Congratulations Graduating Class of 2015!

The Year 12 students were involved in a range of activities and events in their final week at Pacific Lutheran College.

Last Tuesday through to Thursday, Year 12 students took part in alternative days. A number of guest presenters spoke with students about various life topics and they completed a number of activities including:

·       Year 12 Graduation Art Canvas (led by Mrs Denise McMahon, Madi Bell and Bronte McMahon).

·       Commonwealth Bank Start Smart presentation (Mr Jaime Benjamin).

·       RACQ – Free2go presentation.

·       Life Awareness Workshop with Queensland Police (led by Senior Constable Darryl Campbell, Sunshine Coast District Traffic Branch).

·       Red Frogs Chaplaincy Network (education regarding safety at post-school events and connections to Beyond Blue).

·       Year 12 dance practice (led by Dayle and Sharon from Dance Obsession).

·       Pastoral Care Group farewells.

·       Connections with Year 2 (led by Mrs Leonie Prout and Mrs Julie Darr).

·       Headspace presentation (Krista Flick, Youth and Community Officer).

·       Labyrinth walk (Pastor Rick Zweck).

·       2015 School Leavers’ Guide (Mal Brough MP).

·       Year 12 students verse staff volleyball game.

·       Cervical Cancer Awareness Program (Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation).

Thank you to all staff, parents and students for their assistance with the smooth running of events over the week.

In particular, there were many staff and some students who assisted leading up to and during the various Year 12 events and I really appreciated the contributions from all colleagues. Particularly to Mrs Leanne Bevis, Ms Angela Hill, Mr Alan Palethorpe, Mrs Colleen Beattie, Mrs Aleisha Tuaine, Ms Carolyn Sainty, Mrs Steph Scarlett, Miss Anita Morton, Mrs Denise McMahon, Dr Peter McMahon, Mrs Melissa Evans, Mrs Jacqui Layfield, Mrs Leah Croke, Mrs Michiko Hauser, Mrs Lesley Onyett, Mr Nico Prinsloo, Mr Mark Hauser, Mrs Tanya Crooks, Mr Brendan Delaney, Ms Sue Arahill, Mr Gary Graves, Mrs Tina Cox, Mrs Elley Wood and the Year 11 Hospitality students – a warm and heartfelt thank you to all.

It was very pleasing to walk the secondary schooling journey with the students and I thank parents and families for their support. Buen Camino!

The following awards were also announced on Thursday evening at the graduation:

Citizenship Awards

·       Phoebe Broad

·       Jessica Curreri

·       Michele Donato

·       Matthew Holt

·       Samara Howell

·       Mitchell Jones

·       Sophie Jurecky

·       Susan Kerr

·       Sophie Larsen

·       Madison Layfield

·       Timothy Lofthouse

·       Bailey Mackie

·       Ben Marshall

·       Lachlan McKay

·       Joshua Sarvari

·       Hayley Watt

Cultural and Performing Arts Awards

·       Jessica Curreri

·       Michele Donato

·       Timothy Lofthouse

·       Grace Milligan

·       Rory Smith

·       Benjamin Thomas

·       Jade Wells

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

·       Gold: Joshua Sarvari

·       Silver: Scott McDowell

Academic Excellence Awards

·       Lachlan McKay

Academic Endeavour Awards

·       Kirsty Bevis

·       Tye Bryant

·       Madelyn Cornwall

·       Michele Donato

·       Mitchell Jones

·       Jonathon Hall

·       Timothy Lofthouse

·       Grace Milligan

·       Brianna Quirey

·       Rory Smith

·       Hayley Watt

·       Ebony Nielsen

Subject Awards

Presented to students who were ranked the highest in each subject area.

·       Accounting: Kate Thomson

·       Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics B, Mathematics C and Physics: Lachlan McKay

·       Christian Studies and Japanese: Kirsty Bevis

·       Drama: Isabella Williams

·       English Extension, Music and Music Extension: Rory Smith

·       English Communication: Nelson Anderson

·       Furnishing: Jacob Hume

·       Geography and Hospitality: Tegan Spurr

·       Graphics and Mathematics A: Ebony Nielson

·       Information Processing and Technology: Jonathan Hall

·       Legal Studies: Brayden Pearce

·       Modern History: Jessica Curreri

·       Physical Education and Visual Art: Timothy Lofthouse

·       Technology Studies: West Lenkeith

Congratulations to our Year 12 students of 2015! We wish you all the best with your future endeavours.

 

As we move into the holiday break, it is pleasing to reflect and celebrate the many notable student achievements and growth in an array of areas, both at the college and in the wider community. Congratulations to those who continue to strive for their best and work towards achieving their personal goals.

We wish all staff, students, parents and members of the community a safe and restful break. May God give peace and joy to you and your loved ones throughout the holiday break.

Miss Kim Stone, Head of Senior College Students