18 Dec 2014
Parkview Public School celebrated a huge range of student success in front of crowd of in excess of 700 people at its 44th Annual Presentation Night on Monday. The school celebrated student achievement in all areas of the curriculum as well as extra curricula activities and community awards, while the night was highlighted by outstanding performances from the School Band and Choir as well as brilliantly executed vocalist renditions of the national anthem and the Parkview School Song.
P&C President Ian Draper addressed the gathering and took the time to single out two specific community members who had made a massive impact on the community over a long period of time. "Tonight we farewell Mrs Tarnawsky after 27 years of service to the Parkview community. She has been a credit to our school and has personified the care and professionalism shown by the staff at Parkview PS. She will be sorely missed." Year 2 student Heidi Whyatt and her mother Nicole Wilkinson made a presentation to Mrs Tarnawsky as one of many parent/ child combinations to be taught by the lady affectionately known as Mrs T.
Mr Draper also acknowledged the role of long serving P&C member Mrs Joanne Pianca who was bestowed with the honour of Life Membership of the Parkview P&C Association after a long period of service to the school. "Joanne has been a tireless worker for the children and community of Parkview. She has been a key stakeholder in the establishment of the Chaplaincy Program at the school, was part of the re-birth of the Parkview Fete, helped re-establish the School Canteen that was in recess and of course has held various executive roles across more than a decade of service to our community. We wish Jo and her family all the best in the next phase of their lives."
Principal Travis Irvin also reflected upon what he described as an amazing year of learning at Parkview. "It continues to be a privilige to live and work in one of the most incredibly vibrant, inclusing and diverse educational environments imaginable.
2014 has produced wide ranging accolades for our students in a range of areas including of course scholastic endeavours, sporting fields and in the creative and performing arts. I would quickly like to mention a few of the achievements that stood above others in 2014:
Year 2 student Tamika Rourke capped a remarkable sporting year after being crowned the Riverina Girls 8 Years 100m champion in August. The incredible effort saw her become only the second Infants student in Parkview history to attend the NSWPSSA State Athletics Championships in Sydney.
This year as well our students enjoyed a first, with our choir being selected to perform at School's Spectacular for the very first time. Our 10 strong choir performed with distinction at the QANTAS Credit Union Arena during November and has opened up another gifted and talented path way for future Parkview students to explore.
The school again excelled in the Creative and Practical Arts. Parkview provided four memorable contributions to ‘Shine On Broadway'once again receiving widespread acclaim for unique and inspiring contributions to the three shows hosted at the LHS MPC. Standout performances from our School Band, Dance Groups and Choirs supported by wonderful costuming and makeup from members of the Parkview community made the event one to savour.
The school also drew acclamation courtesy of the performances of the Wiradjuri Dance Group who performed in locations across the area including the Tourist Information Centre and Gossamer Park for NAIDOC Week, Murrumbidgee Rural Studies Centre as part of the 25 years celebrations of the Aboriginal Rural Training Program hosted by the Leeton Local AECG and at the recently completed Proud and Deadly Awards at Parkview PS.
2014 featured significant innovation in our classrooms. Students have continued to benefit from the continued expansion of L3 practises from Kindergarten to Year 2, the implementation of the new National English Curriculum and the consolidating of continuum tracking mechanisms in Literacy and Numeracy based around PLAN software which continues to provide better informed individual student learning and feedback for parents and carers. In addition, a renewed focus on writing skills and conventions coupled with a significant investment in ‘Focus On Reading' professional learning have continued to ensure best practise quality pedagogy is delivered across all stages of learning at Parkview. The results of this have been reflected in pleasing growth of students in standardised testing and outstanding results in UNSW competitions.
I would like to personally thank all the parents and community members who have made the choice to engage in the education process with children at Parkview Public School. Whether you are a helper in the classroom, at sporting events, providing transport, attending information sessions and open days or by supporting your child's learning in the home, you make a critical investment in the education of our youth and they really do value it.
I would like to acknowledge the extremely dedicated, skilful and professional staff at Parkview Public School for their ongoing commitment to our students. Teachers, School Learning Support Officers, Administrative Staff and General Assistants all play key roles in the education of our children. Once again, every staff member has made an immeasurable contribution to the development of children in our community. Thank you for your dedication and passion for the children in our community and our school in general."
The range of awards presented during the evening was extensive, including new awards for excellence in vocals, drama and dance and instruments and the striking of a memorial award in honour of former Parkview Assistant Principal Ian Lucas for public speaking. The fulll list of award winners is included below:
Special Awards
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SPECIAL MERIT AWARD |
SECTION |
NAME |
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DUX |
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Hannah Pianca |
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SCHOOL EDUCATION DIRECTOR'S AWARD |
Cooper Holmes |
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JAN SPITTLES CHARACTER COUNTS AWARD |
Charlie Longhurst |
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CALVIN EISENHUT SPIRITED AWARD |
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Jack McClure |
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SAMANTHA WECKERT AWARD |
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Kate Balaz |
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LEETON DAY VIEW CLUB AWARD |
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Brooke Schmetzer |
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SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD |
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Jack Quinlivan |
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SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD |
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Portia Marks |
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JUNIOR SPORTS AWARD |
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Tamika Rourke |
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ADRIAN PICCOLI COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD |
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Bree McKellar |
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LEETON SHIRE MEN'S SHED APPLICATION AND PERSISTENCE AWARD |
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Tyson Tyrrell |
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EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS |
VOCAL |
Emily Jennings |
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EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS |
INSTRUMENTAL |
Braydon Coghill |
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EXCELLENCE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS |
DANCE AND DRAMA |
Tayah Preston |
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IAN LUCAS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Tamika Rourke |
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IAN LUCAS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Lilly Davies |
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IAN LUCAS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Madeline Irvin |
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IAN LUCAS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Kate Balaz |
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IAN LUCAS PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Samara McMillan |
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SPELLING BEE CHAMPION |
STAGE 1 |
Liam McPhee |
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SPELLING BEE CHAMPION |
STAGE 2 |
Bryce Robinson |
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SPELLING BEE CHAMPION |
STAGE 2 |
Levi Block |
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SPELLING BEE CHAMPION |
STAGE 3 |
Molly Donohoe |
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WRITING AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Darcy Longhurst |
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WRITING AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Lilly Davies |
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WRITING AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Lewis Cain-McAliece |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
Bryce Pearce |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Braydon Coghill |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Benjamin Schmidt |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Thomas Heins |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Brandon Crowe |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Isabel Harris |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Ella-Rose Thomson Apps |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Jayden Fichera |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Eligh Watson |
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LITERACY/NUMERACY ACHIEVEMENT |
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Alison Moller |
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ENGLISH AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Alexia Martin |
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ENGLISH AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Anna Anthony |
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ENGLISH AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Kiana Wortley |
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MATHEMATICS AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Shane Lloyd |
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MATHEMATICS AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Lilly Davies |
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MATHEMATICS AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Jade Jennings |
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H.S.I.E. AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Kaleb Mackay |
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H.S.I.E. AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Simon Cain-McAliece |
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H.S.I.E. AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Kate Balaz |
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Adelaide Heins |
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Jaylen Milvain |
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Jai Patten |
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COMPUTER AWARD |
STAGE 1 |
Samuel Mills |
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COMPUTER AWARD |
STAGE 2 |
Angus Ingram |
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COMPUTER AWARD |
STAGE 3 |
Georgia Weymouth |
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VISUAL ARTS |
STAGE 1 |
Neve Richardson |
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VISUAL ARTS |
STAGE 2 |
Thomas Heins |
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VISUAL ARTS |
STAGE 3 |
Taylah Aliendi |
Class Awards
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CLASS |
NAME |
AWARD |
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CLASS KB |
Drew Browne |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
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TEACHER |
Patrick Smith |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
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Jodie Boardman |
Makenzie Shute |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
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Heidi Arel |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN READING |
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Benji Roden |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION IN ALL AREAS |
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Hayley Mulloy |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS KF |
Curtis Ingram |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
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TEACHER |
Ruby Meline |
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
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Paige Frazer |
Kayden Robinson |
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
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Lilly-Ann Smith |
CONSISTENT EFFORT IN ALL AREAS |
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Matilda Anthony |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION WITHIN THE CLASSROOM |
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|
Ben Watson |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS KD |
Bryson Winkels |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Xavier Johnstone |
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
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Clair Duncan |
Ruby Officer |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
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Shakarla Kilby-Thorpe |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN CREATIVE ARTS |
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Charleen Craker |
CONSISTEN EFFORT IN ALL AREAS |
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|
Mia Fraser |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS 1W |
Ashlee Milvain |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
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TEACHER |
Jamane Lloyd |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
Ruth Weckett |
Alexander Jones-Ramsay |
CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO LEARNING |
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Barry Sharpley |
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT IN READING |
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Grace Cregan |
HIGH ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
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|
Peter Moller |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS 1M |
Amelia Irvin |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
Claire Marks |
Taylah Axtill |
EXCELLENCE AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
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Ella Ryan |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
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Jayden Fichera |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
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|
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Tallis McMillan |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION IN ALL AREAS |
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|
Jack McPhee |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
|
CLASS 1/2C |
Daniella Draper |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Kulali Johnson |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION IN READING |
|
Lacey Chilko |
Connor Smith |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Jay Longford |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
|
|
Gabriella Trounce |
MOST IMPROVED IN ALL AREAS |
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|
Jessica Draper |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS 2T |
Jesse Watson |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Tyreece Maskey |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY |
|
Ro Tarnawsky |
Heidi Whyatt |
ATTITUDE AND EFFORT IN ALL KEY LEARNING AREAS |
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|
Danica Riznic |
CONSISTENT EFFORT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
|
|
Sarah Elliott |
COMMITMENT TO LEARNING IN ALL KEY LEARNING AREAS |
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|
Jasmine Surbey |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS 2M |
Darcy Longhurst |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
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TEACHER |
Hayden Gilmour |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY |
|
Anita Moore |
James Rourke |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
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|
Tahlia Bloomfield |
CONSISTENT EFFORT OVER ALL AREAS |
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|
Liam McPhee |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
|
|
Brooklyn O'Callaghan |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
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CLASS 3T |
Cody Browne |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Ella Hookway |
CONSISTENT EFFORT AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
|
Meaghan Townsend |
Elizah Byrnes |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Shay Bandy |
CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT IN READING |
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|
Jaxon Ryan |
APPLICATION AND DILIGENCE IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Emma Hawkins |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
|
CLASS 3/4H |
Madeline Irvin |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Anna Anthony |
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE |
|
Fiona Hislop |
Kade Godden |
APPLICATION AND DILIGENCE IN WRITING |
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|
Moe Lloyd |
EXCELLENT ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Molly Gilmour |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION AND DILIGENCE IN ALL AREAS |
|
|
Phoenix Jones-Grieve |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
|
CLASS 4H |
Lilly Davies |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Beth Hookway |
CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT AND APPLICATION IN ALL AREAS |
|
Leanne Hillyer |
Clair Godfrey |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION AND IMPROVEMENT IN LITERACY |
|
|
Declan Trounce |
CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT AND APPLICATION IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Owen Kearney |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Brooke Schmetzer |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
|
CLASS 5 |
Katelyn Mills |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Emily Wright |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
|
Laurinda Motion |
Samara McMillan |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS |
|
|
Katie Richards |
EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ARTS AND DRAMA |
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|
Lachlan Holden |
DILIGENT ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNING IN ALL AREAS |
|
|
Corey Axtill |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
|
CLASS 6 |
Hannah Pianca |
OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT |
|
TEACHER |
Tayah Preston |
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY |
|
Matt Collins |
Brodie Cregan |
APPLICATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY |
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|
Sheridan Scali |
DILIGENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LITERACY |
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|
Jorja Sink-Crowe |
CONSISTENT APPLICATION AND ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL AREAS |
|
|
Callie Godden |
GREAT ATTITUDE AND APPLICATION IN ALL AREAS |
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|
Shakiah Byrnes |
CLASS CITIZENSHIP |
Sports Awards
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SPORT |
AWARD |
NAME |
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SWIMMING |
BOYS JUNIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Thomas Heins |
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SWIMMING |
BOYS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Cooper Holmes |
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SWIMMING |
BOYS SENIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Jack Quinlivan |
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SWIMMING |
GIRLS JUNIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Molly Gilmour |
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SWIMMING |
GIRLS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Hannah Pianca |
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SWIMMING |
GIRLS SENIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Molly Donohoe |
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SWIMMING |
GIRLS SENIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Kate Balaz |
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ATHLETICS |
BOYS JUNIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Tyler O'Connell |
|
ATHLETICS |
BOYS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Nicholas Santos |
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ATHLETICS |
BOYS SENIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Jack Quinlivan |
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ATHLETICS |
GIRLS JUNIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Tamika Rourke |
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ATHLETICS |
GIRLS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Portia Marks |
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ATHLETICS |
GIRLS SENIOR AGE CHAMPION |
Kelsey Bandy |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
BOYS 8/9 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Tyler O'Connell |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
BOYS 10 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Brandon Crowe |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
BOYS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Nicholas Santos |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
BOYS 12/13 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Jack Quinlivan |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
GIRLS 8/9 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Tamika Rourke |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
GIRLS 10 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Shaylan Protheroe |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
GIRLS 11 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Portia Marks |
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CROSS COUNTRY |
GIRLS 12 YEARS AGE CHAMPION |
Kelsey Bandy |