{"id":5165,"date":"2025-12-17T08:35:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T21:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/?post_type=article&p=5165"},"modified":"2025-12-17T11:48:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T00:48:44","slug":"awards-3","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/olmcburraneer\/article\/awards-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Congratulations to the award recipients at Assembly this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Academic Awards – Years 7 \u2013 11 <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Year 7  <\/strong>
Principal\u2019s Merit and Commitment to Learning Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/td><\/tr>
Scarlett Allen<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Molly Anstey<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Emma Broadhurst<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Kiani Broughill-Dowling<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Alba Buckley<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Imogen Clancy<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Ellanore Cooper<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Quinn Crouch<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Alyssa Dainton<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Emilia Danysz<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Chloe Demir<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Mia Dunham<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Jade Efthimiou<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Harper Evans<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Kayla Felice<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Lucy Fietz<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Emilia Hallett<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Charley Hawkins<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Ruby Howlett<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Alexandra Jabel<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Sophia Kheiri
<\/strong>Principal’s Merit Award

Ava Kopke
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Merit Award

Sofia Kounnafis<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Natasha Krupp<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Veronica Low<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Chloe McIntosh<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Luara McKinlay<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Chloe McLintock<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Giselle Moussa<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Isla Muir<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Olivia Murphy
<\/strong>Principal’s Merit Award

Elyse Murray<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Jessica Natoli<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Abigail Perinich<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Emma Prince<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Gloria Ray Gallego<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Larissa Riccio<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Abigail Russell<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Emme Sanders<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

India Sebastian<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Tilly Smith<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Abby Stiles<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Grace Stonham<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Petra Sullivan<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Tilly Swanton<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Amaya Syed<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Annabelle Terry
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning

Ella Thomas
<\/strong>Principal’s Merit Award

Victoria Trajcevski<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Keira Tsoukalis<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Alexis Usher<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Ava Walkerden<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Gabriella Welsh<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Olivia Wrighter
<\/strong>Principal’s Merit Award
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Year 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic  Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Layla Becker<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Esme Bowring
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning
First place in Mathematics

Josephine Davis<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in English
Equal first place in History
Equal first place in PDHPE
First place in Technology
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Lillian Greaves<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence

Tahlia Hore<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
First place in Religious Education
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Alba Hurst<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in PDHPE

Mia Jury<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Equal first place in Music

Matilda Langshaw<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Sienna Lauro<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Madeleine Smith<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in English
Equal first place in History
First place in Geography
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Sophy Wang<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Music

Harper Zmuda<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
First place in Science
First place in Visual Arts
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal\u2019s Merit and Commitment to Learning  Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Chen<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Evangeline Girgis<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Annabelle Khoury<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Bianca Kolderie<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Meika McKinnon<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Emily Ryan<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Year 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amelia Andrighetto<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First place in Italian
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence <\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Stella Bloom<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Charlotte Diver-Tuck<\/strong>
First place in PDHPE

Alice Donohoe<\/strong>
First place in History
First place in English
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence

Frankie Grocott<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Geography
First place in Visual Arts
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Charlotte Kain-Blatch<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Religious Education
First place in Science
Equal First place in Geography
First place in Music
First place in Technology
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence\u00a0<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Kami Nguyen<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Religious Education
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Eila Ponder<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Religious Education
First place in Mathematics
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Nellie Schembri<\/strong>
Equal first place in Religious Education
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Elsa Schmidt-Liermann<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
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Year 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal\u2019s Merit and Commitment to Learning Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Isabella Antoon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Charlee Baden<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Emily Brooks-Towers<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Penelope Crimmins<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Olivia Douglas<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Sophie George<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Sophia Iffland<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Stephanie Kalfas<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Paraskevi Kardoulias<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Emilee Karpathakis<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Rhianna Lacey<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Emily Lewis<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Molly Lewis<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Grace Libbis<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning

Charlotte Libro<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Ella McGuinness<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Indie Ponder<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Ellie Racomelara<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Meika Rossini<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Isabella Rumolo<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Gianna Russell
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning

Zara Salmon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Kayla Skapetis<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award

Dana Trajcevski<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Sienna Wood<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Year 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Siena Andrighetto<\/strong>
First place in Italian

Lillian Bowring<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Visual Arts
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Katherine Chen<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First place in Child Studies
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Alia Fahs<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Mary Gilfillan<\/strong>
First place in Marine and Aquaculture Studies 100 Hour

Anna Govindrulu<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Olivia Gregoire<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First place in Mathematics Standard

Jessica Hammon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Jayde Hartup<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First place in Design and Technology 100 hour
First place in PDHPE
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Tamarli Haydon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Religious Education
First place in Commerce 100 Hour
First place in English
First place in Geography
First place in History
First place in Mathematics Advanced
First place in Science
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Audrey Iffland<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal first place in Religious Education

Tenya Kotouc<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Hannah McConnell<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Kate Middlemiss<\/strong>
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Emma Romyn<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Jenai Taleyarkhan
<\/strong>Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2

Deanna Tsotras<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Year 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commitment to Learning  Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rosalie Barnes<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Charlotte Burton<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Lauren Carmody<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Molly Gargett<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Reese Krouskos<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Allegra Little<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Eliana Maceri<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Zulai McTackett<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Addison Metcalfe<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Lola Norton<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Amber Sullivan
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning

Scarlett Tsigolis<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Year 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alexis Barnes<\/strong>
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Mandy Cao<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place History
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Sophie Carrig<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Abby Daley<\/strong>
Equal First Place Dance

Sienna Dunham<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Mathematics Standard

Amabel Garvin<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Music

Sahara Hannon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Isabelle Hargreaves<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Drama
First Place Industrial Technology: Multimedia

Melina Hetherington<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
First Place Textiles Technology
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Ruby Hoggan<\/strong>
Equal first place in Visual Arts

Emily Hubbard<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Marine and Aquaculture Studies 200 Hour

Charli Kelso<\/strong>
First Place Mathematics Core

Isabel Lamb<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Mathematics Advanced
First Place Mathematics Enrichment
First Place Science
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Mia Murray<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Sage Nicholson
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning
First Place Design and Technology 200 Hour
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Rosalie O’Connor<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Isabella Prany
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Mia-Grace Schembri<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Geography
First Place PDHPE
First Place PASS\u00a0
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Kayla Sewell<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Independent Learning Project

Skyla Sleeman<\/strong>
First Place English
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Avy Stockwell<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Nikita Sullivan<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Jessica Tassone<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Religious Education
First Place Food Technology
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence &<\/strong>
Outstanding Academic Achievement<\/strong>

Roma Taylor<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Commerce 200 Hour
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Layla White<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Eve Wilson<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal First Place Dance

Hayley Woods<\/strong>
Principal’s Award for Academic Excellence, Semester 2
Principal’s Medal for Academic Excellence<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Year 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Academic Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Camila Alispahic<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal First Place Textiles and Design

Amelia Baillon<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal First Place English Advanced
First Place Biology
First Place Chemistry
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Achievement<\/strong>

Madeline Calabro
<\/strong>Equal First Place Textiles and Design

Selena Contarino<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
Equal First Place English Advanced
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Daniella Edwards<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Mathematics Advanced
First Place Mathematics Extension 1
First Place Business Studies
First Place Economics
First Place Legal Studies
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Achievement<\/strong>

Chloe English
<\/strong>Commitment to Learning
First Place Studies of Religion 1 Unit
First Place English Extension 1
First Place Ancient History
First Place Italian Beginners
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>
Outstanding Achievement<\/strong>

Kobyfox Ennis<\/strong>
Equal First Place Design and Technology

Peta Gover<\/strong>
Equal First Place Health and Movement Science
First Place Visual Arts

Sophie Hammon<\/strong>
Principal’s Merit Award
Commitment to Learning
First Place Studies of Religion 2 Unit
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Halle James<\/strong>
First Place Studies in Catholic Though
First Place Work Studies

Sophie Mooney<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place Mathematics Standard
Principal\u2019s Award: Academic Excellence<\/strong>

Catherine Palamara<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning
First Place English Standard
Equal First Place Health and Movement Science

Hannah Simonet<\/strong>
First Place Community and Family Studies

Isabella Smith<\/strong>
Commitment to Learning

Angel Tawanda<\/strong>
Equal First Place Design and Technology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Debating and Public Speaking Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Achievement in Debating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 7<\/strong>
Emma Broadhurst
Lillian Greaves
Ava Kopke
Miranda Martin

Year 8<\/strong>
Alice Donohoe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Achievement in Public Speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 7<\/strong>
Emma Broadhurst

Year 9<\/strong>
Sophie George

Year 11<\/strong>
Sophie Hammon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Service to Public Speaking and Debating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This award recognises a student who has displayed ongoing service to Public speaking and Debating. The student has consistently coached, adjudicated and competed throughout the last 5 years of their time at OLM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to : Sophie Hammon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Sports Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Achievement in Sport NSW CCC Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following awards recognise students who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen sport, making a NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Team during 2025.
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Charli Moses<\/strong>
Touch Football

Maya Matthes<\/strong>
Waterpolo

Jayde Hartup<\/strong>
Athletics

Allegra Little<\/strong>
Athletics

Layla White<\/strong>
Athletics, Cross Country<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sportswoman of the Year Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.
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12 Years Sportswoman Award<\/strong>
Victoria Trajcevski and<\/strong> Olivia Wrighter

13 Years Sportswoman Award <\/strong>
Veronica Rogers

14 Years Sportswoman Award <\/strong>
Felicity Barnes

15 Years Sportswoman Award <\/strong>
Layla White

16 Years Sportswoman Award <\/strong>
Ellie Robertson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Mercy Pins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 serve others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We acknowledge the following students who have obtained a Bronze, Silver or Gold Pin for their service to our local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bronze Pin for Mercy Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 7<\/strong>
Emma Broadhurst
Josephine Davis

Year 8<\/strong>
Sandra Vasinova

Year 9<\/strong>
Tamarli Haydon
Emma Romyn

Year 10<\/strong>
Melina Hetherington
Isabella Prany<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Silver Pin for Mercy Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 7<\/strong>
Tahlia Hore

Year 8<\/strong>
Alice Donohoe

Year 9<\/strong>
Alejandra McKinnon

Year 10<\/strong>
Addison Metcalfe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Gold Pin for Mercy Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Year 9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ella McGuinness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Catherine McAuley Award for Service<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Catherine McAuley Award for Service is presented to a student in each Year Group who has been part of the College\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 7- Abigail Russell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 8 – Charlotte Kain-Blatch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 9 – Isabella Antoon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 10 – Amabel Garvin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year 11 – Sophie Hammon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation of Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ANSTO Award is presented to a Year 10 student who:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANSTO is one of Australia;s leading science and technology organisations it aims to encourage students to participate in Science.   <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year’s recipient has shown an excellent level of academic achievement coupled with a demonstrated enthusiasm, passion and dedication to Science.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 recipient is<\/em> : Jessica Tassone<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dorothy Barmby Award is presented to a student who:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy Barmby\u2019s teaching career started in the 1960\u2019s and she had the passion, charm and talent to engage all of her students to be interested in learning. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy taught \u2018Needlework\u2019 which is now known as Textiles Technology, and her students loved her classes. She was incredibly hard working and a mother of three. Dorothy retired from teaching in 1985.  Dorothy passed away in 2014 and it was her family\u2019s wish that an award be set up at OLMC for an aspiring Textiles student.  The 2025 recipient 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.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recipient of the 2025 Dorothy Barmby Award is<\/em> : Melina Hetherington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award, Year 10 is presented to a student who:<\/strong>
has demonstrated motivation, innovation and achievement in a STEM related field.   This award celebrates a student who is not just succeeding in class, but who is showing the innovative spirit that is critical for solving the technological challenges of the future.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 recipient is : <\/em> Isabel Lamb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ADF Long Tan Award, Year 10 \u2013 Leadership is presented to a student who:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This award takes its name from the Battle of Long Tan, fought in 1966 by Australian Soldiers in Vietnam.  The extraordinary display of bravery, teamwork, and resolute leadership against overwhelming odds is the standard to which this award aspires. The ADF Long Tan award for leadership is presented to a student who displays leadership ability and fosters cooperation. They demonstrate 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.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2025 recipient is<\/em> : Amber Sullivan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amber Sullivan – Isabel Lamb – Melina Hetherington – Jessica Tassone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Presentation of Mercy Award: School Spirit & Citizenship Awards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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 :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Maintaining good relationships with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Displaying outstanding school spirit through engagement in school activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Demonstrating respect, dignity, hospitality and values social justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • They are highly regarded by staff, students and the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Year 7- Tahlia Hore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year 8 – Sandra Vasinova<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year 9 – Emma Romyn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year 10 – Melina Hetherington<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Year 11 – Daniella Edwards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Congratulations to all of our 2025 award recipients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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