Congratulations to:

· Ada Jones - Academic Excellence

· Alex Halliwell - Outstanding Contribution to Sport

· Alexia Palmarini - Academic Excellence

· Aleisha Watson - Outstanding Contribution to Sport

· Amelia Kibell - Dux of Unit 1&2 Physical Education, Outstanding Contribution to Music

· Amelie Thomas - Academic Excellence, Dux of Technology, Dux of Unit 1&2 Psychology ·

-Angus O'Loughlin - Outstanding Contribution to Arts

· Annabel Boland - Academic Growth

· Ashley Roberts - Academic Growth

· Avah Migliardi - Academic Growth

· Cameron Morris - Academic Growth

· Charlie Leckey - Academic Growth

· Chad Kyme - Academic Excellence, Dux of Mathematics (Pre-Methods), Dux of Science (Advanced), Dux of Unit 1&2 Product Design: Wood, Metal & Plastic

· Declan Draper - Outstanding Contribution to Music

· Elliot Thomas - Academic Excellence, Outstanding Contribution to Arts

· Ella Ryan - Academic Excellence, Dux of Unit 1 & 2 Visual Communication Design

· Eloise Balmforth - Academic Excellence, Dux of English

· Eloise Ford - Academic Excellence & Academic Growth

· Eliah Pilinis - Outstanding Contribution to Sport

· Emma Halliwell - Academic Excellence & Academic Growth, Dux of Unit 1&2 Legal Studies

· Edmund Hazell - Academic Growth

· Fraja Simpson - Outstanding Contribution to Service

· Giselle Zhang - Academic Excellence, Dux of Unit 1&2 Biology

· Hannah Mulvenna - Dux of Visual Arts, Outstanding Contribution to Arts ·

Heidi Durant - Academic Excellence, Dux of Health and Physical Education, Dux of Unit 1&2 History (Modern History)

· Jay Taylor - Outstanding Contribution to Service

· Jessica Rycroft - Academic Excellence, Dux of Humanities (Advanced)

· Joel Dickens - Academic Growth

· Jui-En Wu - Dux of Science (Core)

· Kai Bailey - Academic Growth

· Kai Brennan - Academic Growth

· Kade Wilson - Academic Growth

· Lachie Houston – Outstanding Progress in VET Electrotechnology

· Liam Holmes - Academic Excellence, Dux of English (Advanced), Outstanding Contribution to Music

· Liam Stastnik - Academic Growth

· Luca De Plater - Academic Growth

· Lucy Fitzgerald - Academic Excellence, Academic Growth

· Luke Pinzone - Dux of Year 1 VET Building and Construction

· Madeline Towt - Academic Growth

· Madison Bethune - Outstanding Contribution to Arts

· Mia Brown - Academic Excellence, Dux of Unit 1&2 Business Management

· Michaela Andonovski - Academic Excellence

· Molly Mills - Outstanding Contribution to Arts

· Mayella Webb - Outstanding Contribution to Arts, Outstanding Contribution to Service

· Rhys Bennett - Academic Growth

· Ryan Carr - Outstanding Contribution to Sport

· Riley McNally - Academic Excellence

· Siena Lebar - Academic Excellence & Academic Growth, Dux of Humanities (Core)

· Sienna Trinder - Academic Growth

· Taiga Sherwood - Academic Growth, Excellence in French

· Theodore Newton-Howes - Dux of Unit 1&2 Systems Engineering

· Thomas Hodgetts - Outstanding Contribution to Service

· Thomas Murphy - Academic Excellence, Dux of Mathematics (Core), Outstanding Contribution to Music, Outstanding Contribution to Arts

· Tiernan Di Berardino - Academic Excellence, Dux of Unit 1&2 Theatre Studies, Outstanding Contribution to Arts, Outstanding Contribution to Service

· Willow Vivekanantham - Dux of Year 1 VET Dance

· Xavier Baker - Academic Growth

· Zali Lawrence - Dux of Health and Physical Education

· Zoe Hamilton - Academic Excellence

SSV Award

The School Sports Victoria Academic and Sporting Achievement medal recognises the most outstanding student at St Helena who has achieved a high level academically, combined with a strong sporting contribution to the school. This includes; displaying outstanding sport leadership qualities, participating in SSV region and state finals and/or representing Team Vic and State Sporting Association teams. This medal also recognises a student who has excelled academically at a high level across a range of subject areas, and who has shown consistent improvement and application to their studies. The winner of the SSV Academic and Sporting Achievement Medal for 2024 is

• Georgia McLaren

The outstanding Contribution to the life of the College Award

This student has made an exceptional contribution to the college, excelling in multiple areas and embodying the senior school’s ethos of grit. A talented athlete, they consistently perform at a high level on athletics days, striving for their personal best. Academically, they have shown perseverance and dedication, serving as a role model to peers. Their contributions to the performing arts have enriched the college community, with notable involvement in Mamma Mia and Old Town performances, volunteering for the Ghost Train, and co-writing the production ’Bout Time. As a Peer Support Mentor, they have provided guidance and encouragement to younger students, fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Consistently demonstrating personal best, respect, and responsibility, this student is kind, friendly, and greets staff with enthusiasm. Mayella Webb’s character, leadership, and contributions make her a deserving recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to the College Award. Congratulations…..

· Mayella Webb

The Year Level Dux Award goes to:

· Eloise Ford

The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award

started in 2006 and aims to recognise students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community. At the same time, they recognise those who display strong values, such as doing one’s best, respect for others and ‘mateship’, that are integral to Australian society.

This year's Year 10 winner is a student whose year has been defined by exceptional leadership, teamwork, and a dedication to both his school and the broader community. His involvement with the Australian Air Force Cadets, where he has taken on leadership roles such as Cadet Corporal and Squadron Liaison Officer for the Duke of Edinburgh Award, showcases his commitment to guiding others and fostering camaraderie. At school, this student embraced his role as Year 10 Captain, supporting

peers, attending leadership conferences, and excelling academically in advanced and VCE subjects. His passion for the performing arts saw him dedicated to school productions and the Australian Youth Theatre, where he earned roles that demanded discipline and collaboration. Beyond school, he secured a job at the Greensborough RSL through his own initiative and participated in work experience placements with PBS Radio and the Military Police, demonstrating resilience, ambition, and a commitment to service. Throughout these experiences, this student exemplified core Australian values such as respect, mateship, and striving to do his best, making him a role model for his peers and a valued leader in every setting. This year’s award goes to:

Tiernan Di Beradino

Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program

The recipient of the Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Program is a student who has demonstrated both high academic achievement in year 10 and outstanding service to the school and the wider community. They have qualities of leadership, engagement and involvement. Our recipient is:

Eloise Ford

Awards and Celebrations 2024

End of year awards special · 17 Dec 2024

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