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Class of 2023

The year is rapidly coming to a close and soon, and as you read this piece, Unit 3 & 4 Mathematics, English and a host of other subjects will be all but done and dusted.  I would like to thank the class of 2023 for the respectful way that they have held themselves over the past month.  Some schools suffer at 'muck-up day' each year, but we continue to see our fine young people treating the school with the respect that it has very much tried to show them throughout their journey.

Celebration day was a touch on the cold side but was still a lot of fun.

Graduation was yet another amazing event for our graduates and their friends and family:

There is a tide in the affairs of men [and women]

Which taken at a flood leads on to fortune.

Omitted – all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.

On such a full sea are we now afloat

And we must take the current when it serves

Or lose our ventures.

William Shakespeare

Graduation was once again held at Robert Blackwood Hall (Monash Clayton) and saw the class of 2023 walk proudly across the stage. Making your way through 13 years of education is no small feat and the college remains very proud of its new alumni. 

Year 12 AWARDS for 2024

As well as the standard Excellence and Endeavour awards, the following is a list of the available year 12 awards for 2024.  

Valedictorian - Simon Van Mook

Co-curricular Awards (Sport) - Noah Andrews & Amelia Spenceley

The Co-curricular award is presented to students who have, over their time at the school, shown outstanding commitment to sport at Sandringham College through excellence in their chosen sporting disciplines. 

Co-curricular Awards (Production)

The Production-based co-curricular awards are presented to students who have, over their time at the College, shown outstanding commitment to performance at Sandringham College through excellence in their chosen artistic endeavours. 

Maja Dixon 

Sophie Foster 

Jazmin Golding 

Mae Hollingsworth 

Evie McCormack 

Ruby Michielli 

Domain Awards

The Domain Awards are presented to the students who, over the course of their Unit 3 & 4 studies, have shown, through their continued commitment and hard work, the highest academic outcomes within their domain.

Rotary Citizenship award - Evie McCormack & Shusuke Sato

Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring people together in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.  These two awards are present to students who we feel best embody that lofty goal.

Tristan Taggert Award for Dance - Wattle McDonough

This award is presented each year to a student who, through the hard work and the unique dedication required to fulfil the role of a dancer, has shown themselves to be exceptional.

The Holland Foundation Award - Ava Guthrie

The Holland Foundation is built on the work of Sir George and Lady May Holland who after World War One began a lifelong mission to help their community. It is awarded in recognition of a student’s great achievements, their courage, and their commitment to succeed.

Long Tan ADF Award - Mandeiya Green

The ADF Long Tan Awards recognise students around Australia who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader community and who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and “mateship”, that are integral to Australian society.

The ADF Future Innovators Award - Simon Van Mook

This award recognises a recipient's science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value that our armed forces place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities.

The Jenny Marks Award - Irene Lambrou

Jenny Marks was a much loved teacher and leader at Sandringham College. Her contribution to the Vocational Education and Training program across the region was truly profound.  This award is presented to a student who has exemplified that drive and commitment throughout their VET studies.

Sandringham College All-rounder Award - Maja Dixon

This award is presented in recognition of a student’s excellence in academics, leadership, co-curricular activities and community service activities. The recipient has been recognised by their school to be among a select group of Australian students to receive this prestigious award.

College Values Award (Respect) - Olivia Todd-Chidley

Presented to the student who exemplifies the spirit of respect for self and respect for others.

College Values Award (Integrity) - Sophie Foster

Presented to the trusted student who, through their work within one or more of the leading student bodies of the school, has shown integrity and dedication to the Sandringham College community

College Values Award (Community) - Bailey Carpenter

Presented to the student who, through their contributions to Sandringham College has indeed made our community stronger.

College Values Award (Excellence) - Laoise Comerford

Presented to the student who exemplifies the effort and endeavour required to achieve their own potential. To best find, through hard work and dedication to their studies, their own excellence.

College Values Award (Creativity) - Isabella Perry

Presented to the student who through their creative endeavours at Sandringham College have added both colour and definition to all that they have put their creative talents towards.

Year 12 Dress code 

Sandringham College Senior Campus is a young adult learning environment. Year 12 students may dress casually within the guidelines set by the Sandringham College Dress Code and Uniform Policy. Their attire should reflect the values of the college, be modest, respectful, and include an awareness of what is appropriate for the school as a workplace. 

Appropriate Dress 

·  Jeans, shorts and skirts to mid-thigh 

·  T-shirts, casual business shirts 

·  Sandals or shoes 

Inappropriate Dress 

·  Ripped jeans or trousers, short shorts, skirts above mid-thigh 

·  Sports compression pants or leggings as an external garment.

·  Midriff tops, tank tops, clothing with offensive slogans or graphics.

·  Thongs and UGG boots 

Year 12 students acknowledge the College Principal’s authority to make final decisions regarding the appropriateness of a students’ clothing.

Dress code will commence for the class of 2024 on Monday November 6th.  

Headlong into Head-Start

Head start is in no way an end of year academic filler.  It is of hyper importance to all cohorts but especially to the upcoming year 12 students.  It will provide both important content, skills and application information as well as setting the academic expectations for the year ahead.   Our teachers will be making great use of this academic time and we will be expecting students to be giving it their all before the long break.