! Bass Leaders - Keely Sharp, Chloe Selby & Macy Scamporlino
