Congratulations to ASCA Excellence Award Recipients
The ASCA (Australian Speech Communication Association) Excellence Award is a prestigious recognition of outstanding achievements in speech, communication, and performance. It celebrates students who have achieved exceptional results in their ASCA exam and demonstrated exceptional growth, confidence, and skill throughout their journey with ASCA.
Congratulations to the following ASCA award recipients:
Centre Medal
- Ella Baker (Year 12)
- Nitya Nimalan (Year 12)
- Tasha Keeann Wong (Year 12)
- Annika Bou (Year 6)
- Eloise Dastyari (Year 6)
Studio Medal
- Abira Sanan (Year 7)
- Eve Hutchison (Year 6)
- Sienna Dib (Year 6)
Studio Achievement Medal
- Natasha Gem McGuire (Year 4)
- Sonia Chung (Year 4)
We are immensely proud of our students who are receiving this award. It is a testament to their dedication, resilience, and passion for developing their voice and presence.
The students will be recognised and presented with their medal and certificate at the ASCA Awards Ceremony held at Ravenswood School for Girls at the end of March. Abira Sanan (Year 7) has been invited to perform her exam monologue at the ceremony, playing Lavender from Matilda by Roald Dahl. This is a huge honour to be selected from schools all around Australia.
We are so proud of the 250 Speech and Drama students who participated in their ASCA and Trinity exams last year, demonstrating a huge growth in confidence, honing their skills and discovering their creative potential. The Speech and Drama Studio students achieved a distinction average, continuing MLC Schools’ reputation as one of the highest achieving studios in Australia and internationally. We look forward to presenting students with their certificate in the coming weeks.
‘I am so grateful to receive this award. Thank you so much!
Speech and Drama has greatly boosted my confidence and helped me become a stronger actor and public speaker. Sienna and I look forward to our lessons every week and have so much fun in every class! Thank you again for your support and for making each lesson such an enjoyable experience’.
– Eve Hutchison (Year 6)
‘It still doesn’t feel real that I was selected to receive an award! My dream has been to pursue acting, speech and drama has helped me build confidence and show my talent. ASCA was amazing! Getting to be a part of such a loving fun drama program changes my perspective of things. Learning my lines was extremely difficult, and so was partner work but I’ve learnt overtime to adapt and couldn’t be happier with where I am today!
Receiving this award reminds me that a dream is never impossible and can always be accomplished. I’m honoured to be presented with this award and can’t wait to see what’s next.’
– Sienna Dib (Year 6)
‘I’m absolutely thrilled that Eve is receiving this award! Your lessons and holiday productions have been the driving force behind her ability to speak confidently in front of an audience, perform with joy on stage, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic team.
Most importantly, they have played a pivotal role in helping Eve develop strong self-confidence – an invaluable skill, especially in today’s world, where social media places so much pressure on young girls. I couldn’t have wished for a greater gift for her.
You have truly set her up for a bright and fulfilling future. I know this award will only strengthen her passion for Speech and Drama, both in high school and beyond.
With deep appreciation’.
– Danielle, parent
‘I’m incredibly grateful that Tasha received an ASCA award this year. The journey to the exams wasn’t easy, but watching her grow in confidence as she worked through the process was truly rewarding. It’s been such a positive experience to see how much she has learned through speech and drama – not just in terms of performance, but also in her ability to communicate and express herself more clearly.
Receiving the award was a lovely surprise, but what stands out most to me is how studying speech and drama has helped Tasha develop skills that will benefit her in many aspects of life. Whether it’s public speaking or simply learning to overcome nerves, I can see the positive changes in her personal growth.
A heartfelt thank you to Ms Fort and Ms Brian, and the ASCA program for creating an environment where the students feel supported and encouraged to keep learning and improving. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community!’
– Siaw, parent
‘How wonderful! We are incredibly proud of her achievement and thanks to your talented team of teachers for getting her this far!’
– Suhanya, parent
‘Thank you Zuzi and Monica for the guidance and support you have given to Annika.
Annika is a little bit more braver, little bit more louder and definitely more confident because of speech and drama.
Thank you for offering this great program.’
– Linda, parent
– Monica Brian
The Speech and Drama Studio Director