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Vermont Secondary College

Valedictory Dinner for the Class of 2025

On November the 24th 2025, the Vermont community gathered at the Palladium at Crown to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.

We are fortunate that at Vermont Secondary College, we attract a wide range of talent from across the area. The following students were recognised for their exemplary contribution and achievement across the school.

Gallery Image — Sara Bussu Award Visual Communication Design: Katrina Y

Sara Bussu Award Visual Communication Design: Katrina Y

Sportsperson of the Year: Lucas H & Max S

Performing Artist of the Year: Charlie B

Sporting Excellence Medallion: Adam E, Rituja T Samantha P, Taya C, Will G

Students were then recognised for their academic excellence in their year 12 studies. These awards are in recognition of their achievements in the classroom given by their classroom teacher.

Towards the end of the night, families saw their child walk on stage to graduate from Vermont Secondary College. These students achieved their VCE and the culmination of 13 years of schooling drew to a close. Proud parents were seen throughout the room as the community collectively celebrated their achievements.

Six Academic Excellence Awards: Anisha R, Jonathan L, Sue Ann J, Adenguru A

The night finished off with the announcement of the three major award winners. This award comes with a generous scholarship component proudly donated by the Lions Club of South Vermont, represented by Alec Owen. Their continued support and commitment to education and the community is inspiring, serving with uncommon kindness that puts the needs of the community first.

Pictured below:

Ampol Best All Rounder: Celine S

Citizenship Award: Jack T

Student of the Year: Sue Ann J

Thank you to students who presented on the night. You spoke with grace and confidence. Thank you in particular to Anders F, Sunny G, and Jack T for your student address.

Finally, we finished the evening with a very special award, the Echoes of Kindness award which recognises the community spirit that makes Vermont Secondary College so special.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Jacqueline Wilson and Ben Loh – Program Managers

Free teaching your teenager to drive parent evening: 3rd December

ONLINE - Free teaching your teenager to drive parent evening

Driver Coach is a free workshop designed for parents and carers. The importance of family and their role in keeping their teens safe throughout the many stages of learning to drive is well documented. However, they are not often given all the tools for the job. Research shows that the way parents engage with their teens through the learn-to-drive journey can have a significant impact when it comes to creating safer drivers who take less risks.

Road Safety Education, through their Driver Coach program aims to equip family with the tools they need and support them on this very important journey. This online workshop which updates parents on latest research and road safety approaches, outlines some of the conversations and strategies our facilitators share with their teens at Ryda and gives them an opportunity to ask questions and get advice from the experts. The session will cover the following:

Unlock the mysteries of the teenage brain: What makes driving a challenge?
Decode risk factors for Young Drivers
Learn the art of coaching a learner driver
Help you support the transition to solo driving
Set a plan for collaborating with driving instructors

Make a note in your diaries for June 4, 2026, as our Year 11 cohort is booked into the RYDA safe driving work course.