Excellent Year 10 Students

Three of our lovely Year 10 students attended the ACT Year 10 Excellence Awards, celebrating students from that year, who have excelled in our ACT public schools. Students received their awards from Minister Joy Burch and a $50 gift voucher from the sponsors at Paperchain Bookstore. 

Gavin Hillier was awarded for being a successful learner:

"Gavin has worked at a consistently high level throughout his 4 years of high school. He has achieved excellent results across all subject areas, excelling in Mathematics and English. Gavin is also highly involved in the schools’ circus program, performing in this years’ Limelight Festival, and the schools’ Big Night Out performance. Gavin is highly involved in the Student Leadership Group, focusing on the well-being and environment of the school community."

Ayesha Alhassan was awarded as a confident and creative individual:

"Ayesha is a progressive and outstanding member of the school community. Her attitude towards her studies and her drive to succeed in the field of Medicine allows her to focus sharply on her goals. Ayesha has a strong sense of social justice, empathy and resilience and has spoken with younger students about the importance of remaining true to your ideals. Ayesha has set a strong foundation for her future with a dedication that is to be admired and followed."

And Anthony Perkovic, our current UCHSK School Board Student Representative, was awarded as an active and informed citizen:

"Anthony is a mature student who demonstrates a strong sense of social justice and commitment to his school community.    Anthony’s critical thinking skills allow him to analyse issues within the school and negotiate well with the staff and other students to implement appropriate strategies. This is demonstrated in his role as the Chairperson and Student Representative on the school board and as a member of the School Leadership Group.  His intelligent, generous and caring nature is deeply valued by our school community."

We are enormously proud of these three students who have been such a fixture in our school for the last four years; we wish them well and look forward to hearing about their futures in the merry-go-round of our big wide world. (I'm not crying...#crying)

Tate Needham from T8 Photography took the fabulous photos of all the students at the Awards Ceremony (click our students' names above for the links). Mr Barry took the lovely, but less formal, photographs. We thank them both, heartily!