Gunnedah High Schools Year 12 class of 2018 came together for the last time on Thursday night.
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With the Higher School Certificate already fading into memory, the graduates dressed up for their formal at the Gunnedah Services and Bowling Club.
Year supervisor Simone Carlyon shared some last words with the 25 students who graduated this year.
“You have worked hard, completed all of your exams and this is your very last Gunnedah High School function,” she said.
“It is probably hard to believe that you have finished.”
Ms Carlyon said for the past six years, their teachers had tried to impress the school motto of “respect, responsibility and doing your best” onto the students.
“I can assure you that living your life with these three values in mind will be an asset in future career development, relationships and your own personal well-being,” she said.
“Over the past six months the assembly revamp of both the Australian Anthem and our school song – Sempter Optime – with Mr Heath leading the charge, reminds us to remember where we have come from and to always stand proud.
“It always brought a smile to my face seeing particularly Year 12 students embracing this with vigor at our assemblies.
“I know you will all channel your own superhero when it is needed to get you through future challenges in life.”
Major awards were also presented on the night.
Year 12 Award Winners
Jayden Beasley: Boggabri Coal Operations Award Achievement
Jacob Bush:
- TAS Faculty Award
- Forsyths Business Services Pty Ltd Award – Citizenship
- Gunnedah High School P & C Association Award-Leadership & Service
- Gunnedah Leather Processors Award-Consistency
- The University of Newcastle Award-Excellence
- Science Faculty Award
Izabela Chelaru: Dashi Namba Memorial Award for Visual Arts
William Devine: Karen Carter Chemist Award – Excellence in VET
Courtney Grosser:
- Caltex Award – best all-rounder
- PDHPE Faculty Award
Rowan Keeler: Sports Person of the Year
Jesikah McGregor: Gunnedah Shire Council Cultural Award
Denita Megson:
- Christian Book Centre Award – Modelling Christian Leadership and Integrity throughout her school career and supporting others
- Lions Club of Gunnedah Award – Service to the School Community
- Long Tan Award – Leadership and Teamwork
Jessica Moore:
- Gunnedah High School P & C Association – Leadership & Service
- Gunnedah Leather Processors Award – Consistency
- Len Ford Memorial Award for English
Haylee Murrell:
- Boggabri Coal Operations Award Achievement
- Forsyths Business Services Pty Ltd Award – Citizenship
- Gunnedah High School P & C Association Award –
- Leadership & Service
- Mathematics Faculty Award
- McArthur Legal Services Pty Ltd Award – Academic Achievement
- University New England Vice-Chancellor's Prize – Excellence
- Upper Namoi Cotton Growers Association Award for Agriculture
Breanna Newcombe:
- Lorraine Boyce Solicitors Award for Legal Studies
- Reuben F Scarf Award – Commitment
Bryce Watson:
- Rotary Club of Gunnedah Award – Outstanding Attendance
- Lions Club of Gunnedah Award – Service to the School Community
- Barbara Jepson & Ian Johnson Memorial Award – Application and Effort
