Presentation Evening

On Thursday 12th December we had our annual Presentation Evening, an opportunity to to reflect on the year 2024 at Bairnsdale Secondary College.

During the evening students from all year levels were acknowledged for their contribution to the College throughout 2024.  

The evening was also an opportunity to celebrate our VM and VCE dux for 2024 and introduce our 2025 College Captains.

Congratulations to all the students who received the following awards.

MUSIC AWARD PRESENTATIONS 

Cathie Hall Prize

The Cathie Hall Prize is sponsored by the Farren-Price family in memory of Cathie Hall, who was a music teacher at Bairnsdale Secondary College. It is awarded to a beginner level musician, who displays a strong aptitude for their instrument and dedication to success. 

Award Recipient: Aurora 

The Hay-Smith Instrumental Music Award 

This award has been created by the Hay-Smith family in appreciation of the opportunities given to family members by the Instrumental Music Program. This award is presented to a talented student, to assist in their continued participation in the Instrumental Music Program. 

Award Recipient: Cooper 

RAACOM Music Award 

This award is sponsored by Karl and Trish Henderson and is presented to a student who has displayed musical excellence through performance and has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Instrumental Music Program. 

Award Recipient: Taj 

Bairnsdale Secondary College Music Award 

This award goes to a senior music student who has displayed an outstanding commitment to the Instrumental Music Program throughout their secondary education. Award Recipient: Henry 

Bairnsdale Secondary College Outstanding Strings Student 

This award goes to a senior music student who has demonstrated excellence in the Strings program. 

Award Recipient: Jarno 

YEAR 7 AWARD PRESENTATIONS 

Year 7 Values Award Recipients 

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 7 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients 

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 7 Academic Excellence Award Recipients 

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

YEAR 8 AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Year 8 Values Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 8 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients 

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 8 Academic Excellence Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

YEAR 9 AWARD PRESENTATIONS 

Year 9 Values Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 9 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients 

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 9 Academic Excellence Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

YEAR 10 AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Year 10 Values Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 10 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 10 Academic Excellence Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

YEAR 11 AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Year 11 Values Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 11 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 11 Academic Excellence Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

YEAR 12 AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Year 12 Values Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have consistently demonstrated and lived by the College Values of ‘Respect, Responsibility and Resilience’.

Year 12 Academic and Personal Growth Award Recipients

These awards are presented to students who demonstrate significant personal and or academic growth.

Year 12 Academic Excellence Recipients

These awards are presented to students who have achieved academic excellence in all areas of their studies.

SPORTING AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Inland Surf Sporting Excellence Award

This award recognises excellence in the classroom, on the sports field and in the community.

Award Recipient:  Patrick Year 11

Ampol All Rounders

This award recognises excellence in the classroom, on the sports field and in the community.

Award Recipients:  Alex Year 10 and Ashley Year 11

SSV Academic and Sporting Achievement Medal

This award is sponsored by School Sports Victoria, recognising academic and sporting achievements of an individual student.

Award Recipient: Kaden Year 11

MAJOR SPONSORED AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Office Choice Excellence Awards

This is awarded to students who have displayed outstanding commitment to their studies. Award Recipient – Lily Year 12 and John Year 12

Domenic Zappia Excellence in Science Award

This award is presented to student who has demonstrated dedication and excellence in science studies. 

Award Recipient – Albert Year 12

Lions Club of Bairnsdale Excellence Awards

This is awarded to a student who has displayed outstanding commitment to their studies. 

Award Recipients: Taj Year 12 and Jarno Year 12

Skill Invest Vocational Education and Training (VET) Award

Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in their VET studies.

Award Recipient: Jaylah Year 12

Darren Chester Student Excellence Award 

Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in their studies.

Award Recipient: Zane Year 11

Senior Arts Acquisition Award

The Art Key Learning Area select a student’s artwork to be purchased and displayed at the college. 

Award Recipient: Danielle Year 12

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards

This award is given in recognition of students who have demonstrated qualities of mateship, teamwork, tenacity, compassion, and leadership.

Award Recipients: Emily Year 10 and Lara Year 12

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Long Tan Innovators Awards 

This award is presented to a Year 10 and Year 12 student who demonstrates innovation and a high level of motivation in the learning area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

Award Recipients: Ayla Year 10 and Albert Year 12

Dr. R.M. Hodge Fellowship 

This award is presented to the student with the highest ATAR score and indicated a first preference for an Engineering degree, in their Tertiary studies.

Award Recipient: Ansh Year 12

Aaron Ross Greenwood Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship is awarded to a student in honour of Aaron Greenwood a former student of the college. The recipient shares Aaron’s passion for music and/or science and is striving to be their best and achieve their goals.

Award Recipient: Ryan Year 12

Greg Padgett Memorial Science Awards

This award is presented in memory of Greg Padgett. Mr. Padgett was a great contributor to the College as a parent and through the College Council.  This award recognises Year 10 Science students with a strong interest in science. 

Award Recipient:  Hayley Year 10 and Emily Year 10

Apex Club of Bairnsdale

This award is presented to an outstanding member of the student College community.

Award Recipient: Kaitlyn Year 12 

Headstart Apprenticeships and Traineeships Award

This award is presented to a student who has achieved excellence in their school-based apprenticeship studies.

Award Recipient: Lola Year 12 

TAFE Gippsland Award

Presented by Mandy Holmes

Awarded to students who have achieved excellence in their VET studies.

Award Recipient: Ben Year 12

Tim Bull Excellence Award

Presented by Tim Bull MP

This is awarded to a student who has displayed outstanding commitment to their studies. Award Recipient – Matilda Year 12

East Gippsland Shire Council Citizenship

Presented by Cr. Jane Eastman

This is awarded to a student who has been an integral part of the college community.

Award Recipient: Tahlia Year 11 

Rotary Club of Bairnsdale Excellence Award

Presented by Brian Ross and Robert Scholes

This is awarded to a student who has displayed outstanding commitment to their studies. Award Recipient – Sophie Year 12

Lindenow Lions Club East Gippsland Field Days Project Scholarship

Presented by Mr David Patterson. 

This Scholarship is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to their studies. 

Award Recipient: Molly Year 12 

The CWA student excellence award

Presented by Olivia Harwood and Shirley Hellyer

The following donation has been made by the Bairnsdale Amaroo branch of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria to a senior student in recognition of their commitment to their studies and to help support their pathway into the future. 

Award Recipient: Kristine Year 12 

The STEERS for Students Scholarship

Presented by Frank Brown-Graham

This Scholarship is presented to students who have demonstrated the commitment to continue their studies at a tertiary level.

Award Recipient: Darcie and Nataleeah 

Freemasons Scholarship

Presented by Mr James Jolly and Kevin Cross

This Scholarship is presented to a student who has demonstrated outstanding resilience and commitment to their studies. 

Award Recipient: Kiara Year 12 

COLLEGE HIGH ACHIEVER AWARD PRESENTATIONS

Townsend VCE DUX Award

This award recognises a student with an outstanding ATAR score and excellent academic achievement.

Award Recipient: Albert Year 12 

Fischer VCE VM Award

Recognising a VCE Vocational Major student with excellent academic achievement in their Senior Certificate.

Award Recipient: Kayla Year 12 

College Captains 2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Captains John, Darcy, Lara, Lola, Latrell and Taj. The commitment that this group has shown to the role, the College and the Community is something we should all be very proud of. Each of our school Captains is a strong leader and in 2024 as a school student leadership team they have been amazing. 

College Captains 2025

Bairnsdale Secondary College Captains are selected for their ability to model the College Values. 

Congratulations to our new College Captains Mary, Madi, Tahlia, Harriet, Zane and Mitchell. 

Congratulations to all the students who received awards this evening. These students have made the most of their opportunities, have shown determination and consideration as they have blazed their own path of achievement in their fields of study and engagement in terms of effort and outcomes.