2025 Year 12
Final Assembly
A Celebration of Legacy, Leadership and Achievement
On Tuesday, 21 October, the St John's community gathered in the Bro Leo Scollen Stadium for the 2025 Year 12 Final Assembly — a momentous occasion marking not just the end of the school year but a significant milestone in the journey of our graduating students.
This assembly was a heartfelt farewell, honouring the achievements, spirit and leadership of the Class of 2025. Students were recognised for their contributions to College life through a series of prestigious awards, including the Stella Pins for exceptional effort and dedication.
A highlight of the morning was the symbolic handover of leadership, as our 2025 College Captains and Faith & Mission Captains passed on their blazers to the 2026 leaders. This gesture represented the trust and responsibility now carried by the incoming student leaders, who will guide our community with courage and heart.
The College Choir added to the celebration with a moving performance of “You Are The Music In Me”, and Rikki Barnes led the assembly in a stirring rendition of the National Anthem, creating a moment of unity and pride.
The assembly concluded with a Guard of Honour formed by staff and Year 7 students as the Year 12s recessed from the hall — a moment filled with pride and emotion. The celebrations continued with a BBQ lunch shared with family and friends, marking a fitting farewell to their time at St John’s.
Award Nominees and Recipients
St John’s All Rounder Award
Recognising excellence across academics, attitude, conduct, leadership, service and cultural/sporting pursuits.
Nominees: Jacob Gonzaga, Marnath Machar, Juan Wani, Abisan Rajkamur
Recipient: Juan Wani
Presentation Award
Honouring a female student who upholds the values of Nano Nagle and the College’s guiding principles.
Nominees: Kiara Lay, Dehara Madagama Gamage, Katrina Angelopoulos, Juan Wani Recipient: Katrina Angelopoulos
Lasallian Award
Recognising a male student who exemplifies Lasallian values and College principles.
Nominees: Kelemen Dominic, Ashton Lay, Kenneth Fletcher, Marcus Versoza
Recipient: Kelemen Dominic
Spirit of St John’s Award
For a student who has shown generosity of spirit and inclusiveness without holding a formal leadership role.
Nominees: Martha Lawrence, Kenneth Fletcher, Chloe Alvis, Keanu Lauaki
Recipient: Keanu Lauaki (absent)
Australian Defence Force Awards
- Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award: Kenny Fletcher
- Future Innovators Award (STEM): Bheeshman Karan
Stella Awards
- Bronze – Leonis House: Keanu Lauaki, Deacon Luck
- Silver – Aquila House: Emilia Rusec, Brenelle Smith
- Silver – Columba House: Eliza Mapili, Katrina Angelopoulos, Christopher Strahan
- Silver – Leonis House: Kelemen Dominic
- Silver – Phoenix House: Meayjowk Opiew
We congratulate all nominees and recipients for their outstanding contributions to College life.
To our Class of 2025 — we wish you the very best in your exams and in the exciting paths ahead. May you continue to reach for the stars.