In this feature we would like to acknowledge those students who have achieved success inside or outside of school. We would be delighted to spotlight your child in forthcoming issues. Please send through any details to Amanda Barrett, Community Engagement Coordinator on communityengagement@jwacs.wa.edu.au.

Congratulations to the following Year 12 Special Award winners:

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award - Tom Ayres

This award recognises a student who has demonstrated values such as determination, mateship, teamwork, tenacity, compassion and leadership.

Leadership and teamwork is underpinned by qualities such as supporting others and doing the best you can, which are values the ADF shares with the broader community.

The School acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government in funding the ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award.

Mary Wollaston Award - Martha Dodge

Mary Amelia Gledstanes was born in 1791 at Reading, in Berkshire. Whilst staying with an aunt in Kent in 1817, she met John Ramsden Wollaston. They married in 1819 and emigrated to Western Australia some 21 years later in 1840, when they were both nearly fifty years old. Mary supported her husband in his pilgrimage for faith until his death in 1856 and she continued to work for and with the Church until her death in 1874. She had shared her husband’s life and borne their family burdens under the harsh pioneer conditions of the south west in the 19th century.

Her courage, faith and remarkable determination are honoured and remembered in the form of a special award, donated by her great, great granddaughter, Mrs Denise Vass. The Mary Wollaston Award is presented to a student who has shown by his or her actions and deeds the same strength, endeavour and faith of Mary Amelia Wollaston.

Diana Hull Award - Stephanie Lurssen

Diana Hull was the Foundation Deputy Chairperson of the John Wollaston School Council. She was a committed and hard-working Councillor whose personal efforts helped our school grow and flourish. Even whilst gravely ill, Diana continued to be very involved in the daily life of the School and the parish of St Matthews, Armadale. She always gave her maximum effort to everything she did. All who knew and worked with her appreciated her collegial spirit and friendship.

The Diana Hull Award is presented each year to a Secondary student who has shown the characteristics that were admired so much in Diana. The recipient will have demonstrated personal excellence, challenge, courage, determination and honesty throughout the school year.

The Len Wilcox Memorial Prize For Endeavour In Adversity - Liam Trouchet

Leonard John Wilcox, 1942-1988, was Chairman of the Willetton Senior High School Board. He was very motivated by the establishment of John Wollaston Anglican Community School and dedicated to the educational development of children and young people. Len Wilcox showed courage and inspiration when facing the adversity of his own death.

The Len Wilcox Memorial Prize recognises the courageous qualities of an individual who has faced great challenge with dignity and determination.

Caltex Best All Rounder Award - Ashlee King

This award recognises a student who participates in a wide range of school and community activities while showing commitment, a willingness to participate and a desire to excel.

The School acknowledges the assistance of Caltex Australia in funding this award.

John Wollaston Chapel Prize - Angela Roberts

This award recognises a Year 12 student who, through his/her actions, reflects the Christian ethos and fellowship of the School.

Old Wollastonians' Association Award - Liam Palmer and Melissa White

This award recognises a male and a female Year 12 student who have made a special contribution to the life of the School. The Old Wollastonians’ Association sponsor Life Membership of the Association for the recipients of this award.

John Ramsden Wollaston Citizenship Award - Sophie Chadwick

This award recognises a student who has demonstrated outstanding citizenship qualities during his/her time at the School.

Year 12 Personal Excellence Award - Stephanie Lurssen

This award recognises a student who has demonstrated strong academic endeavour and by his/her attitude and conduct exemplifies the School’s Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty and Commitment.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia Award - Katelyn Clarke

This award recognises the student who has achieved the highest results in Economics.

The School acknowledges the assistance of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia in funding this award.

School Art Acquisition Award - Abby Gledhill

This award acknowledges a Year 11 or 12 Visual Art Student whose artwork is selected by the Principal for the School's art collection.

Sports Star of the Year Award - Ashlee King

This award recognises a student who has made a significant contribution to the sporting life of the School.

AustralianSuper Excellence in Vocational Education and Training - Patrick Colley

The AustralianSuper Westscheme Division Award for Excellence in Vocational Education and Training acknowledges the vocational achievements of a student at John Wollaston.

The School acknowledges the assistance of AustralianSuper’s Westscheme Division in funding this award.

The Highest Standard in Year 12 Vocational and Educational Training Award - Luke Spence

The Highest Standard in VET Award recognises a student enrolled in the John Wollaston VET Program who has achieved the highest overall results across school based courses and external qualifications and training.

Pegasus Society Honours - Jaimee Addison, Martha Dodge, Stephanie Lurssen and Melissa White

Pegasus Society Honours recognises students who have maintained Pegasus Society membership throughout senior secondary school and a minimum of six semesters from the commencement of Year 7. Recipients have their names engraved onto the Pegasus Society Honour Board.

Dux of School: Wholly School Assessed - Jarrad Heatherly

Awarded to the Year 12 student who has achieved the highest results in courses and/or Certificate qualifications.

Proxime Accessit - Stephanie Lurssen

Awarded to the Year 12 student who is Runner-Up to the Dux of the School.

Chairman of School Council's Award for Academic Excellence - Martha Dodge

The Dux of the School is awarded to the Year 12 student who has achieved the highest results in External Examination courses.

Perth Royal Show 2018 Winners

Students from the Year 10 Cooking class recently entered some slices into the Perth Royal Show competition. Haylee Mitchell and Alexander Courtney received a second place ribbon and Madison French and Neave Osboine received a third place ribbon. Congratulations to each of you on a fantastic result.

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