Celebrating NAIDOC Week – 50 Years of Deadly

We proudly recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of our Aboriginal Education Team.

Aunty Carol, Aunty Tash, Jaiden, Judy, and Darlene — your passion, knowledge, and dedication make a powerful impact on our school community every single day. You each lead with heart, strength, and cultural pride, and we are so grateful for all that you do.

Thank you for the guidance, care, and connection you bring to our students and staff. This week — and always — we honour your contributions and celebrate your stories.

50 Years of Deadly Futures

We're shining a spotlight on our incredible School-Based Apprentices and Trainees (SBAT) and EVET students who are building strong futures through hard work, determination, and cultural pride.

These amazing students are gaining real-world experience while completing nationally recognised qualifications — all while still at school! We’re so proud of their commitment and achievements across a range of industries:

SBAT Students:

Emily Bull – Cert III in Business with Commonwealth Bank

Nya Quinlan – Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care with Adventureland Preschool

Grace Weatherall-Allen – Cert III in Business (Medical Administration) with Armidale Hospital

Tia-Nara Slater-Saunders – Cert III in Business (Medical Administration) with Armidale Hospital

Alexis Lockwood – Cert II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management with National Parks and Wildlife

Samira Palmer – Cert III in Allied Health Assistance with PEDAL Early Intervention

Torrah Kelly-Kim – Cert III in Business with NAB

EVET Students:

Cert I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture): Harry Roberts, Jazzy Ford-Davis, Cyril Marr, Jake Rowbottom, Elijah McAuley, Kya Doyle, Lysa Smith-Holten

Angela Baker – Cert III in Real Estate Practice

Stephanie Kliendienst – Cert II in Animal Care

These deadly young people are paving the way to success, proudly representing culture and community in every space they step into.

We are proud. We see you. We celebrate you.

50 Years of Deadly in Sport

We’re celebrating the incredible achievements of our young mob in sport. These students have shown dedication, talent, and pride — representing our school and community at top levels including North West, CHS, and other major representative teams.

A huge shoutout to:

Alynyah Moran

Brooke Moran

Alexis Lockwood

Nahri Slater-Saunders

Tia-Nara Slater-Saunders

Layla Follington

Ava Follington

Emily Bull

Tommy Bull

Nya Quinlan

Angela Simon

Edward Lockwood

Rell Byrne

Patrick Gordon

Jessica Ferris

Annie Spencer

Kya Doyle

Leila Doyle

Marley Griffiths

Olive Russell

Jyarna Widders

Each of these athletes embodies strength, resilience, and excellence both on and off the field. We’re so proud of how they represent culture, community, and school with pride.

Keep kicking goals — you’re all deadly!

50 Years of Deadly Celebrating Our Sport Captain Nya Quinlan

We recognise our amazing Sport Captain, Nya Quinlan.

Nya is an active and engaged member of the ASC community who plays a leading role in promoting and embodying our core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience. She proudly represented the Aboriginal Dance Ensemble for School Spectacular in 2025, showcasing her cultural pride and talent.

Nya’s incredible spirit shines on the court as well, playing for the 18s Australian First Nations Budgies Netball team in Fiji, where they proudly secured third place! Competing against strong teams from New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, and Australian teams from Perth and Ballarat, Nya’s impressive performance earned her selection once again for the 18s Australian First Nations Budgies Netball team. She has also competed in the NSWCHS Opens Girls Netball and is a valued member of the Lyāmbay Dance Group. Additionally, Nya is part of the prestigious 2026 NSW Public Schools Aboriginal Dance Company, among many other achievements.

Nya consistently demonstrates outstanding leadership by hosting school assemblies, upholding our school values, and fully engaging in her learning. She positively influences her peers through her actions and leads by example.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Nya’s achievements and her ongoing contribution to our school community during NAIDOC Week.

We want to wish our Year 12 students the very best of luck for the rest of the year — only 12 weeks to go! We can’t wait to see you all achieve incredible things in so many different and amazing ways.

Your strength, resilience, and pride inspire us every day. As you move forward through this important time, remember that your community is behind you, cheering you on all the way.

Keep shining, keep striving, and finish strong!

Careers

Lana Hardman