{"id":7117,"date":"2026-10-16T15:15:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/?post_type=article&#038;p=7117"},"modified":"2026-10-15T14:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:34:09","slug":"extracurricular-awardees","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/spc-townsville\/article\/extracurricular-awardees\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 HONOUR AWARD RECIPIENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Honour Awards<\/h3>\n<p><strong>TOWNSVILLE PAST STUDENTS\u2019 ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 7 <br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Freja Lando<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>TOWNSVILLE PAST STUDENTS\u2019 ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 8<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Aria Goldsack<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SR HELEN MARY PETERS RSM AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 9<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Summer Stubbington<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>SISTERS OF MERCY AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 10<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student continuing her senior studies at the College who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Alphonsa Sophy Sino<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MATER HOSPITAL AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 11<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Joanofarc Fernandes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>ADF LONG TAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a Year 10 and Year 12 student who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within both the College community and broader community.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 10 &#8211; Brooke McDougall<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 12 &#8211; Mary Lansley<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JCU SHIELDS <br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to students in Years 7-12 who exhibit the greatest academic achievement or progress in their studies, exemplify a commitment to building the economic and social fabric of their community, especially in Regional Australia, and demonstrate resilience and perseverance in their studies or extracurricular accomplishments. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 7 &#8211; Lilly Cook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 8 &#8211; Charlie Joyce<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 9 &#8211; Elise Meakin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 10 &#8211; Brooke McDougall<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 11 &#8211; Mia Populin<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 12 &#8211; Brooklyne Stegman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JCU RISING STAR AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Recognises a student\u2019s consistently very high level of academic achievement, someone who preferences JCU and has a commitment to regional Australia. This includes a $10,000 scholarship to James Cook University.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Olivia Koloi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MEMBER FOR TOWNSVILLE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION &amp; TRAINING EXCELLENCE AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award recognises outstanding effort, commitment and achievement by a Year 11 and Year 12 vocational student on an alternative pathway, completing a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 11 &#8211; Charlotte Brassington<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Year 12 &#8211; Abbey Althofer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR PERFORMING ARTS<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to a student who reflects the early potential and enthusiasm for the Performing Arts. This student actively participates in performances throughout the year and is an enthusiastic and productive member.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Georgia Hoffensetz<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>DONNA AHLERS DRAMATIC ARTS AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to a student who demonstrates a commitment to and personal interest in the Dramatic Arts through the study of Drama as a subject at school and actively participating in other performance activities. The awardee also demonstrates strong leadership skills and a sense of teamwork by working as an enthusiastic and productive member of the College Dramatic Arts program.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Iyla Russell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR VISUAL ARTS<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Excellence Award for Visual Art is presented to a creative student who consistently exhibits skilful exploration and sustained commitment in their artistic endeavours.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Ashden Jones<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>FLOURISH AWARD FOR VISUAL ARTS<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to and achieved excellence in Visual Arts, by not only studying Visual Arts or Visual Arts in Practice as a subject at school, but also actively participating in community led exhibitions, activities and competitions. The Flourish recipient has also demonstrated a tenacious approach to the visual art making process and has pushed boundaries in the production of their body of work.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Rain Hellmuth-Cook<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MUSIC<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who demonstrates emerging musical aptitude and contributions to music in their junior years.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Isabella Flanagan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>OSTINATA AWARD FOR MUSIC EXCELLENCE<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who demonstrates music excellence through a commitment to and personal interest in Vocal or Instrumental Music through the study of Music as a subject at school and actively participating in other performance activities. The awardee also demonstrates strong leadership skills and a sense of teamwork by working as an enthusiastic and productive member of the College Music Program.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Poppy Lea-Rowell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MAYBELLE STIRLING AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is donated by the St Patrick\u2019s College Townsville Past Students\u2019 Association Brisbane Branch. It is awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in the Arts and has continued to demonstrate a commitment to her studies in the Arts.<strong> <br \/>\n<em>Awarded to Poppy Lea-Rowell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>RAE COLE MEMORIAL AWARD FOR JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to the student who has demonstrated excellent participation and representation in the College\u2019s various sporting teams.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Ivy Ryan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>PAVIA FAMILY AWARD FOR SENIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">This award is presented to the student who has demonstrated excellent participation and representation in the College\u2019s various sporting teams.<br \/>\n<\/span><strong><em>Awarded to Isobelle Gilbride<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY DETERMINATION &amp; GROWTH AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to a Year 8, 9 or 10 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student within our College community who demonstrates determination and strength of character in pursuing their goals, while showing a positive attitude and commitment to personal growth. The recipient encourages and supports their peers, contributes positively to the College community, and takes pride in their cultural identity.<strong><br \/>\n<em>Awarded to Kertawai Gaidan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>JANIS PARKER MEMORIAL AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student within our College community who demonstrates leadership qualities, academic effort and involvement in College activities. <br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Larvo Nona<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>DEUS CARITAS EST AWARD<br \/>\n<\/strong>Awarded by the Townsville Catholic Education Office, it recognises loving service of a young person lived out with a faith conviction who displays incredible generosity of spirit towards all those they meet. <br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Brooklyne Stegman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>CATHERINE McAULEY AWARD FOR COMMITMENT<br \/>\n<\/strong>Presented to a Year 12 student, who does not hold a badged leadership position, but has demonstrated a consistent effort across all areas of the College.<strong> <br \/>\n<em>Awarded to Gabrielle Keys<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>WENDY BRADRIDGE AWARD \u00a0FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the values of the Catholic school within the College community.<strong> <br \/>\n<em>Awarded to Bridget Baxter<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>IVANA BILIC MEMORIAL AWARD \u00a0FOR COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP<br \/>\n<\/strong>This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership and an attitude of respect and support for the Catholic ethos of the College.<br \/>\n<strong><em>Awarded to Bridget Baxter<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all award recipients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honour Awards TOWNSVILLE PAST STUDENTS\u2019 ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR A YOUNG WOMAN OF MERCY IN YEAR 7 This award is presented to a student who displays a strong commitment to community service and who demonstrates in her actions the Mercy ethos and College values. 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