Senior Years
Valedictory Service
The Valedictory Service is the final event to celebrate and acknowledge the Year 12 class as they complete their formal education at Endeavour College. The Class of 2018 were presented to the gathering of special guests, proud parents and friends, staff and Year 11 students on Thursday 22 November in the Endeavour Centre.
Merryn Ruwoldt, College Council Chair, formally welcomed the special guests: Mr Michael Brown MP, State member for Playford, Tammy Lea-Tassone representing Mr Tony Zappia MP, Federal Member for Makin, Mr Andrew Bradtke representing Lutheran Education SA, NT and WA, Ms Gillian Aldridge, Mayor of Salisbury, Mr Steve White, Councillor, City of Salisbury, Corporal Mark Tunley Royal Australian Air Force, Rachel and Kate Liebelt, Jeanette Rich and Vineeta Dogra, Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes and Mr David Wilksch, Principal Good Shepherd, Ms Jenny Schapel, Salisbury Lutheran Kindergarten, Mr David Nelson and Mr Mike Krause former College Chairpersons, Mrs Jayne Wardrop founding staff member.
Merryn shared some of the developments that have occurred at Council this including the announcement of a new building stage that will commence in the new year. She also thanked retiring Council member Pastor Chris Mann for his service and support of the College this year, both as a Council member and for assisting our Chapel, MAX and worship program.
Worship was led by Chaplain, Charlie Tatera with support from the Worship Band and 2019 College Captains, Grace Atta and Joel Gregurev and 2019 Student Action Team Captains Amber Pegoli, Luke Schwarz and Shatha Jamal-Awar who shared the Bible reading and prayers.
The Principal’s report, focused on the contributions the Year 12 students had made during their time at the College, and challenged the graduates to continue to use their voice as they become the leaders of the future, contributing to their world with a strong conscience for others and the preservation of our planet. Parents were also acknowledged for their support they have provided for the students over the time at the College.
Year 12 students were presented with awards and their Student Achievement Records. Staff farewelled the Class of 2018 with the customary song of blessing.
Throughout the service, the audience enjoyed the musical talents of various individual and group ensembles including Shatha Jamal-Awar, the Big Band, Worship Band and Eduard Munsayac.
The evening concluded with a lively and celebratory supper in the mall for the graduating class and their families.
The recipients of individual awards were:
Year 12 Academic Achievement Awards
Biology: Daniel McGough
Business & Enterprise: Eric Esots
Chemistry: Bradyn Walsh
Drama: Liana Galic
English: Eric Esots
English Literary Studies: Bradyn Walsh
Ensemble Performance: Jessica Priebbenow
Essential English: Leticia Palumbo
Essential Mathematics: Emma Gigante
Food and Hospitality: Hoa-My Tran
General Mathematics: Eric Esots
Geography: Matthew Kaczmarek
German: Emma Belgraver
Health, Recreation and the Community: Daniel Kerber
Information Technology: Cameron Barrett
Japanese: Kira Howell
Material Products - Furniture: Thomas Doan
Mathematical Methods: Bradyn Walsh
Modern History: Matthew Kaczmarek
Multimedia: Cameron Barrett
Musicianship: Jessica Priebbenow
Physical Education: Brodan Hawkins
Physics: Bradyn Walsh
Psychology: Brayden Williams
Research Project: Bradyn Walsh
Solo Performance: Jessica Priebbenow
Specialist Mathematics: Bradyn Walsh
Visual Arts - Art: Liana Galic
Visual Arts - Design: Estelle Costas
Workplace Practices: Christopher Seal
Special Award Winners
Pierre de Coubertin Award: Brodan Hawkins
Vocational Excellence Award presented by Jeanette Rich and Vineeta, Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes: Brayden Hogben
The Therry Dramatic Society Award: Liana Galic
Makin Humanitarian Award presented by Tammy-Lea Tassone representing Tony Zappia MP: Grace Atta
Outstanding Community Spirit Award donated and presented by Michael Brown MP: Saduni Albaradura
Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Awards presented by Corporal Mark Tunley, Royal Australian Air Force: Jessica Priebbenow
Caltex Best All Rounder: Chelsea Hampel
Steve Liebelt Pride Award presented by Rachel Liebelt and Kate Liebelt: Chelsea Hampel
Year 12 College Captain Award: Emma Belgraver, Dulan Gamage, Kayla Trezona, Michael Kham
The Endeavour Way Award - Year 12: Cameron Barrett, Mitchell Cameron, Thomas Doan, Larissa Faunt, Ashira Friebel, Callum George, Lauren Kahl, Matthew Kaczmarek, Daniel Loechel, Stephanie Madden, Daniel Talbot, Savindi Wadduwage
Year 12 Principal’s Award: Kayla Trezona, Bradyn Walsh
Year 12 Subject Excellence in Application Awards
Biology: Michelle Ahmadi, Saduni Albaradura, Emma Belgraver, Fange Ding, Jackson Haill, Chelsea Hampel, Jessica Priebbenow, Samuel Tassios
Business and Enterprise: Brendan Bond, Cameron Chappell, Vasiliki Hondros, Kira Howell, Joshua Leske, Phuc Ly, Jennifer Olanio, Mitchell Wells
Chemistry: Yovan Arachchige, Mitchell Cameron, Dulan Gamage, Chelsea Hampel, Michael Kham, Shrey Patel, Savindi Wadduwage, Bradyn Walsh
Drama: Danie
Senior Years Final Service
The Senior Years Final Service was dedicated to the recognition of a vast array achievements and a student review of the year. I would like to congratulate and thank students who were highlighted for their achievements and endeavours and all students, who throughout the year, have made use of their wonderful talents and gifts to enrich our community.
A group of Year 10 and Year 11 students also reflected on the year and I thank them for having the courage to share their thoughts and experiences. Their sentiments clearly expressed their appreciation for the many learning experiences, wellbeing and development activities and events. The service was also enriched by musical performances including the Worship Band and Hieu-Van Nguyen’s solo on the electric guitar.
To the senior students, it has been a privilege, and incredibly rewarding working with all you all and your families as the Acting Director of Senior Years. As we look toward 2019, I encourage you to embrace every opportunity as you continue to thrive and develop. Reflect on your capacity for leadership, the potential for your impact on our culture is boundless, and always remember every senior student has a responsibility for leadership.
The end of the school year inevitably brings change and is a time when some of our student community choose to follow new pathways. For those in this position, I wish you well on behalf of the College as you pursue your next adventure and passion. We hope that you will look back in years to come with fond memories of your time here.
I would like to wish all families a very happy Christmas and a refreshing holiday period. On behalf of the teaching and administrative staff I want to thank you for your support, encouragement and feedback as we partner with you in the education of your child. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year. May you and this world know God’s peace.
Award Winners
Order of Australia Association Student Citizenship Award presented by Michael Weatherald OAM: Grace Atta, Joel Gregurev
Vocational Excellence Award presented by Jeanette Rich and Vineeta, Rotary Club of Mawson Lakes: Peter Zervas
The Rotary Youth Development Award presented by Mark Purbrick, Rotary Club of Salisbury: Katie Bowler
Lutheran Women of SA and NT Encouragement Award presented by Grace Kroehn: Cynthia Franze
Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Award presented by Corporal Mark Tunley, Royal Australia Air Force: Amelia Bearman
The Endeavour Way Award - Year 10: Zachary Carter, Naomi Corbet, Diana Huang, Meaghan Koch, Muhammad Faraz Mangi, Rachel Pfeiffer, Joshua Schubert, Paul Wentrock
The Endeavour Way Award - Year 11: Jamie Angelakis, Brandon Avery, Emily Carroll, Brianna Footer, Shatha Jamal-Awar, Luke Schwarz
Sharon Ward
Director of Senior Years