Dear Families,

Over the past few weeks we have celebrated a number of milestone events for our community, particularly the Year 12 students and their families. The completion of classes after 13 years of education is a significant rite of passage. There has been much cause for celebration and joy with the Year 12 Breakfast and the Graduation Mass and Ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, final College assembly including farewell to Year 12 and the handover of leadership to the Year 11 cohort as well as Sydfest.

The Graduation Mass and Graduation Ceremony was a truly beautiful and moving occasion. Mass, celebrated by Father John O'Reilly, was attended by almost 2000 staff, parents and students. The Graduation Ceremony culminated in the presentation of a number of awards including the College’s two most prestigious awards which are presented to one student each year – the School Spirit Award and the Corpus Christi Award. Additionally, at the Final College Assembly for 2017, a number of key awards were presented including the College Captains Award. I take this opportunity, on behalf of our entire Catholic Regional College community to recognise and congratulate the award recipients.

STUDENT AWARDS PRESENTED AT GRADUATION

2016 SCHOOL SPIRIT AWARD - Ruiz Binghay

2016 CORPUS CHRISTI AWARD - Isabella Seychell

2016 PRINCIPAL'S AWARDS

BRADMAN Cluster - Jessica Nguyen and Janrhio Octura

CHANG Cluster - Layton Raffaele and Danielle Murphy

DUNLOP Cluster - Areata Binny and Joshua Machuca

MACKILLOP Cluster - Marlena-Grace Ulugia-Sa'ena and Damien Biancon

TRUGANINI Cluster - Mikaela Borg and Emma Foley

WINTON Cluster - Erin Go and Isaac Chamoun

STUDENT AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE FINAL COLLEGE ASSEMBLY

It is with great honour each year that our College captains are able to present an award that recognises an individual for their contribution to the college. This year, an individual has been chosen who has truly defined what it means to branch out. This individual has shown great dedication, enthusiasm and compassion towards members of the college community. This individual has shown great sportsmanship in cluster sports and activities, and have shown their talent in photography, capturing the college events and memories. They have participated in school events, even lending their voice in the school choir. She has shown perseverance and dedication in her studies and has lived the values and pride of the Dunlop Cluster. It is with great joy and pride that the College captains in conjunction with the College community present the 2016 COLLEGE CAPTAIN AWARD - Pearl Boakai

THE PETER MASTEK AWARD – Anthony Giacotto

THE LONG TAN AWARD – Olivia Corrente

THE CALTEX ALL-ROUNDER AWARD – Natalie Mikic

SYDFEST

Sydfest was a true celebration of student achievement across the Arts, Technology, Vocational Training subjects and sport. Former student and now Melbourne Victory Head Coach, Kevin Muscat, was inducted into the Sporting Hall of Fame while Lauren Burns, Gold medallist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics inspired us with the story of her personal journey towards success.

2016 COLLEGE ART AWARD

Nominees:

Kaitlyn Mifsud

Gabrielle Fetalvero

Jessica Presnell

WINNER – Jessica Presnell

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Nominees

Wendell D’Souza

Lachlan Searle

Timothy Peterson

Layton Raffaele

WINNER: Wendell D’Souza

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Nominees

Tyra Suemai

Kelsey Hildred

Danielle Maugeri

WINNER: Kelsey Hildred

We wish the Class of 2016 all the very best for their future. May those sitting their upcoming examinations and those seeking apprenticeships or traineeships and employment know of our prayerful support during this time. Class of 2016 Good Luck and God Bless.

Jeff Mulcahy

Acting Principal