Leader of Learning – Integrated Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment – Lisa Romberg
College Awards
Congratulations to the following award recipients who we celebrated at Assembly this week.
Principal’s Awards
The Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning
Year 7 award recipients for the Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning are:
| Ava Allouche |
| Zoe Andrews |
| Amelia Andrighetto |
| Felicity Barnes |
| Stella Bloom |
| Lauren Cuddihy |
| Annie Degen |
| Alice Donohoe |
| Mischa Graham |
| Frankie Grocott |
| Olive Handel |
| Sierra Haywood |
| Harper Hines |
| Helen Huang |
| Charlotte Kain-Blatch |
| Mary Karvouniaris |
| Annabelle Khoury |
| Bianca Kolderie |
| Ava Kome |
| Meika McKinnon |
| Ava Moroney |
| Piper Moss |
| Rita-Adele Murr |
| Kami Nguyen |
| Eila Ponder |
| Nellie Schembri |
| Elsa Schmidt-Liermann |
| Kirra Silvestri |
| Sandra Vasinova |
| Addison Wing |
Year 8 award recipients for the Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning are:
| Katherine Chen |
| Olivia Douglas |
| Sophie George |
| Anna Govindrulu |
| Jessica Hammon |
| Jayde Hartup |
| Tamarli Haydon |
| Audrey Iffland |
| Sophia Iffland |
| Emilee Karpathakis |
| Tenya Kotouc |
| Saoirse O’Brien |
| Indie Ponder |
| Emma Romyn |
| Deanna Tsotras |
Year 9 award recipients for the Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning are:
| Alexis Barnes |
| Rosalie Barnes |
| Addison Bennett |
| Tilly-Rose Buchan |
| Charlotte Burton |
| Amabel Garvin |
| Milan Goldsmith |
| Sahara Hannon |
| Emily Hubbard |
| Allegra Little |
| Eliana Maceri |
| Mia Murray |
| Rosalie O’Connor |
| Isabella Prany |
| Mia-Grace Schembri |
| Skyla Sleeman |
| Avy Stockwell |
| Amber Sullivan |
| Nikita Sullivan |
| Jessica Tassone |
| Roma Taylor |
| Scarlett Tsigolis |
| Layla White |
| Eve Wilson |
| Hayley Woods |
Year 10 award recipients for the Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning are:
| Camila Alispahic |
| Madeline Calabro |
| Cloe Callanan |
| Jade McFadyen |
| Lucy McLean |
| Catherine Palamara |
| Mikayla Perez |
| Ashleigh Webster |
Year 11 award recipients for the Principal’s Acknowledgement Letter for Commitment to Learning are:
| Amber Buckland |
| Amelia Buhagiar |
| Zarina Gill |
| Amber Govindrulu |
| Christiana Kyriakides |
| Mia Rajkovic |
| Sofia Von Der Hocht |
| Olivia Wellington |
Presentation of Academic Awards
Year 7
Academic Award recipients for Year 7 are:
| Ava Allouche | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Amelia Andrighetto | First place in English Equal First place in Music Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Charlotte Diver-Tuck | First place in Geography Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Alice Donohoe | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Frankie Grocott | First place in Technology First place in Visual Arts Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Charlotte Kain-Blatch | First place in Catholic Studies First place in History First place in Mathematics First place in Science Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Ava Kome | Equal First place in PDHPE |
| Charli Moses | Equal First place in Music |
| Kami Nguyen | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Eila Ponder | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Veronica Rogers | Equal First place in PDHPE |
| Nellie Schembri | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
Year 8
Academic Award recipients for Year 8 are:
| Katherine Chen | Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Mya Deguara | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Olivia Douglas | First place in Catholic Studies First place in Visual Arts Outstanding Achievement |
| Anna Govindrulu | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Jessica Hammon | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Tamarli Haydon | First place in Mathematics Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Sophia Iffland | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Tenya Kotouc | First place in History Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Charlotte Libro | First place in Music |
| Saoirse O’Brien | First place in English First place in Geography First place in PDHPE First place in Science First place in Technology Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Emma Romyn | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Deanna Tsotras | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
Year 9
Academic Award recipients for Year 9 are:
| Alexis Barnes | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Rosalie Barnes | First place in Marine and Aquaculture Studies 100 Hour Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Charlotte Burton | Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Mandy Cao | Equal First place in Commerce 100 Hour |
| Amabel Garvin | First place in Music Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Sahara Hannon | Equal First place in Commerce 100 Hour Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Veronica Lattouf | First place in Visual Arts |
| Addison Metcalfe | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Tannah Moore | First place in Mathematics Standard |
| Mia Murray | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Sage Nicholson | First place in Design and Technology 100 Hour Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Rosalie O’Connor | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Isabella Prany | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Mia-Grace Schembri | First place in Catholic Studies Equal first place in English First place in Food Technology 100 Hour First place in History First place in Mathematics Advanced First place in PASS First place in PDHPE Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Skyla Sleeman | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Avy Stockwell | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Nikita Sullivan | First place in Science Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Jessica Tassone | Equal First place in English First place in Geography Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Scarlett Tsigolis | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Eve Wilson | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
Year 10
Academic Award recipients for Year 10 are:
| Holly Andrew | First place in Design and Technology 200 Hour First place in Textiles Technology 200 Hour Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Amelia Baillon | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Lara Best | First place in Dance Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Cloe Callanan | First place in Science Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Elodie Chandler | First place in Child Studies |
| Elizabeth Chen | First place in History Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Selena Contarino | First place in Catholic Studies Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Daniella Edwards | First place in Commerce 200 Hour First place in Mathematics 5.3 Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Tiarne Evans | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Matilda Fanning | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Eva Goodger | First place in Mathematics 5.2 |
| Sophie Hammon | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Gabrielle Kent | First place in Catholic Studies First place in English Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Sophie Leek | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Mia Martin | Equal First place in Food Technology 200 Hour |
| Hannah McKay | Equal First place in Food Technology 200 Hour |
| Grace McLean | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Lucy McLean | First place in PDHPE Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Laila Nicholson | Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Jasmine O’Brien | First place in Dance First place in Textiles Technology 100 Hour Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Ella Paff | First place in Drama First place in Geography Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Sophie Robb | First place in Geography Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Mia Ann Russell | First place in Mathematics 5.1 |
| Mia Paige Russell | First place in Music |
| Isabella Smith | First place in Independent Learning Project First place in Industrial Technology: Multimedia 200 Hour Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence |
| Isabel West | First place in Mathematics 5.2 |
| Chloe English | First place in German NSL School of Languages |
| Natalie Kalfas | First place in Modern Greek NSL School of Languages |
Year 11
Academic Award recipients for Year 11 are:
| Chanel Beydoun | First Place in English Standard |
| Amelia Buhagiar | First Place in Biology First Place in Chemistry Equal First Place in English Advanced First Place in English Extension 1 Equal First Place in Mathematics Advanced Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Amber Govindrulu | First Place in Studies of Religion 1 Unit |
| Hamish Kentwell | First Place in Music 1 |
| Christiana Kyriakides | Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Elani Moshous | First Place in Mathematics Standard |
| Mya Moutevelis | First Place in Business Studies First Place in Legal Studies |
| Mia Rajkovic | First Place in Economics |
| Sofia von der Hocht | Equal First Place in English Advanced Equal First Place in Mathematics Advanced First Place in Mathematics Extension 1 First Place in Studies of Religion 2 Unit Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
| Olivia Wellington | First Place in Community and Family Studies First Place in PDHPE Outstanding Achievement Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence – Semester 2 |
Presentation of Sports Awards
Outstanding Achievement in Sport NSW CCC Team
The following awards recognise students who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport, making a NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Team during 2024.
| Charli Moses | Athletics, Cross Country |
| Veronica Rogers | Athletics, Cross Country |
| Jayde Hartup | Athletics |
| Lilliy Kate Mewton | Athletics |
| Liesl Spinner | Cross Country |
| Kiani Johnson | Swimming |
| Layla White | Athletics, Cross Country, Triathlon |
Outstanding Achievement in Sport NSW All Schools Team and NSW CCC Team
The following awards recognise students who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport, making a NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Team and a NSW All Schools Team during 2024.
| Allegra Little | Athletics |
| Matilda Fanning | Netball |
Sportswoman of the Year Awards
The Sportswoman of the Year Award is presented to the student in each age group who contributes the most to a variety of Sports at OLM in one Year, contributing to both school teams and further representation.
The 12 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Veronica Rogers
The 13 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Charli Moses
The 14 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Layla White
The 15 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Roma Taylor
The 16 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Matilda Fanning
The 17 Years Sportswoman Award recipient is Dakota Strettles
Presentation of Gold Mercy Awards
As a Mercy School, service and giving back to others and our community is an important part of who we are. The Mercy Service Program is an outreach initiative at OLM which provides our students with the opportunity to service others. We would like to acknowledge the following students who have obtained a Gold Award for their service to our local community:
| Year 7 Ava Allouche |
| Zoe Andrews |
| Felicity Barnes |
| Audrey Crombie-Brown |
| Lauren Cuddihy |
| Charlotte Diver-Tuck |
| Harper Hines |
| Charlotte Kain-Blatch |
| Annabelle Khoury |
| Eila Ponder |
| Nellie Schembri |
| Elsa Schmidt-Liermann |
| Mia Taverna |
| Sandra Vasinova |
| Addison Wing |
| Mia You |
| Year 8 Evangeline Cameron |
| Evie Cohen |
| Sophie George |
| Anna Govindrulu |
| Jessica Hammon |
| Tamarli Haydon |
| Sophia Iffland |
| Alejandra McKinnon |
| Kate Middlemiss |
| Saoirse O’Brien |
| Emma Romyn |
| Liesl Spinner |
| Jenai Taleyarkhan |
| Deanna Tsotras |
| Emily Ye |
| Year 9 Rosalie Barnes |
| Charlotte Burton |
| Clara Doyle |
| Sienna Dunham |
| Sahara Hannon |
| Melina Hetherington |
| Ruby Hoggan |
| Emily Hubbard |
| Veronica Lattouf |
| Addison Metcalfe |
| Mia Murray |
| Rosalie O’Connor |
| Isabella Petracca |
| Emme Pierce |
| Ellie Robertson |
| Mia-Grace Schembri |
| Nikita Sullivan |
| Jessica Tassone |
| Scarlett Tsigolis |
| Diana Turutina |
| Hayley Woods |
| Year 10 Sarah Barrett |
| Ruby Cavanagh |
| Daniella Edwards |
| Chloe English |
| Matilda Fanning |
| Peta Gover |
| Amelia Gray |
| Sophie Hammon |
| Kadee Kordovolos |
| Alana Krizmanic |
| Sophie Leek |
| Cyan McKinnon |
| Ella Paff |
| Mia Paige Russell |
| Year 11 Amelia Buhagiar |
| Amber Govindrulu |
| Christiana Kyriakides |
| Elani Moshous |
| Jana Nikolakopoulos |
| Mia Rajkovic |
| Sofia von der Hocht |
| Olivia Wellington |
Presentation of Awards
Catherine McAuley Award for Service
The Catherine McAuley Award for Service is presented to a student in each Year Group who has been part of the College’s MAG group and has given so generously of her time, service and leadership to our College. She is open with her faith and lives this out through her actions by her participation in Masses, Liturgical events and outreach initiatives. She is a positive contributor and is a wonderful ambassador for our College, continuously showing Mercy and service in all that she does.
Year 7 – Lauren Cuddihy
Year 8 – Saoirse O’Brien
Year 9 – Isabella Petracca
Year 10 – Alana Krizmanic
Year 11 – Olivia Wellington
Evangelisation Award for Faith in Action
The Evangelisation Award for Faith in Action is presented to a student in each Year Group who has demonstrated a commitment to their faith through engagement in various Evangelisation and Religious activities throughout the year, including Parish and School Masses and various liturgical celebrations. She has given leadership to various fundraising initiatives and has undertaken the organisation of events with interest and diligence.
Year 7 – Sandra Vasinova
Year 8 – Tamarli Haydon
Year 9 – Mia Murray
Year 10 – Ella Paff
Year 11 – Sofia von der Hocht
Presentation of Awards
Special Awards
Special Award recipient for
The ANSTO Award is resented to a Year 9 student who:
has shown an excellent level of academic achievement coupled with a demonstrated enthusiasm, passion and dedication to Science.
Nikita Sullivan
The ANSTO Award is resented to a Year 10 student who:
has shown an excellent level of academic achievement coupled with a demonstrated enthusiasm, passion and dedication to Science.
Amelia Baillon
The Reuben F Scarf Award is presented to a student for: consistent effort and the desire to improve. She has truly endeavoured to learn and grow.
Gabrielle Kent
The Dorothy Barmby Award is presented to a student who:
has demonstrated her significant talent and aspiration for textiles throughout her time at OLM. She epitomises the enormous passion and talent that Dorothy Barmby instilled in her students.
Arabella Maceri
The Long Tan Award, Year 10 – Leadership is presented to a student who:
displays leadership ability and fosters cooperation. Demonstrates respect for the values of the school and the community. The ability to work effectively with both staff and students are important skills that this student possesses.
Amelia Gray
The Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award, Year 10 is presented to a student who: has demonstrated motivation, innovation and achievement in a STEM related field.
Holly Andrew
The Ampol All Rounder is presented to a student who: has participated with enthusiasm in a variety of aspects throughout her years at OLMC. This year’s recipient has embraced the Mercy Charism of the College as an enthusiastic school leader. They have made a significant contribution to the school, and they are always involved in the life of the College. She has involved herself in a wide variety of college activities and events across many of the dimensions of school life.
Ella Paff
Presentation of Mercy Award: School Spirit & Citizenship Awards: School Spirit & Citizenship Awards
The Mercy Awards for School Spirit and Citizenship are the most significant of awards. They are presented to students who exemplify the best of the mercy qualities that we cherish at Our Lady of Mercy:
- Maintaining good relationships with others
- Displaying outstanding school spirit through engagement in school activities
- Demonstrating respect, dignity, hospitality and values social justice
- They are highly regarded by staff, students and the community
Year 7 – Mia You
Year 8 – Alejandra McKinnon
Year 9 – Addison Metcalfe
Year 10 – Sarah Barrett
Year 11 – Amelia Buhagiar
Congratulations to all of our Award recipients.
Lisa Romberg, Leader of Learning – Integrated Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment