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Celebration of Excellence 2026

Our Celebration of Excellence was a memorable evening, recognising the outstanding achievements of students across academic, sporting, cultural, and citizenship pursuits. The event showcased the talent, dedication, and commitment of our students throughout the year.

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During the evening, the  presentation of Academic Excellence Awards showcased the remarkable effort and achievement of students from every year level, with recipients excelling across all of their subject areas.

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Year 7 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
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Year 7 Academic Medal recipient, Matilda Bowe
Year 7 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
Year 7 Academic Medal recipient, Matilda Bowe
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Year 8 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
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Year 8 Academic Medal recipient, Hannah Barnes
Year 8 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
Year 8 Academic Medal recipient, Hannah Barnes
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Year 9 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
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Year 9 Academic Medal recipient, Patrick Montgomery
Year 9 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
Year 9 Academic Medal recipient, Patrick Montgomery
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Year 10 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
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Year 10 Academic Medal recipient, Harry Miller
Year 10 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
Year 10 Academic Medal recipient, Harry Miller
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Year 11 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
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Year 11 Academic Medal recipient, Allegra Sciani
Year 11 Academic Excellence Award Recipients
Year 11 Academic Medal recipient, Allegra Sciani

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of bursaries and special awards, which recognised excellence across a diverse range of areas, including vocational education, leadership, teamwork, sport, citizenship, drama, public speaking, and all-round achievement. We are deeply grateful to the many community members and organisations whose support makes these awards possible and helps celebrate the talents and contributions of our students.

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Sr Mary Stephen Memorial Award, Bonnie Milgate
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Principal's Medal for Academic Excellence, Yun Kang Dang
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Rotary All Rounder, Charlotte Agnew
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JCU Rising Star, Abby Howard
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Mareeba and Communities Family Health Care Bursary, Charlotte Agnew
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AMPOL All Rounder, Thomas Fenner
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Claude Cater Law, Commerce and Business Studies Bursary, Breanna Martin
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Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Award for Senior Citizenship, Yun Kang Dang
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Evan and Fay McGrath Educational Studies Bursary, Cody Misener and Diwani Mapolisa
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Public Speaking Award, Diwani Mapolisa
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Instrumentalist of the Year Award, Julia Bannink
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Cultural Award, Darby Brunjes
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A Community Drama Award, Tully Ottone and Amali De Lai
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Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Encouragement Award, Grace Folino-Gallo
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Amaroo Medical Bursary, Yun Kang Dang and Charlotte Agnew
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Junior Citizenship Award, Cerys Williams
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House Spirit Awards, Sophie Blain and Jack Hanlon (Muluridji), Lauren Mullane and Nate Dwyer (McAuley), Eva Cahill and Ethan Hill (Deacon, note: Ethan absent from photo), James Schafer and Jamie Trevillion (Augustine).
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Senior Sportsman, Harley Sweeper. Senior Sportswoman, Laura Cavanagh. Junior Sportsman, Ethan Hill. Junior Sportswoman, Azahlia Sweeper and Georgia Wallace.
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ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 12, Yun Kang Dang
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ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 10, Daniel Falvo
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Sonia Fenwick Trust Bursary, Mercedes Fontaine
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Sonia Fenwick Trust Bursary, Yun Kang Dang
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Robert Fabris Trust Bursary, Holly Radcliffe
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JCU Shield Awards
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JCU Shield Year 12, Summer Richardson
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JCU Shield Year 11, Anastasia Frahn
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JCU Shield Year 10, Samuel Sunny
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JCU Shield Year 9, Finnegan Dowling
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JCU Shield Year 8, Hannah Barnes
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JCU Shield Year 7, Mateo Tatti
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TAFE at School Award, Joel Nobelius and Wilson Hadfield
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VPG Vocational Education Training Award, Chloe Roy
Sr Mary Stephen Memorial Award, Bonnie Milgate
Principal's Medal for Academic Excellence, Yun Kang Dang
Rotary All Rounder, Charlotte Agnew
JCU Rising Star, Abby Howard
Mareeba and Communities Family Health Care Bursary, Charlotte Agnew
AMPOL All Rounder, Thomas Fenner
Claude Cater Law, Commerce and Business Studies Bursary, Breanna Martin
Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank Award for Senior Citizenship, Yun Kang Dang
Evan and Fay McGrath Educational Studies Bursary, Cody Misener and Diwani Mapolisa
Public Speaking Award, Diwani Mapolisa
Instrumentalist of the Year Award, Julia Bannink
Cultural Award, Darby Brunjes
A Community Drama Award, Tully Ottone and Amali De Lai
Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Encouragement Award, Grace Folino-Gallo
Amaroo Medical Bursary, Yun Kang Dang and Charlotte Agnew
Junior Citizenship Award, Cerys Williams
House Spirit Awards, Sophie Blain and Jack Hanlon (Muluridji), Lauren Mullane and Nate Dwyer (McAuley), Eva Cahill and Ethan Hill (Deacon, note: Ethan absent from photo), James Schafer and Jamie Trevillion (Augustine).
Senior Sportsman, Harley Sweeper. Senior Sportswoman, Laura Cavanagh. Junior Sportsman, Ethan Hill. Junior Sportswoman, Azahlia Sweeper and Georgia Wallace.
ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 12, Yun Kang Dang
ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award Year 10, Daniel Falvo
Sonia Fenwick Trust Bursary, Mercedes Fontaine
Sonia Fenwick Trust Bursary, Yun Kang Dang
Robert Fabris Trust Bursary, Holly Radcliffe
JCU Shield Awards
JCU Shield Year 12, Summer Richardson
JCU Shield Year 11, Anastasia Frahn
JCU Shield Year 10, Samuel Sunny
JCU Shield Year 9, Finnegan Dowling
JCU Shield Year 8, Hannah Barnes
JCU Shield Year 7, Mateo Tatti
TAFE at School Award, Joel Nobelius and Wilson Hadfield
VPG Vocational Education Training Award, Chloe Roy