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 | Clara Western |
| 7B | James Copeland |
| 7C | Jett Roberts |
| 7D | Julian Aeschlimann |
| 8A | Matthew Patton |
| 8B | Holly Brown |
| 8C | Claudia Croatto |
| 8D | Minna Sutherland |
| 9A | Niya Manavalan |
| 9B | Olivia Aulich |
| 9C | Ryder Dowlan |
| 9D | Kohen Mandemaker |
| 9E | Hannah Montgomery |
| 10A | Maeve Sutherland |
| 10B | Luella Garlick |
| 10C | Tayla Atyeo-Peters |
| 10D | Poppy Maxwell |
| 10E | Gretchen Clarke |
| Cameron | Noah Furness |
| Chisholm | Eileen Tanaka-Morrison |
| MacDonald | Reuben Foster |
| Tenison | Katie Blackshaw |
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 | Roman Carr | Sierra Dowlan |
| 7B | Ruby Adams | Harper McRae |
| 7C | William Stefani | Alexandra White |
| 7D | Andrew Binnichen | Rachel Denbrok |
| 8A | Samantha Carmichael | Tara Van Den Heuvel |
| 8B | Mitchell Collocott | Aaron Bruce |
| 8C | Allegra Bogaert | Mikaela Piasente |
| 8D | Patrick Fraval | Thalia Baker |
| 9A | Billy Dourley | Bree Glen-Weston |
| 9B | Audrey Vernon | Mia-Rose Witteveen |
| 9C | William Isted | Charley Fitzgerald |
| 9D | Nathan Wright | Lucy Heber |
| 9E | Maia Enbom | Erica Begg |
| 10A | Lincoln Hamilton | Isabelle Ferrone |
| 10B | Alexis McGuire | Josh Doolan |
| 10C | Amy Treacy | Annalise O’Halloran |
| 10D | Alexie Carmichael | Max Sheahan |
| 10E | Alana Grist | Flynn Carrigy |
| Year 11 | Cameron (blue): | Emma Mark | Jack Donohue |
| Chisholm (yellow): | Lachlan Aulich | Sara Smairl | |
| MacDonald (green): | Reuben Foster | Bailey Nettle | |
| Tenison (red): | Kealey Oliver | Liam Kaldvee |
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
| Hayley Blackshaw | Art, English, Science |
| Lily Rylance | French, Religious Education |
| Elsie Morris | Food Studies |
| Skye Anderson | Humanities |
| Daniel Njarukulam | Information Technology |
| Lincoln Newton | Mathematics, Performing Arts, Physical Education & Health |
| Clara Western | Music |
Year 8
| Amarli Muranty | English, French, Humanities, Mathematics |
| Gypsy Dawson | Drama |
| Alyssa Blackshaw | Physical Education & Health |
| Matthew Patton | Product Design |
| Ava McRae | Religious Education |
| Louisa Johnston | Science |
| Julia Lindsay | Textiles |
| Aslyn Bye | Visual Communication Design |
Year 9
| Niya Manavalan | Art |
| Holly Carr | Drama |
| Olivia Aulich | Digital Media, Humanities, Information Technology, Religious Education |
| Gabriella Davidson | English, Mathematics, Music, Science |
| Erin Dell | Food Studies |
| Gemma Meadley | French, Physical Education & Health |
| Sophie Granzow | Media Arts: Photography, Textiles |
| Ryelan Van Leeuwen | Product Design |
| Henri Bott | Visual Communication Design |
Year 10
| Mia Francis | Agricultural & Horticultural Science |
| Zoe Couper | Art, History, Law & Finance |
| Anna Rowe | Biology, English, Money & Markets, Psychology, Youth Ministry |
| Tayla Atyeo-Peters | Careers & Industry, Music |
| Liam Mc Nally | Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Physics |
| Jenna Lawrie | Drama |
| Eleanor Pedlow | Food Production & Sustainability |
| Caitlyn Charlton | Food Studies, Forensic Science |
| Brooklyn Collocott | Geography |
| Joshua Jinnette | Applied Mathematics |
| Diesel Bonaddio | General Mathematics |
| Jack Parker | Media |
| Patrick Wilson | Physical Education & Health, Physical Education & Human Movement |
| Lola Buttler-Reid | Religious Education |
| Flynn Carrigy | VET: Building and Construction (Year I) |
| James Montgomery | VET: Information & Communication Technology |
| Mackenna Whiteside | VET: Sports and Recreation (Certificate II) |
| Katie Standfield | Theatre Studies |
| Phoebe Cleveland | Visual Communication Design |
Year 11
| Cameron Dourley | Agricultural & Horticultural Science, Business Management |
| Celeste Robinson | Art |
| Misha Gange | Biology |
| Sandra Dyke | Chemistry, English, Mathematical Methods, Psychology, Youth Ministry |
| Sarah Ellery-Burke | Economics, General Mathematics, Health & Human Development |
| Ruby Gerrish | Food Studies |
| Liam McNally | Geography |
| Anna Rowe | Legal Studies |
| Dinisty Francis | Literature, Modern History |
| Lillyca White | Physical Education |
| Noah Furness | Physics |
| Angus Halliwell | Religion & Society |
| Phoebe Cleveland | VET: Applied Fashion Design and Technology |
| Tarkyn Walker | VET: Building and Construction (Year II), VM: Work-Related Skills |
| Katreena Poletti | VET: Music Performance (Year I) |
| Amber Walker | VET: Sport and Recreation (Year II) |
| Lachlan Denbrok | Visual Communications & Design, Theatre Studies |
| Madeline Herbert | VM: Literacy |
| Noah Daldy | VM: Numeracy |
| Milli Mackay | VM: Personal Development Skills |
DUX of the Year Levels 2023
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: Lincoln Newton
Dux of Year 8 is awarded to: Amarli Muranty
Dux of Year 9 is awarded to: Gabriella Davidson
Dux of Year 10 is awarded to: Anna Rowe
Dux of Year 11 is awarded to: Sandra Dyke
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: Angus Halliwell
The award is for Religion and Society Unit 2: Emily Bowcher
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 2023: Tayla Atyeo-Peters
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: Angeline Tomy
Campion Award
Certificate and $50 voucher from Campion for 2023
This is an Encouragement Award, made to a Year 10 student who has shown consistent application and effort in their studies.
The recipient of the Campion Awards for this year is: Kade Berryman
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: Zoe Couper
The Leongatha RSL
Certificate and $100
The RSL has generously provided three encouragement awards. They aim to reward students who are applying themselves both in and outside the classroom:
The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 7: Hayley Blackshaw
The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 8: Ava McRae
The RSL Encouragement Award for Year 9: Ryelan Van Leeuwen
South Gippsland Youth Council
Certificate and $250
This award recognises outstanding student leadership at a local level.
The recipient of this award is: Tayla Atyeo-Peters
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 – Tarkyn Walker
Year 12 – Amy Flynn
TAFE Gippsland Award
Certificate and cheque
TAFE Gippsland has recognised students for their participation in a TAFE Program. Our College has decided to support four students who excelled in their VET program.
The recipients of these awards are:
Rebekah Ray
Bella Licciardello
Laila Witteveen
Alexander Chigwidden
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 2023 are:
Year 10: Liam McNally
Year 12: Livinia Mandemaker
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 2023 are:
Year 10: Taine Lowe
Year 12: Caleb Garlick
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 2023 SSV Schools Award is awarded to: Luella Garlick
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, sports, 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 2023 AMPOL award is awarded to: Grace Berryman
Achievers Assembly – 5 February 2024
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.
2023 House Shield
Congratulations to Cameron House for talking out the 2023 House Shield!
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 Catholic Regional 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 2023 is: Patrick (Patch) Wilson
(Patrick was absent and will receive his award at the Achievers Assembly in February 2024)