CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP

This is awarded to one student in each homeroom who has shown:

Strength of character in doing what is right,
A willingness to help others,
Qualities such as co-operation, courtesy and initiative, and
An enthusiasm and a willingness to participate in all College Activities.

7A	Amelia Licciardello
7B	Amarli Muranty
7C	Chloe McRae
7D	Lily Reid
7E	Samantha Carmichael
8A	Angie Tomy
8B	Olivia Pedley
8C	Lylah Kelly
8D	Holly Carr
8E	Archie Gannon
9A	Wilhelm Layton
9B	James Montgomery
9C	Mackenna Whiteside
9D	Diesel Bonaddio
9E	Luella Garlick
9F	Katie Standfield
10A	Katie Blackshaw
10B	Harry Hoekstra
10C	Ruby Cannizzo
10D	Skaylah Pedley
10E	Stella McGannon
Cameron	Emily Bowcher
Chisholm	Mia Schneidruk
MacDonald	Jack McNally
Tenison	Elizabeth Stephan

CONSCIENTIOUS EFFORT AWARDS

The Conscientious Effort Award recognises consistent hard work throughout the year for the selected student. These individuals have demonstrated a concerted and conscious effort to improve results across a range of subjects:

7A	Wil Hallyburton	Claudia Croatto
7B	Lachlan Occhipinti	Amber Charlton
7C	Chloe McRae	Lexi Connoly
7D	Thalia Baker	Louisa Johnston
7E	Georgina Owen	Robert Cowie

8A	Mathilda Jorgensen	Remi Gange
8B	Sophie Granzow	Niya Manavalan
8C	Sienna Musilli	Annabelle Bowes
8D	Neon Jijo-Cherian	William Isted
8E	Erin Dell	Maia Enbom

9A	Tayla Atyeo-Peters	Mia Francis
9B	James Montgomery	Eleanor Pedlow
9C	Maeve Sutherland	Mackenna Whiteside
9D	Maryam Joma	Diesel Bonaddio
9E	Alexis McGuire	Luella Garlick
9F	Caitlyn Charlton	Harper Florence

10A	Jasmine Taylor	Sophie Wright
10B	Maddilyn Campbell	Eileen Tanaka-Morrison
10C	Celeste Robinson	Jaime Little
10D	Sarah Ellery-Burke	Luke Williams
10E	Rebekah Ray	Kira Waldron

Year 11	Cameron:	Emily Bowcher	Caeleb Garlick
	Chisholm:	Aliarna Wright	Aimee Le Page
	MacDonald:	Hayley Bourke	William Davies
	Tenison:	Robert Ornsby	Gloria Gordon

ACADEMIC AWARDS

The Academic Awards recognise academic excellence and are awarded to the student who has achieved outstanding results and are the top ranking student in the Year Level for each particular subject.

Year 7

Art	Claudia Donohue
English	Alyssa Blackshaw
Design Technology, Food Technology, Health & Physical Education and Religious Education	Julia Lindsay
French	Ava McRae
Humanities	Amarli Muranty
Mathematics	Ned Sheahan
Performing Arts	Alanah Maynard
Science	Jasleen Dhillon

Year 8

Art	Gabriella Davidson
Design Technology	Olivia Aulich
English, Food Technology and Performing Arts	Olivia Van Helsdingen
French	Holly Carr
Humanities, Health & Physical Education and Science	Gemma Meadley
Mathematics	Audrey Vernon
Religious Education	Kohen Mandemaker

Year 9

Art	Phoebe Cleveland
Computer-Aided Design	Jack Parker
Design Technology, Photography	Brooke Collocott
Digital Media	Alanah Grist
Drama	Katie Standfield
English	Amy Treacy
Food Technology, Humanities, Religious Education and Science	Zoe Couper
French, Science and Mathematics	Anna Rowe
Graphics	Lola Buttler-Reid
Information & Communication Technology	Taj Norwood
Health & Physical Education	Patrick Wilson
Textiles	Gretchen Clarke

Year 10

Art, Law & Finance and Visual Communication & Design	Makayla Krause
Agricultural Science	Bailey Nettle
Biology and English	Niamh O’Connell
Careers & Industry and History	Sara Smairl
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physical Education & Human Movement, Psychology and Youth Ministry	Sandra Dyke
Design Technology	Katreena Poletti
Drama and Forensic Science	Dinisty Francis
Geography, Money & Markets and Physics	Noah Furness
Music	Sienna Burge
Health & Physical Education	Xavier Lindsay
Religious Education	Katie Blackshaw
Theatre Studies	Lachlan Denbrok
VET: Building & Construction (Year I)	Tarkyn Walker
VET: Digital Media and Technology (Year I)	Samuel Tomkinson
VET: Sports and Recreation (Year I)	Jack Donohue

Year 11

Art and Visual Communications & Design	Liam Egan
Business Management	Alex O’Brien
Biology	Sandra Dyke
Chemistry, Health & Human Development and Religion and Society	Livinia Mandemaker
Economics	James Rowe
English and VET: Music Performance (Year I)	Sage Anderson
Environmental Science	Andrea Binnichen
General Mathematics	Emily Ray
Geography	Harry Hoekstra
History (Modern)	Martha Dunneman
Legal Studies, Physical Education and Youth Ministry	Gabrielle Perry
Mathematics Methods and Physics	Jack McNally
Psychology	Dinisty Francis
Theatre Studies	Grace Burns
VET: Building and Construction (Year II)	Mackenzie Fleming
VET: Fashion and Design (Year II)	Chloe Caithness
VET: Sports and Recreation (Year II)	Georgia Hamilton

DUX of the Year Levels

The year level DUX is calculated from individual academic success achieved across all subjects within the year level.

Dux of Year 7 is awarded to – Julia Lindsay

Dux of Year 8 is awarded to – Gemma Meadley

Dux of Year 9 is awarded to – Anna Rowe

Dux of Year 10 is awarded to – Sandra Dyke

Dux of Year 11 is awarded to – Gabrielle Perry

Sponsored Awards

The Catholic Education Office Award

Certificate and $250

This award is for the top student studying Religion and Society Unit 1 and Unit 2, it is sponsored by the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited (DOSCEL).

The award is for Religion and Society Unit 1 – Livinia Mandemaker

The award is for Religion and Society Unit 2 – Grace Lawrie

The Saint Cecilia Music Medallion

Medallion

A Medallion is awarded to a student who has shown dedication, enthusiasm and leadership throughout the year in the Music Program. This student has demonstrated consistent attendance at rehearsal and other activities, a cooperative and cheerful attitude, assistance with organisational tasks, and encouragement to other students when appropriate.

The recipient of the Saint Cecilia Music Medallion for 2022: Sage Anderson

Mary MacKillop College Debating Award

Certificate and $100

This award recognises a student who represented the College in Debating and Public Speaking. This student showed excellence in public speaking, commitment to and leadership of the debating teams, critical and creative thinking in the development of arguments and speeches, and is an important member of the debating team.

The recipient of the Mary MacKillop College Debating award is: Wilhelm Layton

Panther Family Award

Certificate and $200

This award is kindly donated by David and Susan Panther in appreciation of the support and education given by the College to their children. The criteria indicate that the recipient is well-behaved and committed to the educational and pastoral values of the College. This award is given to a Year 9 student.

The recipient of the Panther Family award is: Tayla Atyeo-Peters

Campion Award

Certificate and $50 voucher from Campion for 2023

This is an Encouragement Award, made to two Year 10 students who have shown consistent application & effort in their studies.

The recipients of the Campion Awards for this year are:

Katreena Poletti and

Dinisty Francis

Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program

Certificate

The Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program is an academic enrichment program. The Program offers high-achieving Year 10 students the opportunity to engage with the University of Melbourne through an extensive program of events and activities.

The recipient of this award is: Connor Maher Lemaitre

The Leongatha RSL

Certificate and $100

The RSL has generously provided three encouragement awards. Their aim is to reward students who are applying themselves both in and outside the classroom.

The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 7: Thalia Baker

The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 8: Kohen Mandemaker

The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 9: Mackenna Whiteside

South Gippsland Youth Council

Certificate and $250

This award recognises outstanding student leadership at a local level.

The recipient of this award is: Xavier Lindsay

South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning Employment Network Award

Certificate and $200

This award recognises outstanding effort and achievement by a student in the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning.

The South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network Award for VCAL goes to:

Year 11 - Emma-Kate Hill-Smith

Year 12 - Victoria Stephan

TAFE Gippsland Award

Certificate and cheque

TAFE Gippsland has recognised students for their participation in a TAFE Program. Our College has decided to support five students who excelled in their VET program.

The recipients of these awards are:

Rebekah Ray $100

Christine Denbrok $100

Laila Witteveen $50

Braxton Witteveen $50

Chloe Dell $50

Australian Defence Force - Leadership and Teamwork Award

Certificate from ADF and Year 10 - $250 and Year 12 - $550

This Award acknowledges the achievements of young people who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of Leadership and Teamwork within our school and the wider community.

Today, two of our students will be recognised for their exemplary demonstration of these values, and show great promise in becoming tomorrow’s leaders.

The recipients of the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership & Teamwork Awards for 2022 are:

Year 10 - Divya Njarukulam

Year 12 - Tyler Jonathan (accepted by sister Faith Jonathan)

Australian Defence Force - Future Innovators Award

Certificate from ADF and Year 10 - $250 and Year 12 - $550

This Awards offered by the Australian Defence Force encourages the next generation of innovators, critical thinkers and problem solvers – bright Australian students who are succeeding in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

The recipients of the Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Awards for 2022 are:

Year 10 – Noah Furness

Year 12 – Kate Little

SSV – School Sports Victoria

Engraved Medallion and Rebel Sport Voucher

This medal recognises the most outstanding student at the College who has achieved a high level academically, combined with a strong sporting contribution to the school.

The 2022 SSV Schools Award is awarded to: Kuga Heenan

AMPOL Award

Medallion, Certificate and a letter of congratulations from Ampol Australia and $200

The Ampol Award is an all-rounders award recognizing students whose achievements span a number of areas including academic studies, sport, community work, conduct and leadership. Winners are characterized by their commitment to doing their best in all their pursuits, setting outstanding examples and assisting their peers and others.

The 2022 AMPOL award is awarded to: Ethan Hunt

Achievers Assembly - 6 February 2023

There are four sponsored awards as well as the 2022 Academic Awards which will be awarded early next year:

Cardell’s Accountants Humanities and Social Sciences Award
Leongatha Medical Group Science and Mathematics Award
Rhonda Malone Award
College Dux

These awards will be presented at the Achievers Assembly in February 2023 along with Year 12 academic awards. We wish our Year 12 students every success for their upcoming results next week.

We thank all our sponsors for their generosity and look forward to their continuing involvement with the College.

Peter Noonan Memorial Award

Certificate, Plaque and $500

The Peter Noonan Award is the most prestigious award presented each year at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College. Over the years this award has been presented to many young people of outstanding character, dedication and enthusiasm and this year is no exception.

Peter Noonan was a teacher at Mary MacKillop College from 1988 until his death on 9th December 1992. In keeping with the person Peter was, this award in memory of him, is given by the staff to a Year 10 student who they consider has contributed most to the academic and general growth of the College through their commitment to faith, dedication to studies, community spirit and compassion for others. Peter set a fine example to us all and the recipient of this award has also set a fine example.

The recipient of the Peter Noonan Award for 2022 is: Divya Njarukulam

Christmas Message from Bishop Greg Bennet