Student Council Report

The 2020 Student Leadership Team was made up of a large group of enthusiastic young leaders. The Executive team consisted of:

• President Dooley Every • Vice President (Yr 12) Charlie Davis-Tope• Vice President (Yr 11) Amelia Bailey• Treasurer Cameron Lee• Secretary Arneh Beije

A large focus for the BSSC Student Leadership Team throughout 2020 was to promote inclusion, wellbeing, student voice, student engagement and self-efficacy across the college. These areas were particularly important in such a challenging year. Our leaders were successful in working above and beyond the challenges of the year to present many successes.

Some of the many highlights included:

• Vic SRC Conference and Congress• Representation on College Council • Student engagement and inclusion activities such as competitions and clubs • Optimism initiatives through remote learning• Fundraising events such as book drives• Online initiatives for events such as ANZAC Day• The Hope Initiative for building connections with the elderly

We would like to thank all staff and students for their support throughout 2020 and wish you all the best for the future.

A Message From the Principal

Welcome to our 2020 Awards Ceremony.

Tonight we gather to acknowledge the outstanding efforts and achievements of our students. One of our proudest claims is that BSSC caters for students with diverse strengths and needs and so it is with great pleasure that that we note the outstanding performance of our students across a wide range of endeavours from academic to cultural and sporting pursuits.

In a year so heavily impacted by COVID19 these students have done remarkably well to maintain their focus and achieve at such a high level.

My best wishes to all graduating students. You have a lifetime of opportunity before you and I trust that the way in which we have supported you provides a sound foundation for you as a learner, a person, a community member and a leader. The values and attitudes you have formed during your time in school and through your family and community connections will play a significant part in the way your approach the remainder of your life. Be positive, make good choices and think of others as well as yourself.

Congratulations to all students who will receive awards and thank you to the organisers of tonight’s ceremony.

Dale PearcePrincipal

Cover Design: Leroy Miller

Our ROLE is to empower learners for individual, community and global leadership.We value Respect, Optimism, Learning and Environment.

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday 16th December 20207:00 pm

Bendigo Senior Secondary College

Program

Meredith Fettling, Assistant Principal Amelia BaileySpencer Connors

PRESENTED BY

Ruby Norman

Amelia Bailey accompanied by Charlie Davis-Tope

Amelia Bailey accompanied by Charlie Davis-Tope

Dale Pearce, Principal

Dale Pearce and Jenny Moloney

Dale Pearce and Duane Anderson

David Stockwell (Musician of the Year)accompanied by Cheryl Long

Mark Lau and Mardi Holland

Bronnie Bishop and Michael Lennon

Damien Tangey

Paul Seery and Marcus Patching

Compilation of selected works

Dooley Every and Amelia Bailey

Matt Kellow and Michael Morrissey Angie Pollock and Kylie Hand

Jazz Band featuring:Charlie Davis-Tope, Martin Cohen, Luka Cordedda, Luke Creer, David Stockwell & Elliot Wellard Dale Pearce

Hosts:

ITEMS

1. Acknowledgement of Country 2. Advance Australia Fair

College Song

3. Principal’s Opening

4. Special Awards

5. Memorial Curriculum Awards

6. Musical Item Sonatina For Two or Three Timpani and Piano (Movements One and Four) by Alexander Tcherepnin

7. Education Awards

8. Year 11 Academic Awards A – L

9. College Council Report 10. Year 11 Academic Awards M – Z

11. VCE Media showreel

12. Student Leadership Team Report

13. Community Services Awards

14. Year 12 Academic Awards

15. Musical Item Cantaloupe Island/Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock 16. Miss Florence Anderson Award and Student of the Year

College Song

Verse OneFling wide the gates before us, For all the world's our own.Sing on in mighty chorus,To glories yet unknown.

The school upon the hill top,The linden tree in spring,

Our hearts will still remember,While Bendigo we sing.

Chorus'Qui patitur vincit'

The challenge assures,'He conquers, he conquers,

Whoever endures.'

Verse TwoLike stars from ages shaken,The golden memories fall,The passing years awaken,The noblest dreams of all,The lion guards forever,The school upon the hill,

Wherever we may wander,Her voice is with us still.

Chorus

Words by Ms Zoe Hasslett

Special AwardsSHORTLISTED FOR 2020 STUDENT OF THE YEAR AND MISS FLORENCE ANDERSON AWARDS Amelia BAILEY Charlie CLARK Charlie DAVIS-TOPE Dooley EVERY Esta FOUNTAIN Mitchell GRAHAM Emily GUNDRY

STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2020Sponsored by the Parents and Friends Association,Established in 1984. For the student who has made the most outstanding contribution to the life of the College based on:1. Curriculum Achievement 20202. Extracurricular contributions3. Demonstrated leadership qualitiesThe recipient will also receive the Caltex AllRounder Award.

2019 Recipient: Alyssa LAI

MISS FLORENCE ANDERSON MEMORIAL AWARD 2020 Old Gold Bendigo has established this award in memory of Miss Florence Anderson who was associated with Bendigo High School as a student, teacher and Senior Mistress for almost 55 years. She was the first Honorary Life Member of Old Gold Bendigo. Awarded to a student who has made a highly significant contribution to the life of the College.

2019 Recipient: Eve GRAY

KATHRYN LAKE MEMORIAL AWARD James WOODS The College community was deeply saddened at the tragic loss of Kathryn Lake, an esteemed former student of the college. Kathryn completed VCE in 1997, finishing in the top ten students, represented Victoria in Volleyball and was a finalist for the Student of the Year. Awarded to a student who has achieved both academic and sporting excellence, and who has been actively involved in a range of college activities.

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR David STOCKWELLEstablished in 1989 this award is for excellence in musical performance and musicianship in Unit 3 and 4 Music Performance. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Bendigo South since 2014.

HEATHER (PAINTER) CHATFIELD MEMORIAL PRIZE Sophie SHEILDS Abby WILLIAMSONHeather (Painter) Chatfield was a student in the 1930s and a teacher in the 1940s at Bendigo High School. She had a distinguished career in education and wrote several books. Two awards for outstanding Year 11 English students have been established in her honour by her husband and family. The Chatfield family also offered the College access to Heather’s extensive library. Established 2007.

TAYLOR FAMILY AWARDSEstablished in 2010. In memory of Clara and Robert Frederick Taylor in recognition of the role Bendigo High School played in the lives of their four children Beryl, Robert, Neil and Frederick.

TAYLOR FAMILY VCE AWARDS Montanna MAUD (Year11) Charlie DAVIS-TOPE (Year 12) This award is for an outstanding Year 11 and Year 12 student who worked consistently to achieve their best and made a significant contribution to the College.

TAYLOR FAMILY VET AWARDS Liam PRICE Bryce PURKISS This award is presented to two Year 12 students undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course and who worked consistently to achieve a high level of competency. This award is to support them to further their education and/or vocational pathway.

WAVERLEY PRIZE Macey HOLLANDThis prize has been presented every year since 1871 at the Awards Night of Bendigo Senior Secondary College (or its predecessors). It is provided as the result of a performance of Rob Roy, a drama founded on the famous story written by Sir Walter Scott. The performance took place on September 1st, 1871, at the Lyceum Theatre, which was located in Pall Mall, at the former location of the Bendigo Advertiser. At a meeting of the committee in October it was reported that there was a balance of one hundred and twelve pounds, seven shillings and sixpence which was put towards initiating the "Waverley Prize". This sum was handed over to the City Council, and on October 13th the Town Clerk was instructed to deposit it in the bank at current rate of interest. Since then the interest has been available every year for the Waverley Prize at Bendigo Senior Secondary College. "Waverley" was the first of Sir Walter Scott's historical novels. This award is for the most outstanding essay.

FEATONBY MEMORIAL PRIZE Soledad MUSKThis award was instituted in 1943 as the result of a bequest from the estates of the late Miss Featonby and Dr H N Featonby, an eminent ex-student of the College. This award is for an essay that shows a mature and critical approach in English Literature.

GOODMAN POETRY MEMORIAL PRIZE Alice CARPENTEREstablished in 1946 this prize is awarded in memory of Dr P. Goodman who was President of Bendigo High School Council for six years. It is awarded for the best poetry contribution in the college magazine.

HILL MEMORIAL PRIZE James SALIBAThis prize was established in 1952 by Mrs Lucy Hill in memory of her husband, the late Mr Tom Hill who taught at Bendigo High School for many years. This award is for the best prose contribution in the college magazine.

MARK RITCHIE MEMORIAL AWARD Mikko TORTOZAIn memory of Mark, the MIPs Coordinator at the College, who was passionate about keeping students engaged in education and/or training. Tragically Mark was killed in a bus accident in Egypt in January 2006. Awarded to encourage a Year 11 student to remain engaged in their studies.

JOHN TURNER MEMORIAL AWARD Montanna MAUD Established in 2005, this award recognises the role John Turner played in supporting sport within the College. He was passionate about sport and made an impression on all who came in contact with him at BSSC. It was his goal that as many students as possible be given an opportunity to represent the College in sport and achieve their best. The award encourages a student to continue in their chosen sport.

TARA HUBBER MEMORIAL AWARD Kilby TODD Tara Hubber was a Year 11 student at the College for a short time at the start of 1996. She was a very active and popular student who was successful at both school and her chosen sports of horse riding and rowing. After her sudden death, college staff initiated the Tara Hubber Sports Scholarship Fund for a female student who has achieved significantly at an individual level in her chosen sport.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE (ADF) FUTURE INNOVATORS AWARD Liam PRICEAwarded to a Year 12 student who demonstrates motivation, innovation and achievement in a STEM related field.

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE (ADF) LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK AWARD Bryce PURKISSAwarded to a Year 12 student who demonstrates the qualities of teamwork, leadership, integrity and initiative. Sponsored by the Australian Defence Force.

Special Awards

AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC CHANGE-MAKER AWARD Chelsea HALLIn recognition of students' demonstration of the Olympic Spirit through leadership and driving positive change in their community.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY INFINITY AWARDS Audrey ANDREWS Amelia BAILEY Annie CLAXTON Khatima QORBANI Eliza TURNER La Trobe Infinity Awards are awarded to five Year11 students who have demonstrated academic excellence and participated in the wider community. The award recognises students who have also demonstrated a strong sense of social and environmental responsibility through the extra curricula activities they have undertaken.

IRENE KNIGHT MEMORIAL SERVICE AWARD Jess NEALEThis award recognises the contribution Irene made to the College, initially as a parent and then as a friend of the College. In particular, she was involved with our Parents Club and with the Boys’ Cricket Team. Awarded to a member of the Bendigo Senior Secondary College community in recognition of their service and contribution to the life of the College.

LINDA LYONS STAFF AWARD Judy STEWARTAwarded to a College staff member who demonstrates kindness, empathy and support for fellow staff and models the values of the college.

OLD GOLD ALUMNI AWARD Amy GREENWOOD Old Gold Bendigo, our alumni group established this award in memory of past staff members. Awarded to a staff member who has made a significant contribution to the life and development of the College. Established in 1999.

STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING Kait KELLYAwarded to a teacher who has shown leadership in community building.

Memorial Curriculum Awards

BAILEY STEVENS MEMORIAL AWARD Sophie SHEILDSThis award is presented to a student who has demonstrated personal commitment and endeavour and is awarded as an encouragement to remain engaged in their studies. Established in 2020 in memory of Bailey Stevens a former student at the college.

EDMUND BEILHARZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Jansje SCHEPISIEdmund Beilharz was Head of Music at the school from 1963 to 1986. He was an inspirational and far-sighted Music Educator devoted to the advancement of music in the school as well as in the wider community. This award is presented to a Year 11 Music student who has shown dedication and commitment to their studies and has made an outstanding contribution to the overall music program at the college.

FRIENDS OF THE BENDIGO ART GALLERY CHRIS WOOD MEMORIAL BURSARY AWARD Annie CLAXTON Sascha MULLERThis award is in memory of Chris Wood a dedicated and respected Art teacher and former Head of Art. She was renowned for her contributions to extracurricular activities. Chris was also a passionate supporter of the Bendigo Art Gallery. Awarded to two Year 11 students who have achieved highly in both the academic and practical disciplines of the Visual Arts. This award is sponsored by Friends of the Bendigo Art Gallery Inc.

GARETH EVANS MEMORIAL AWARD Jack MEADEThis Award is in memory of Gareth Liam Evans who attended Bendigo Senior Secondary College from 1983-84. His favourite subject was Economics and he went on to do a major in this subject in University. Gareth later worked with the Murri Indigenous people and the Vietnamese Community based in Brisbane. He was a friend of underprivileged people everywhere. He died in March 2011 at the age of 44, after a courageous battle with the effects of multiple sclerosis. His father, Jim Evans hopes that this award will assist a student from BSSC to pursue studies at the tertiary level.

GARY DEWAR MEMORIAL AWARD Seth BISHEstablished in 2001, this award is presented in memory of Gary, a respected Bendigo music teacher. As well as being responsible for setting up the original VET Music Industry Skills course, Gary taught many VCE guitar students at the College. It is awarded to a Year 11 or Year 12 guitar or percussion student who has shown both commitment and excellence throughout the year.

HEATHER LINDHE MEMORIAL DRAMA PRIZE Taylah CHISHOLMEndowed by the Bendigo community in honour of ex-student Heather Lindhe's contribution to stage, television and radio in Bendigo. Presented for the first time in 1995. This prize is for the most outstanding student in dramatic arts in Year 12.

HELEN SANDERSON MEMORIAL AWARD Asher GEDDESHelen taught at Bendigo Senior Secondary College from 1985 until 1990. She was responsible for the implementation of the Girls in Maths and Science Program. Established in 1990 by the College staff in memory of Helen, this award is for the most outstanding girl in Year 11 Mathematics and Science.

HOLLAND FOUNDATION SIR GEORGE HOLLAND MEMORIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Joel WINGRAVESir George Holland was a distinguished ex-student of the College who became National President of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) from 1950 until 1960. He was knighted for his outstanding services to the community, having a passionate interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and their families. This award is sponsored by the Holland Foundation and was established in 2002. In the spirit of courage, commitment and community service shown by Sir George and Lady May Holland, this award is presented to a student who has displayed perseverance and maintained a commitment and focus towards their education.

JAMES AND MARY PASCOE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Geordi LAMBThis scholarship was endowed by the late Miss Emily Pascoe, a past pupil and member of staff, in memory of her parents James and Mary Pascoe. Established in 1944 this scholarship supports a Year 11 student to continue their Year 12 studies.

JOEL FROST MEMORIAL AWARDSA community group (initiated by David Mansell and Big W) raised funds for a perpetual award in memory of Joel who was tragically killed only days after completing his VCE in 2001.

JOEL FROST MEMORIAL AWARD FOR DRAMA Jed BLOOMFIELDThis award is for a Unit 3 and 4 Drama student who shows talent and enthusiasm, to assist them to pursue this interest.

JOEL FROST MEMORIAL AWARD FOR MEDIA STUDIES Dooley EVERYThis award is for a Unit 3 and 4 Media Studies student who shows potential and creativity, to assist them to pursue studies in this area.

JOYCE ROWE MEMORIAL PRIZE Mollie HOULIHANIn memory of Joyce Rowe, for her contribution to Education at this college, and at the Regional and State level. This prize was established in 1991 by the Parents and Friends Association. Awarded to a Year 11 student, who through individual effort and endeavour, has shown a marked improvement in academic achievement over the year, obtaining an excellent result.

JUSTIN HAIRE MEMORIAL AWARD Spencer CONNORSThis award has been supported since 1994 by the Haire family in memory of Justin who was a very highly regarded student at the College in 1987 and 1988. In recognition of the importance of self-expression and communication in promoting mental health and resilience, the award is for the best piece of original writing which expresses personal opinions or beliefs, or describes a significant personal experience.

Memorial Curriculum Awards

MARGARET STANDEN MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY ACQUISITION AWARD Olivia WALKLATEThis award was established in 2017 in memory of Margaret Standen, a valued member of the Visual Arts Learning Area at Bendigo Senior Secondary College from 1977 to 2013.This award is for an outstanding final studio piece by a student in Unit 4 Studio Arts Photography.

MICHAEL KEATING MEMORIAL AUTOMOTIVE AWARD Daniel BLAKEThis award is presented to a student who has shown significant improvement in the development of their skills in VET Automotive. The award recognises their personal commitment and endeavour and is awarded as an encouragement award to continue working in the VET Automotive industry. Established in 2019 in memory of Michael Keating a former student at the college.

PAUL AND LORRAINE CRACKNALL MEMORIAL ARTS AWARD Eleanor HOLMThis award is in recognition and memory of Paul Cracknall and his loving wife Lorraine. It is awarded on characteristics both embodied by the former Head of Arts and demonstrated by the recipient who has exhibited excellent artistic ability, commitment and exceptional personal qualities.

PROFESSOR GEOFFREY WATSON MEMORIAL PRIZE Corey LIONISIn memory of an ex-student of this College, Professor Geoffrey Watson, Professor Emeritus of Statistics at Princeton University, USA. To recognise his achievements, another ex-student Professor Frank Milne, Professor of Economics and Finance at Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, initiated this award in 1998. This award is for the most outstanding Year 12 Mathematics student who has studied Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods.

PROFESSOR STRUAN SUTHERLAND MEMORIAL SCIENCE AWARD Lauren WHITEIn memory of one of the College's most acclaimed ex-students. Professor Struan Sutherland was awarded the Order of Australia for his service to science as a leading contributor to research in clinical toxicology and the biology of Australia's venomous creatures, and for the development of the funnel web spider anti-venom. Established in 2002 by his sister, Rosemary Sutherland. This award is for the most outstanding Year 12 Science student.

RYALL MEMORIAL AWARD Jack WIGNEYEstablished in 2018, this award is provided by the trust fund of Peter Ryall, in recognition of the role Bendigo High School played in the lives of his cousins Keith, Ivan and Heather; for a student who has demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment and perseverance with their studies and is planning on pursuing a career in Engineering.

SIR GEORGE HOLLAND MEMORIAL MATHS PRIZE Lachlan WOODWARDSir George Holland was a distinguished ex-student of the College who became National President of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) from 1950 until 1960. He was knighted for his outstanding services to the community, having a passionate interest in the welfare of returned soldiers and their families.Donated by his oldest daughter Aimee Yvonne Clark, this prize is awarded to the most outstanding Year 11 Mathematics student.

WODETZKI MEMORIAL ART PRIZE Zara LONGDonated by Mr V Wodetzki for the most promising Art student in Year 11. Established in 1966.

Memorial Curriculum Awards

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER BALAKI WUKA AWARD Ruby NORMAN Darcy RADFORD‘Giving to Community’. Awarded to two Year 12 Indigenous students who have made a significant contribution within the college and wider community during their time at BSSC. Established 2019 by Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER DURTONDJEK NGURE AWARD Soledad MUSKAcademic Performance, ‘Great Brain' or 'Your Brain is Great'. Awarded to the Year 12 Indigenous student who has demonstrated high level commitment to all areas of study and maintained consistent and high level attendance during their time at BSSC. Established 2019 by Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation.

ADVANCE PROGRAM INTERMEDIATE VCAL AWARD Olivia LOGAN Oliver MUGGLETONAwarded to an Intermediate VCAL student who has made a positive contribution to the community, while embodying the college values.

ADVANCE PROGRAM SENIOR VCAL AWARD Izabella MILLS Pha The You MOOAwarded Senior VCAL student who has made a positive contribution to the community, and embodied the college values.

BART'N'PRINT WORK EXPERIENCE AWARD Tameka LOUGOONThis award provides work experience in the Design, Printing and Signage Industries for an outstanding student in Visual Communication and Design Units 3 and 4. Established in 2005.

BENDIGO EXCAVATORS AWARD Pacy BALDOCK Kyle ERIKSEN This award is presented to two students for their positive commitment, effort and achievement in the development of their practical skills in VET Automotive. Awarded as an encouragement to continue working in the VET Automotive industry. Awarded to a student in first and second year. Established in 2016.

BSSC PHOTOGRAPHY CLICK ACQUISITION AWARD Chelsea DILLONFor an outstanding final studio piece by a student in Unit 4 Studio Arts Photography. Established in 2015.

CVGT AUSTRALIA SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICESHIP AWARD Ruby NORMANAwarded to a highly motivated student who has demonstrated commitment to their school program and the completion of their training competencies, with demonstration of excellence in the workplace. Established in 2010.

CVGT AUSTRALIA WORK PLACEMENT AWARD Amy MILLSAwarded to a highly motivated student who has demonstrated commitment to the work placement process and excelled in the workplace. Established in 2010.

ENGLISH CREATIVE WRITING PRIZE Jasmine SANTLEYThis award recognises the creative talents of a Year 11 student. It is awarded for a piece of writing which explores a personal view of overcoming challenges. Established in 2017.

FERNWOOD FITNESS SCHOLARSHIP Tiarni BAXTER Tara SLENDERThis award is presented to two Year 11 students entering Year 12 who excel in a sporting field, as well as contributing to the community.

Education Awards

GERMAN AWARD Corey LIONISAwarded to the highest achieveing student studying German Units 3 and 4. The Delegation of the European Union to Australia established this award in 2020.

INDONESIAN AWARD Fiona MURPHYSince 1994 this award has been donated by Joan Ponsford, the staff member who initiated the study of Indonesian at Bendigo Senior Secondary College.Awarded to a Unit 1 and 2 Indonesian student who is continuing Indonesian at Unit 3 and 4 level, as a form of encouragement.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARD Lei LINAwarded to an English Language Centre student who has shown excellence in their studies.

JACK BROCKOFF VICTORIAN INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIP Mickayla BRITTON-WYLIE Riley GRAHAMPublic Education Foundation Scholarship supports Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander students enrolled in Public Schools in Victoria to successfully complete their senior years of schooling. The application for this Scholarship was completed by Eaglehawk Secondary College but was unable to be presented to the recipients at the Public Awards ceremony due to Covid-19 this year.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL - ACCOUNTING AWARD Jack MEADEAwarded to the highest achieving student in Accounting Units 3 and 4. LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD – ACCOUNTING Sean BELLAwarded to the highest achieving student in Accounting Units 1 and 2.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Fiona MURPHYAwarded to the highest achieving student in Business Management Units 1 and 2.

Education Awards LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD – ECONOMICS Holly SPARROWAwarded to the highest achieving student in Economics Units 1 and 2.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD - LEGAL STUDIES Shantaye MCGRATHAwarded to the highest achieving student in Legal Studies Units 1 and 2.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY VISUAL ART AWARD Jalen HOSKINFor a piece of art work from a Unit 3 and 4 Visual Arts student, to be displayed within the College as part of the Student Acquisition Award.

MCKENZIE FAMILY RESEARCH AWARD El Camino BARNES LIBRIOFor a student who has achieved excellent academic results in Extended Investigation and demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the research process.

'OSTINATO' AWARD Tom FLEMINGEstablished in 1994, this award is provided by the trust fund of Doctors Michael Grounds and Elizabeth Sinclair. This award is for excellence in Music Performance Units 1 and 2.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ART ACQUISITION AWARD Charlie CLARKFor a piece of art work from a Unit 3 and 4 Art or Studio Art student to be acquired by the College as part of the Student Art Acquisition Award. Sponsored by the Parents and Friends Association since 1994.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Shannae CASTLETON Shakira ELLIOTT-JACKSON Riley GRAHAM Eh Wah PAW Nay Hla TUNThe Parent and Friends Association provides a number of Encouragement Awards to Year 11 students, to assist them with their Year 12 studies.

PETER BAKER AND ASSOCIATES LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 1 AND 2 AWARD Samuel HILLERFor an outstanding Unit 1 and 2 Legal Studies student who has achieved excellent academic results, shown enthusiasm and involvement in their studies and who intends to study Unit 3 and 4 Legal Studies.

PETER BAKER AND ASSOCIATES LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 1 AND 2 ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD Annalisa RICH-JONESFor a Unit 1 and 2 student who has demonstrated commitment and dedication to Legal Studies and intends to study Unit 3 and 4 Legal Studies.

PETER BAKER AND ASSOCIATES LEGAL STUDIES UNIT 3 AND 4 AWARD Paige OPIE Awarded to a Unit 3 and 4 Legal Studies student who has demonstrated excellent academic achievement and has shown enthusiasm and involvement in the study of Legal Studies.

Education AwardsPETER BAKER AND ASSOCIATES UNIVERSITY AWARD Shae POWNEYAwarded to a Year 12 Legal Studies student who has demonstrated excellent academic results, enthusiasm and involvement in the study of Legal Studies and who intends to pursue the study of Law/Legal Studies at a tertiary level.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP ART AWARD Madeline LYNCHPresented to the winner of a special Art competition. The winning piece of art is acquired by the College. Established in 1986.

WHITE HILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE AWARD Taine LANGAwarded to a Year 12 student who has achieved excellent academic results and intends to pursue a career in the medical field. Established in 2018.

Sports AwardsA Sports Award is given for outstanding sporting contribution and achievement where the student is:• representing the college (e.g. Sandhurst Division)• representing the state or country• a member of a college team which wins the School Sport Victoria title.

Unfortunately, sporting events were significantly interrupted this year due to the impact of Covid-19, therefore no sporting awards will be presented.

Year 11 Awards

Brianna ALDRIDGE Business Management Unit 1 Business Management Unit 2Audrey ANDREWS Business Management Unit 3&4 Dance Unit 1 English Language Unit 2 Physics Unit 1 Student Leadership Team La Trobe University Infinity AwardHamish ARCHIBALD VET Automotive Unit 2Tyran ARNOLD VCAL Applied Technology Unit 2Henry ASHMAN Design and Technology: Competition Vehicles Unit 1Kyra ATTARD Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2 VET Hairdressing Unit 2Nay Ye Thwey AUNG Music Styles Unit 1 VET Music Industry Performance Unit 1 VET Music Industry Performance Unit 2Amelia BAILEY English Language Unit 2 Student Leadership Team La Trobe University Infinity Award Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020Pacy BALDOCK Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2 VET Integrated Technologies Unit 2 Bendigo Excavators AwardJamie BALL VET Cisco Unit 1 VET Cisco Unit 2Eva BARNSTABLE Business Management Unit 1 Business Management Unit 2Tiarni BAXTER Fernwood Fitness ScholarshipElisha BEGGS Health and Human Development Unit 2Arneh BEIJE English Language Unit 1 History: Ancient Unit 2 Student Leadership Team

Sean BELL Accounting Unit 1 La Trobe Business School Excellence Award - AccountingAugust Say BER Digital Literacy Semester 1Kurtley BERRY Head Start Intermediate Litracy Unit 2Zahli BIGGS Visual Communication Design Unit 2William BITTER Sociology Unit 2Daniel BLAKE Biology Unit 1Ella BOGASKI General Mathematics Unit 2 VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 1Leteisha BOURKE English Unit 2 Health and Human Development Unit 1 Health and Human Development Unit 2Zoe BOYCE Literature Unit 2 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 1Aliza BRADLEY Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2Natasha BRATBY English Unit 1Finbar BRAY Student Leadership TeamAbbey BREEWEL Drama Unit 1 English Unit 2Amanda BRERETON Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2Mickayla BRITTON-WYLIE Jack Brockhoff Victorian Indigenous ScholarshipSammi BROWELL English Unit 1Naomi BROWN English Language Unit 1 VET Business Unit 1 VET Business Unit 2Patrick BROWN Student Leadership TeamEmily BULL English Unit 1Daniel BULLEN Physics Unit 1 Physics Unit 2

Year 11 students who have received any award as part of this ceremony are listed below. The listing alsoincludes Academic Awards. An ACADEMIC AWARD is given for outstanding academic performance ineach Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and VictorianCertificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) class.

Year 11 AwardsBailee BURDON English Unit 1Tyler BURKE English Language Unit 2Cerys BUSH Legal Studies Unit 2Ruby BYRNE VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1Solomon CAMERON Business Management Unit 1Mary CARBERY Food Studies Unit 2 Psychology Unit 1Shannae CASTLETON VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1 Parents and Friends Encouragement AwardAmber CHONG English Unit 2 Student Leadership TeamAzhia CLARIDGE English Unit 1 Psychology Unit 1Annie CLAXTON English Language Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 2 Literature Unit 2 Studio Arts: Photography Unit 1 Studio Arts: Photography Unit 2 Student Leadership Team Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery Chris Wood Memorial Bursary Award La Trobe University Infinity AwardXavier COLE Physical Education Unit 1 Physical Education Unit 2 VET Agriculture Unit 3&4Spencer CONNORS Justin Haire Memorial AwardRoanan CORNISH Design and Technology: Competition Vehicles Unit 2Andrew COSTA Head Start Intermediate Personal Development Unit 2Jessica COTTERILL English Unit 2Luke CREER German Unit 2 Music Styles Unit 2Mia CRIMMINS Chemistry Unit 1 VET Integrated Technologies Unit 1 Student Leadership TeamMichaela CRONE Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2Hayley CUMMINGS Drama Unit 2 Food Studies Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 2 Media Unit 2

Studio Arts: Photography Unit 1Imogen CURRIE VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 2Zoe DALDY General Mathematics Unit 1Jorja DENNIS Biology Unit 3&4 General Mathematics Unit 2 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 2Matthew DOHERTY VET Building and Construction Unit 1Ryan DOWNES VET Building and Construction Unit 2Joshua DOWSING English Unit 2Jamaya DRAPER English Unit 1 Philosophy Unit 1Amy DUNN English Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 2 History: Ancient Unit 1 Indonesian Unit 2 Student Leadership TeamBailey DUNN General Mathematics Unit 1Emily DUNSTONE Economics Unit 2Zak ELLERTON VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2Shakira ELLIOTT-JACKSON Parents and Friends Encouragement AwardShayan FATEH English Unit 1 Philosophy Unit 2Jemma FAWCETT General Mathematics Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 2Ella FIELDEW English Unit 2Cameron FIELDS Student Leadership TeamMaddison FILBEY Design and Technology: Wood Unit 2Sophie FISHER Design and Technology: Wood Unit 1 Design and Technology: Wood Unit 2Tom FLEMING Music Performance Unit 1 'Ostinato' AwardEli FOX VET Building and Construction Unit 1Ella FREEMAN English Unit 1Jake GAMBLE VET Automotive Unit 1

Year 11 Awards Chelsea GARDNER VET Hospitality Unit 2Asher GEDDES Biology Unit 1 Biology Unit 2 Chemistry Unit 1 Chemistry Unit 2 Literature Unit 2 Helen Sanderson Memorial AwardBenyamin GEEVARGHESE BINU Accounting Unit 2Lewis GILLETT Physical Education Unit 2Cooper GLANVILLE VET Automotive Unit 1Carlie GLANVILLE Biology Unit 1 Biology Unit 2 English Unit 1 English Unit 2 Physical Education Unit 3&4Lauren GOODWIN English Unit 1Margaret GOREY Biology Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 2Riley GRAHAM Jack Brockhoff Victorian Indigenous Scholarship Parents and Friends Encouragement AwardDarcy GRAY English Unit 1 English Unit 2 Systems Engineering Unit 2Corey GREEN VET Automotive Unit 2Bailey HALES Systems Engineering Unit 1Abby HARVEY English Unit 1 Health and Human Development Unit 1Samuel HILLER General Mathematics Unit 2 Peter Baker and Associates Legal Studies Unit 1 and 2 AwardLaura HIPWELL English Language Unit 1 Physical Education Unit 1 Physical Education Unit 2 Psychology Unit 2 Sociology Unit 1Ayesha HOEY Biology Unit 1 English Unit 2 Food Studies Unit 3&4 Health and Human Development Unit 2Jack HOPLEY VET Engineering Unit 1Mollie HOULIHAN Joyce Rowe Memorial Prize

December Soe HTON EAL General Maths Unit 1 VCAL Applied Technology Unit 1Meg HUNNIBELL Chemistry Unit 2 Literature Unit 1 Media Unit 1Jordan HYNES VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1Nathan INGLIS Student Leadership TeamGeorgia IRWIN Chemistry Unit 1 Chemistry Unit 2 Mathematical Methods Unit 2 Physical Education Unit 1 Physical Education Unit 2William JACKEL Business Management Unit 3&4 Design and Technology: Wood Unit 1 VET Building and Construction Unit 3&4Jessica JACKS English Unit 1Trinity JACKSON English Unit 1Hayley-Jade JACKSON Foundation Mathematics Unit 2Jessie JENKYN General Mathematics Unit 2Teisha JOHN Art - Applied Focus Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2Caeleb JOHNSON VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2Milla JOVANOVIC English Unit 2Bevan KINNIBURGH Economics Unit 1 Legal Studies Unit 1Harrison KNIGHT-THOMAS VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2Moo Moo KU EAL Intensive Unit 2Geordi LAMB James and Mary Pascoe Memorial ScholarshipMarnie LAMBERT General Mathematics Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 2 Psychology Unit 2 VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 1Zane LAURSEN Computing Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 1Tori LEAN VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2

Reece LEERSEN VET Building and Construction Unit 1 VET Building and Construction Unit 2Kamaya LEVERSHA English Unit 2 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 2Junxiao LI General Mathematics Unit 1Lei LIN General Mathematics Unit 2 Mathematical Methods Unit 2 International Student AwardCourtney LOCK English Unit 1Olivia LOGAN VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills Intermediate Unit 2 Advance Program Intermediate VCAL AwardCodi LONG Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills Intermediate Unit 1Zara LONG French Unit 1 French Unit 2 Literature Unit 1 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 1 Wodetzki Memorial Art PrizeBeatrice LONSDALE Health and Human Development Unit 3&4Eliza LOVE Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1Bryce LUTON Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1Kaelan MASIERO VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2Montanna MAUD English Unit 2 VET Sport and Recreation Unit 1 John Turner Memorial Award Taylor Family VCE AwardZoe MCCLUSKY Psychology Unit 3&4Bailey MCGEE English Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 2Shantaye MCGRATH General Mathematics Unit 1 Legal Studies Unit 2 Psychology Unit 1 Psychology Unit 2 La Trobe Law School - Excellence Award 2020 - Legal Studies Award

Melea MCKAY English Unit 1 English Unit 2 Mathematical Methods Unit 1 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 3&4Lucy MCKENZIE English Unit 1 VET Hospitality Unit 1 VET Hospitality Unit 2Lauren MCLEAN English Language Unit 1Aidan MEREDITH Physics Unit 2Samantha MILES Biology Unit 2 VET Animal Studies Unit 2Lily MILLAR Biology Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 2 Literature Unit 1 Psychology Unit 1Leroy MILLER Media Unit 1 VET Interactive Digital Media Unit 1 VET Interactive Digital Media Unit 2 Visual Communication Design Unit 1Hope MITCHELL Sociology Unit 2Hsa Klo MOO Digital Literacy Semester 2Lachlan MOON Mathematical Methods Unit 1 Mathematical Methods Unit 2Isabelle MOUNTJOY-AUSTIN Studio Arts: Photography Unit 2Oliver MUGGLETON Physical Education - Applied Focus Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2 VET Sport and Recreation Unit 2 Advance Program Intermediate VCAL AwardSascha MULLER Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 2 Friends of Bendigo Art Gallery Chris Wood Memorial Bursary AwardBianca MURLEY Art General Unit 1Fiona MURPHY Business Management Unit 1 Business Management Unit 2 Indonesian Unit 1 Indonesian Award La Trobe Business School Excellence Award 2020 - Business Management

Year 11 Awards

Jordyn MURRAY JOHNSON VET Engineering Unit 2Sydney NDIKUMANA General Mathematics Unit 2Emma NEELY English Unit 2Tara NEWBERRY General Mathematics Unit 1Samuel NICHOLAS Physical Education Unit 1Emmaleigh NORTON VET Automotive Unit 3&4Abbi O'CONNOR English Unit 1 English Unit 2Matthew O'KEEFE Design and Technology: Metals Unit 1Tha Zin OO VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 2Indigo PARKINSON Foundation Mathematics Unit 2Eh Khee PAUNG Visual Communication Design Unit 2Lulu Say PAW VCE Bridging English Unit 1Say PAW EAL Intensive Unit 2Eh Wah PAW VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 2 Parents and Friends Encouragement AwardRobert PEARSON VET Engineering Unit 1Xavier PEEBLES VET Agriculture Unit 2Reilley PORTER VET Engineering Unit 2Indi POWER Art General Unit 2Bei PRESTON TAYLOR Dance Unit 2Tara PRIDHAM Mathematical Methods Unit 1 Visual Communication Design Unit 1Sinead PURCELL VET Community Services Unit 1 VET Community Services Unit 2Joel PURDY General Mathematics Unit 1Tamika PURDY-ROWE VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 1Charlotte PURSELL Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VET Community Services Unit 1Khatima QORBANI La Trobe University Infinity AwardShaylee REDDIN JOWETT VET Make Up Unit 2Billie REIDY Business Management Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 2

Tarja REMNANT Foundation Mathematics Unit 1Annalisa RICH-JONES Peter Baker and Associates Legal Studies Unit 1 and 2 Encouragement AwardAlannah RIELLEY Biology Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 1 Psychology Unit 2Annika ROBERTSON Legal Studies Unit 1Lillian ROBERTS-REYNOLDS General Mathematics Unit 1Sophie RULE Environmental Science Unit 2 General Mathematics Unit 1 General Mathematics Unit 2Oliver SANDERSON Design and Technology: Metals Unit 2Jasmine SANTLEY English Unit 2 Media Unit 2 English Creative Writing PrizeJansje SCHEPISI Auslan Unit 1 Auslan Unit 2 Music Performance Unit 2 Edmund Beilharz Memorial ScholarshipHarrison SCHULTZ Mathematical Methods Unit 1 Mathematical Methods Unit 2Patrick SEBIRE VET Automotive Unit 3&4Indiana SEELENMEYER VET Outdoor Recreation Unit 1Jala SEVIOUR Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Angel SHAJU General Mathematics Unit 1Sophie SHEILDS General Mathematics Unit 1 Health and Human Development Unit 1 History: 20th Century Unit 1 Bailey Stevens Memorial Award Heather (Painter) Chatfield Memorial PrizeJonathon SHORT Head Start Intermediate Numeracy Unit 1 Head Start Intermediate Numeracy Unit 2 Head Start Intermediate Personal Development Unit 1Jayde SIDDLE Legal Studies Unit 1 Psychology Unit 2Jorja SIMPSON VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1Monica SLADE VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2Tara SLENDER Fernwood Fitness Scholarship

Year 11 Awards

Emma SNOWDON English Unit 1 English Unit 2 Environmental Science Unit 1Holly SPARROW La Trobe Business School Excellence Award 2020 - Economics AwardJohn STEER Computing Unit 1Mathilda STEWART Australian Global Politics Unit 1 German Unit 1 Student Leadership TeamApril STEWART VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2Tiarna STRAUSS Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 2 VET Make Up Unit 1Tahlia SWINNERTON Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Health and Human Development - Applied Focus Unit 1Hind TAYBA Sociology Unit 2Gorjah TAYLOR VET Community Services Unit 2Riley THEOBOLD VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1Jamia THOMAS-COLLARD VET Building and Construction Unit 1 VET Building and Construction Unit 2Jaxon THOMPSON Food Studies Unit 1Jayde THOMSON-CRUSE VET Outdoor Recreation Unit 2Mikko TORTOZA Mark Ritchie Memorial AwardIsabella TOY VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 2Nay Hla TUN Parents and Friends Encouragement AwardEliza TURNER Sociology Unit 1 La Trobe University Infinity AwardBree VEALE Legal Studies Unit 2Emilia VELLACOTT English Unit 2 Sociology Unit 1Nathaniel WALKER Food Studies Unit 1 VET Hospitality Unit 1

Samuel WALLACE Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 Foundation Mathematics Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Intermediate Unit 2 VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Intermediate Unit 1William WALLACE-SMITH Foundation Mathematics Unit 1Kiarni WALLS Head Start Intermediate Literacy Unit 1Mia WALSH General Mathematics Unit 1Qiaochu WENG Chinese First Language Unit 3&4 English Language (International Program) Unit 1 English Language (International Program) Unit 2Keegan WHITE Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 1Adam WILD Health and Human Development Unit 2Abby WILLIAMSON English Unit 2 Health and Human Development Unit 1 Heather (Painter) Chatfield Memorial PrizeRory WILSON Australian Global Politics Unit 2 History: 20th Century Unit 2Heath WILSON General Mathematics Unit 2 Psychology Unit 1 VET Information Technology Unit 1 VET Information Technology Unit 2Thomas WILSON English Language Unit 1James WOODS General Mathematics Unit 2 Kathryn Lake Memorial AwardLachlan WOODWARD English Language Unit 2 Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Mathematical Methods Unit 1 Mathematical Methods Unit 2 Physical Education Unit 3&4 Specialist Mathematics Unit 1 Specialist Mathematics Unit 2 Sir George Holland Memorial Maths Prize

Year 11 Awards

Year 12 Awards Year 12 students who have received any award as part of this ceremony are listed below. The listing also includes Academic Awards. An ACADEMIC AWARD is given for outstanding academic performance in each Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) class.

Courtney ABEL College Council Representative Education Committee RepresentativeJack ALDERSON Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Paris ALLAN History: Revolutions Unit 3&4Freya ANDREWS English Unit 3&4Khin AYE VCE Bridging English Unit 2Zahra AZIMI Psychology Unit 3&4 Student Leadership TeamEl Camino BARNES LIBRIO Extended Investigation Unit 3&4 McKenzie Family Research AwardGrace BARTON Psychology Unit 3&4Noah BENTLEY Business Management Unit 3&4Seth BISH Gary Dewar Memorial AwardDaniel BLAKE Michael Keating Memorial Automotive AwardJed BLOOMFIELD Drama Unit 3&4 Joel Frost Memorial Award For DramaMillie BLOW Health and Human Development Unit 3&4 Legal Studies Unit 3&4 VET Allied Health Year 2Brock BURNS VET Building and Construction Semester 2Jorja BUTLER VCAL Numeracy - Senior Unit 2Philippa BYWATERS English Language Unit 3&4 Psychology Unit 3&4Alice CARPENTER Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 History: Ancient Unit 3&4 Goodman Poetry Memorial PrizeTaylah CHISHOLM Theatre Studies Unit 3&4 Heather Lindhe Memorial Drama PrizeRenee CHNG Media Unit 3&4Charlie CLARK Art General Unit 3&4 Music Investigation Unit 3&4 Parents and Friends Art Acquisition Award Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020

Jessica COPELAND Food Studies - Applied Focus Unit 1 Food Studies - Applied Focus Unit 2Mattia COSTELOW Student Leadership TeamOlivia CROFT English Unit 3&4Justyce CROSSMAN Legal Studies Unit 3&4Nathan CURRAN Auslan Unit 3&4Dimity CURREN Student Leadership TeamConnor CURRY Head Start Senior NumeracyCharlie DAVIS-TOPE College Council Representative Education Committee Representative Student Leadership Team Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020 Taylor Family VCE AwardPalmira DEMARIA OSULLIVAN English Unit 3&4 Student Leadership TeamPreetinder DHILLON English Essentials Unit 3&4Chelsea DILLON Visual Communication Design Unit 3&4 BSSC Photography Click Acquisition AwardEh Doe DOH Digital Literacy Semester 2Kayla DOWNES English Unit 3&4Eden DUNSTONE Legal Studies Unit 3&4Dylan EDGECOMBE VCAL Numeracy - Senior Unit 2Tahlia ELDRIDGE Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Kiera ELLIS Psychology - Applied Focus Unit 2 VET Community Services Unit 1 VET Community Services Unit 2Kyle ERIKSEN Bendigo Excavators AwardDooley EVERY Media Unit 3&4 VET Interactive Digital Media Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Joel Frost Memorial Award For Media Studies Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020

Year 12 Awards Nicole FERREIRA Psychology Unit 3&4Sydney FINDLAY Economics Unit 3&4 English Unit 3&4 Health and Human Development Unit 3&4Jemma FINNING Head Start Senior LiteracyCaitlin FORBES Legal Studies Unit 3&4Esta FOUNTAIN Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020Lachlan FRISCHKE Physics Unit 3&4Cody GEBERT Student Leadership TeamAlexandra GILMORE Health and Human Development Unit 3&4Sarah GODFREY Art Fashion Unit 3&4Mitchell GRAHAM Business Management Unit 3&4 VET Sport and Recreation Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020Emily GUNDRY English Unit 3&4 Philosophy Unit 3&4 Sociology Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Shortlisted for Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award 2020 Shortlisted for Student of the Year 2020Chelsea HALL VET Allied Health Year 2 Australian Olympic Change-Maker AwardAmy HARDING Biology Unit 3&4Claudia HARDINGHAM VET Hairdressing Unit 3&4Leila HILL Sociology Unit 3&4 VET Make Up Unit 3&4Sara HILL Dance Unit 3&4Macey HOLLAND Biology Unit 3&4 English Unit 3&4 Indonesian Unit 3&4 Waverley PrizeEleanor HOLM Art General Unit 3&4 Paul and Lorraine Cracknall Memorial Arts Award

Jalen HOSKIN English Unit 3&4 Health and Human Development Unit 3&4 La Trobe University Visual Art AwardEh Lar HTOO Student Leadership TeamBlake HUGHSTON Student Leadership TeamWesley HUNTER Biology Unit 3&4 Chemistry Unit 3&4 English Language Unit 3&4Hannah ILSLEY Physical Education Unit 3&4Mitchell INGHAM Geography Unit 3&4Henry JOHN Design and Technology: Wood Unit 3&4Don Rashmitha KANNANGARA Student Leadership TeamRozman KAWMAR VET Building and Construction Unit 3&4Sakara KEAST Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Natalie KEATING Health and Human Development - Applied Focus Unit 2 VCAL Literacy - Senior VET Hospitality Unit 3&4Tanika KELLY English Unit 3&4Abbey KLEMM English Unit 3&4Haden KNELLER Chemistry Unit 3&4 English Unit 3&4 Mathematical Methods Unit 3&4 Systems Engineering Unit 3&4 College Council Representative Education Committee RepresentativeEh KU EAL Intensive Unit 1Taine LANG Biology Unit 3&4 Physical Education Unit 3&4 Specialist Mathematics Unit 3&4 White Hills Medical Practice AwardAbbey LEAN VCAL Literacy - SeniorCameron LEE Student Leadership TeamCorey LIONIS German Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team German Award Professor Geoffrey Watson Memorial Prize

Tameka LOUGOON English Language Unit 3&4 Visual Communication Design Unit 3&4 Bart'n'Print Work Experience AwardMadeline LYNCH History: Ancient Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Student Leadership Art AwardWilliam MANDERSLOOT English Language Unit 3&4Ethan MARSH Putting Community First AwardBailey MATHESON Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Zoe MATTHEWS VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - SeniorYasmin MATTHEWS Health and Human Development Unit 3&4Lillian MCCARTHY Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Psychology Unit 3&4Ella MCGEE Classical Studies Unit 3&4 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 3&4Chante MCLEAN English Unit 3&4Samuel MCNEILL Legal Studies Unit 3&4 Sociology Unit 3&4Jack MEADE Accounting Unit 3&4 Economics Unit 3&4 Gareth Evans Memorial and Curriculum Award La Trobe University Business School - Accounting AwardSarah MELIS Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Jack MERRIN VET Engineering Unit 3&4Callum MILLER-GOVETT Design and Technology: Metals Unit 3&4 English Essentials Unit 3&4 VET Building and Construction Unit 3&4Izabella MILLS Psychology - Applied Focus Unit 1 VCAL Literacy - Senior VCAL Numeracy - Senior VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Senior Unit 2 Advance Program Senior VCAL AwardAmy MILLS Art - Applied Focus Unit 2 VCAL Numeracy - Senior CVGT Australia Work Placement AwardMadisyn MILSOM VCAL Numeracy - SeniorPha The You MOO VCAL Literacy - Senior VET Community Services Unit 3&4 Advance Program Senior VCAL Award

Meagan MOORE Student Leadership TeamYel Ler Pwe MU EAL Intensive Unit 1Joshua MUNDELL VCAL Applied Technology Unit 3&4Soledad MUSK Literature Unit 3&4 Philosophy Unit 3&4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Durtondjek Ngure Award Featonby Memorial PrizeNiamh NAUGHTON French Unit 3&4 Literature Unit 3&4 Studio Arts: Photography Unit 3&4Ruby NORMAN Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Balaki Wuka Award CVGT Australia School-Based Apprenticeship AwardPaige OPIE Business Management Unit 3&4 Peter Baker and Associates Legal Studies Unit 3 and 4 AwardIsabell O'SHEA VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 1Millie OVENDEN Psychology Unit 3&4Htoo Tha Ger PAW English as an Additional Language Unit 1Hayden PEARSON Design and Technology: Competition Vehicles Unit 3&4Hsa Kaw Mu PER VET Building and Construction Unit 2Tain PIERCY VCAL Literacy - Senior VET Sport and Recreation Unit 1 VET Sport and Recreation Unit 2Ta Shet PO Health for Self Semester 1Shae POWNEY Peter Baker and Associates University AwardLiam PRICE Software Development Unit 3&4 Systems Engineering Unit 3&4 VET Cisco Unit 3&4 VET Integrated Technologies Unit 3&4 Australian Defence Force (ADF) Future Innovators Award Taylor Family VET AwardBryce PURKISS VET Information Technology Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Australian Defence Force (ADF) Leadership and Teamwork Award Taylor Family VET AwardLiloma QORBANI English as an Additional Language Unit 3&4

Year 12 Awards

Darcy RADFORD Business Management Unit 3&4 Outdoor and Environmental Studies Unit 3&4 Physical Education Unit 3&4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Balaki Wuka AwardBrodie REID VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Senior Benjamin RIDGES Accounting Unit 3&4Matisse ROOKE Business Management Unit 3&4Eh Doh RUTH English as an Additional Language Unit 2James SALIBA English Unit 3&4 Hill Memorial PrizeGreta SCHAECHE English Unit 3&4 Psychology Unit 3&4 Studio Arts: Painting and Drawing Unit 3&4Brody SCOTT Head Start Senior Personal DevelopmentElla SEMMLER Student Leadership TeamOlivia SENS VET Business Unit 3&4Connor SHEPPARD Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Health and Human Development Unit 3&4Shae SIDWELL VET Animal Studies Unit 3&4Tabitha SIMMS English Essentials Unit 3&4 Student Leadership TeamCallum SIMS VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - SeniorEllex SKINNER VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 2Sarah SPARKS VET Allied Health Year 1 - Semester 1Jackson SPEDDING Industry and Enterprise Unit 3&4Kimberley STANWAY Further Mathematics Unit 3&4David STOCKWELL Music Performance Unit 3&4 Musician of the YearAnnabel STRAHAN Global Politics Unit 3&4 Sociology Unit 3&4Ryan STRAWBRIDGE VCAL Literacy - Senior

Shania STUDD Student Leadership TeamThitiphong TATSANABANCHONG Health for Self Semester 2Hser Nay Kaw THAY MAUNG VET Community Services Unit 3&4Hsa Kaw THE BLAY Health for Self Semester 2Kilby TODD Tara Hubber Memorial AwardElla TYSHING Health and Human Development Unit 3&4 Legal Studies Unit 3&4Johanna VERCOE Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Lauren VODDEN Student Leadership TeamOlivia WALKLATE Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Literature Unit 3&4 Margaret Standen Memorial Photography Acquisition AwardCorey WEBB Physical Education - Applied Focus Unit 1Lauren WHITE English Unit 3&4 Mathematical Methods Unit 3&4 Music Styles Unit 3&4 Physics Unit 3&4 Student Leadership Team Professor Struan Sutherland Memorial Science AwardJack WIGNEY Mathematical Methods Unit 3&4 Ryall Memorial Award Hamish WILD Environmental Science Unit 3&4 Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Benjamin WILLIAMS English Unit 3&4 Further Mathematics Unit 3&4Brooke WINFIELD Student Leadership TeamJoel WINGRAVE VCAL Numeracy - Senior VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Senior Holland Foundation Sir George Holland Memorial Achievement AwardKhin Nay YI Digital Literacy Semester 1Boyd YOUNG VCAL Personal Development and Work Skills - Senior

Year 12 Awards

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

President Dooley EVERY Vice President Amelia BAILEY (Year 11) Charlie DAVIS-TOPE (Year 12)

Secretary Arneh BEIJE

Treasurer Cameron LEE

Representatives Audrey ANDREWS Zahra AZIMI Finbar BRAY Patrick BROWN Amber CHONG Annie CLAXTON Mattia COSTELOW Mia CRIMMINS Dimity CURREN Palmira DEMARIA OSULLIVAN Amy DUNN Cameron FIELDS Cody GEBERT Mitchell GRAHAM Emily GUNDRY Eh Lar HTOO Blake HUGHSTON Nathan INGLIS Don Rashmitha KANNANGARA Corey LIONIS Madeline LYNCH Meagan MOORE Bryce PURKISS Ella SEMMLER Tabitha SIMMS Mathilda STEWART Shania STUDD Lauren VODDEN Lauren WHITE Brooke WINFIELD

COLLEGE COUNCIL

Representatives Courtney ABEL Charlie DAVIS-TOPE Hayden KNELLER EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Representatives Courtney ABEL Charlie DAVIS-TOPE Hayden KNELLER

PUTTING COMMUNITY FIRST AWARD Ethan MARSHPutting Community First is an annual award to a student at the school who has demonstrated outstanding commitment or involvement in the college or wider community.

Community Service Awards Awarded for outstanding participation and contribution to the life of the college.

Students Shortlisted for Student of the Year and Miss Florence Anderson Memorial Award

Amelia BAILEYFrom the beginning of the school year, Amelia has taken up just about every opportunity that has been thrown at her. Firstly, she joined the Student Leadership Team where she decided to run for an executive role, and was delighted to be voted into the position of Year 11 Vice President. She found 'family' in the SLT and created a real community of which she is so proud, despite the barriers they facedas part pf Covid-19. As a participant in the Student, Experience, Engagement and Development (SEED) sub-committee, she assisted in the successful implementation of six clubs, one of which she led.

These clubs have created connections between students from differing backgrounds. Amelia is also midway through running the ‘Hope Initiative’ – an idea which she had in the middle of the second lockdown. The aim is to foster connection between students and the elderly by having students create something with a message of hope which is sent to Bethlehem Aged Care and shared among the residents.

She attended the McWhisker Conference (an online conference which is usually held at the Oxford University and the University of Melbourne). Through the conference, they tackled the question “Post COVID-19, which is more important – the environment or the economy?” Whilst she learned a large amount of information from the speakers, Amelia found that the real learning occurred in the syndicate groups with students from all over Victoria.

In the broader community, she volunteers as a Senior Youth Leader at Chosen Youth, where she leads girls in Years 7 and 8 every week. She also volunteers at Vinnies, to combine her love for sustainability with contribution to her community. Last year, as well as travelling to Germany on exchange, she co-led the Bendigo School Strike 4 Climate Rally. She performed in Les Miserables, which is her third consecutive performance with Nexus BYT. In 2018, she had the pleasure of landing a lead role (Mother Abbess) in “The Sound of Music”, which furthered her leadership skills and her appreciation for Bendigo’s vibrant performing arts community. Last year, she also ended a four-year commitment to the Academy of Creative Arts, where she was in the vocals field, having many performance opportunities, both individually and as a team.

She feels privileged to be a part of a community with such inspiring leaders and role models. She has grown to love and appreciate the expression “thinking outside the box” – one which has become even more meaningful this year.

Charlie CLARK

Throughout her time at Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Charlie has participated and been involved in many enriching activities that helped to develop herself as an individual and as a member of the Greater Bendigo society. These include public performances, being part of college led groups and initiatives, as well as broader community events led by Yo Bendigo, Freeza, the Bendigo Council and the Bendigo Library.

She has contributed to the College community by representing the school at many events. She has sung and supported herself on guitar at numerous College events, including Wellbeing Week, the VCAL Market Day and Cultural Diversity Week. She has also taken part in formal school events such as singing the New Zealand National Anthem for the College ANZAC Ceremony.

During ParticipACTION Week last year, she performed alongside her friend for ‘BSSC’s Got Talent’. She attended the LGBTI and Friends lunch, where she signed a pledge for equality for all students. She also sang the National Anthem and a song of her choice at the School Sports Victoria Finals held at the Bendigo Stadium.

In 2020, Charlie participated in online events such as the photography competition based on the theme of ‘Growth’, partaking in student surveys and contributing to online sessions and initiatives started by students. She joined the BSSC Environmental Team as part of the leadership committee where they raised awareness for World Environment Day and discussed the benefits to nature as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Last year, she participated in the student forum to discuss ‘What do you want to see Bendigo look like in 2030?’ Year 10 and 11 students were able to voice their opinions on the future of Bendigo to the Bendigo Council and Greater Bendigo Economic Development Strategy Steering Committee. She has a strong professional involvement as she works as a face painter. She is hired and often volunteers at community events such as the Kennington Kinder Fete, Rotary Markets and many more. She was also preparing to take part in the Easter Festival and Parade by setting up a stall but was unable due to the cancellation of the parade.

She has entered regional competitions and showcases such as the Shepparton Young Instrumentalist Competition in 2019 and the RAW Arts Awards in both 2019 and 2020. She also played Cosette in Nexus Youth Theatre’s production of Les Miserables where she attended ongoing rehearsals and performed this at the Bendigo Capital Theatre last year. Charlie has sung and played the piano at the Bendigo Cancer Centre.

Charlie has a great sense of environmental and social responsibility and attended both the Women’s Rights March in Melbourne and the Climate Change Rally in Bendigo. She believes that it is important for every individual to do their part in helping the environment in order to continue and develop in a healthy society.

Charlie DAVIS-TOPE

Charlie is a composer and has created a YouTube Channel with the music that he writes along with graphic designs. He has a Facebook page that highlights the music on his channel and has also been learning how to code at home. He has been an ice hockey player and inline hockey player since he was 9 years old. Playing on teams has been valuable in developing his teamwork skills.

Charlie participated in “BSSC’s Got Talent” for two years and won the Audience Choice for the College Musician of the Year 2019 and 2020. Last year, he wrote and performed an original song called “Buried for Australia” which was based on the Black Diggers book. He was intending to perform this song at the ANZAC service this year, which was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19. Luckily, he was able to record the song and it was put on the BSSC Facebook page and YouTube with video footage of black diggers showing behind him. He also collaborated with one of his music teachers to write a string arrangement for this.

He entered some of his music in the RAW Arts Awards and won the Music Performance category earlier this year. Last year, he played with other BSSC students at the Strathfieldsaye Christmas Concert and joined the same group to perform at the Old Church on the Hill for their jazz night.

This year, Charlie joined the Student Leadership Team and was elected the Year 12 Vice President. He regularly attended meetings and contributed to the leadership of the team. He was on College Council as a Student Representative and joined the Education Subcommittee to discuss future learning options for students in 2021.

Over the last two years, Charlie has supported 4 musical groups as a keyboard player including the VET Funk Band. He accompanied a student doing VCE Music Investigations and another completing VCE Music Performance. He participated in an activity that was set up at BSSC to help Chinese students feel less isolated at the school.

Charlie has a part-time job at Sim’R Café as a waiter, cashier and kitchen hand. Through this, he has learned a lot about interacting with the public and working under pressure. He has also been a coach for inline hockey in Bendigo for several years. Furthermore, he runs bench coaching and ran weekly training sessions for players with other coaches.

He was on the South Australian Championship Tange Team which won the National Championships in Melbourne. He was invited to join the Melbourne Ice Hockey Junior team, and played for the Saints Ice Hockey team.

Charlie is a strong and respectful leader and is supportive, positive and encouraging.

Dooley EVERY

Dooley enjoyed being a part of the Student Leadership Team in Year 11 and served as President in 2020. Over the summer break, he attended the Lord Somer’s Leadership Big Camp. To prepare for the role as President, Dooley attended the Inclusion Ambassador training day and the BSSC’s Leadership Development workshop that was hosted by the City of Greater Bendigo.

As President, Dooley oversaw the four SLT subcommittees: Inclusion and Wellbeing, Events, Student Experience and Communications. He worked closely with the executive team to ensure a unified approach to SLT policy. With the survey data in mind, the SLT started working on a reformed formal and several new special interest clubs. As President, Dooley was actively engaged in the school community and was honoured and grateful to represent BSSC. For example, he supported programs such as Harmony Week, the Life Skill Program and IDAHOBIT International Day. He was also a member of the BSSC Environmental Sustainability Group and participated in Environmental Week.

Dooley continued to run the SLT program throughout the first lockdown and helped come up with fun isolation activities like cooking and photography competitions. Upon returning to on-site learning, he initiated and led student DIY mask making. The idea was that the school’s sewing resources could be used and that masks could be made for any student who needed/wanted them. During the second lockdown, Dooley encouraged the team to run a successful photography competition, a school wide Kahoot and a poetry competition.

Apart from that, Dooley participated in the Lions Youth of the Year competition where he won the Club Final Public Speaking award and spoke about the importance of student engagement in student governance – an issue that is close to his heart. He was also a guest on Phoenix FM’s “Old and Beautiful Program” where he, alongside the other SLT executives, were interviewed about their roles in the SLT. He also did a media bite and was a speaker for the 2020 graduation. In the college community, Dooley was a student helper for the BSSC Information Night.

Dooley placed a submission in the RAW Arts Competition with pieces on the Vietnam War that he made with friends over the summer break. He also entered the Bond University Film and Television Award (BUFTA) and FLICKER UP which was the youth and high schools category for Flicker Fest’s Short Film Festival. He worked at the Bendigo Community Radio KLFM for two weeks, where he did work experience in Year 10. At KLFM, he assisted with the preparation of the daily news bulletins, weather reports and helped monitor the Vic Emergency App. Finally, Dooley participated in the Australia Day community breakfast and the flag raising ceremony as well as Clean Up Australia Day. At the start of this year, he began volunteering with the CFA after the horrors of the summer bushfires.

Esta FOUNTAIN

Community engagement has looked considerably different this year, but throughout it all, Esta has pushed herself to find alternative paths for engaging and driving change in areas she is passionate about. Continuing from last year, she signed up to be an Inclusion Ambassador to support and get to know BSSC’s diverse student body. She was also very excited to be involved with the newly formed environmental group who organised the bread tag and plastic lids collection competition. She also cleans up rubbish around the College when she can and personally manages a recycling system in the Language Centre communal kitchen space. She took part in Plastic Free July where she completed challenges and promoted plastic free alternatives to single use items on social media. She attended the online strike against the government’s investments in gas.

In response to the changing school environment, Esta was fortunate to be selected for the High Achievers group who met online. She completed the College-organised student exchange in France over the 2020-new year period where she experienced life as a French student. Upon returning to Australia, her host sister lived with Esta and her family for five weeks.

Outside of school, she has a part-time job where she assists the small business “Eco-Success” that drives for positive change in the community. She has worked on projects such as “Outside the Square” which facilitate conversations around celebrating local people that create positive change. She has also assisted the “Make a Change” project that builds skills for people bringing about positive change and the “Stay Social” program, with a focus on collaboration between guests in accommodation. During the lockdown, Esta has engaged online with social justice issues through webinars like the Intersectional feminist led COVID recovery forum, donating to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and signing petitions that impact government policy.

She has donated funds to the Annie North Women’s Refuge in Bendigo by making and selling handmade masks. She donated 30 hand-made masks to the refuge for workers to wear instead of single-use masks. She has also collected and donated warm clothes to the refuge during winter for women fleeing violence. Furthermore, Esta has recently started volunteering at a Vinnies Op-Shop where she helps organise stock and sell items.

Esta is a person that likes to lead from amongst a group of people and include them in the process instead of standing out the front by herself. She finds that building connection and respect amongst her peers and leading by example is the most effective method. Her recent dance leadership role has given her the pleasure of seeing people’s personal growth in their dance abilities.

She is grateful for the opportunities that BSSC has given her over the last two years and hopes to take those experiences and skills into her future.

Mitchell GRAHAM

Over the last two years as a student at Bendigo Senior Secondary College, Mitch has been involved in a wide range of activities that have made a positive contribution to the life of the College and to his leadership development. He has been an active member of the Student Leadership Team, where he carried out a range of roles and was one of the student representatives on School Council. Through these roles, Mitch was able to provide student voice in relation to whole college decisions.

Mitch was involved in a leadership-training day through the SLT, and as a result became a member of the communications team. He was responsible for communicating relevant events and activities to the students by making posters for events such as Wellbeing Week. He also spoke at graduation on behalf of all students to thank the parents of Year 12 students. Being on the School Council required him to represent students on issues around the college and present the Student Leadership Report on behalf of the SLT.

Outside the College, Mitch is on a committee called “Empowering Eaglehawk” which is a community enterprise which distributes funds throughout the 3556 local community. He has been on this committee since the start of 2018. Throughout his 3 years on the committee, he has moved from being a junior member to now being a youth representative. This involves being a voice for the youth of Eaglehawk and giving input into what the youth of Eaglehawk want to see around their community. He is also a member of the marketing committee that promotes the work of “Empowering Eaglehawk” and upcoming events in the 3556 area. Mitch also helps with community events such as grants evenings, community awards and community events.

This year, Mitch has helped out with a junior cricket team at Eaglehawk where he taught children how to bowl, bat and improve their game of cricket. He is also a member of the Junior Badminton team at the Bendigo Eaglehawk Badminton Association. He helps run Friday night games by preparing draws, scoring and motivating the children to do their best. Mitch coaches Junior badminton on a Tuesday night and helps the head coach. He is a part of the association’s senior committee which involves giving an update on how the juniors are going. During the winter, he is a handicapper at the local cross country club and he times and handicaps runners.

Mitch is very passionate about the community and enjoys the leadership roles he has undertaken. He is supportive of others and encourages people to bring different and diverse ideas. During his studies, his work experience at local schools helped him continue to develop, not only as a leader but as a coach. This has contributed to his coaching development and enabled him to transfer these skills to coaching in cricket and badminton.

Emily GUNDRY

Emily has loved her time at this school and is proud to be a student here. One of the ways that she has given back to the school is through her academic endeavours. Her commitment to education is something that she has prided herself on and you can find her in the language centre making headway on her studies every morning.

Emily has been involved in the Student Leadership Team, although COVID-19 has certainly made her experience very different. In her sub-committee of Wellbeing and Inclusion, her personal goal was to place acknowledgements of country in every single classroom to better educate students about our lands’ history and make an active effort to acknowledge this. Her goal to do this existed after conversations with other students who were unaware of the importance of expressing these acknowledgements as more than just a scripted message to tick a box.

She is also proud to be an Inclusion and Wellbeing ambassador and an LGBTQIA+ ambassador to help increase inclusion and support for all students with diverse backgrounds within our school community. This is something that she feels truly passionate about which has led her to be involved in the local Headspace Reference Group, as well as holding a part time job.

However, her proudest achievement this year is her role as the Chair of the Student Executive Advisory Committee at the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC). Although this isn’t something directly done through the college, her contribution to the organisation has had an effect on schools across the state. With all the changes occurring this year, the VicSRC’s influence had never been more crucial. Emily led executive team in transferring their meetings online, and through this, learnt how to better facilitate and run a team. Online meetings increased her interpersonal and communication skills. Some of the work that she has done includes being present at VicSRC’s regular meetings with the Minister for Education, other deputy secretaries and being invited to contribute to guiding coalition meetings.

Emily has also helped create and advocate for VicSRC’s “Reflections of Remote Learning” report which was used by the DET as a guide to better assist the students’ experience of learning at home. She was also a part of a “Real-Life Skills” working committee that works to improve accessible resources to students in this field. She facilitated and ran a 4 day Congress during the September holidays where her group focussed on re-evaluating and changing aspects of the VCE and ATAR scoring system. She has been featured in the Herald Sun and the Age multiple times, been invited to speak on the ABC Radio, was featured twice on the ABC 7 o’clock news and had a large feature on Channel Ten’s “The Project” where she spoke about her experience and the ATAR. These moments have been very proud moments and she considered them as opportunities to represent student voice and experience as a whole.

Local/Regional/State/National AwardsThese awards and achievements have been presented at assemblies or other ceremonies throughout the year.

TOP ARTS Max HARRIS Morgan MCDERMOTT

Top Class Theatre Studies is hosted by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority as part of the Seasons of Excellence and features the most outstanding VCE students who completed Theatre Studies from the previous year. The performance was held at the Playhouse Arts Centre on the 16th March.

NETSCHOOL AWARDSPresented at the NETschool Recognition of Achievement celebration on 26 November 2020.

NETSCHOOL ACHIEVERS OF THE YEAR Kyle ERIKSEN Seth GIBSONThis award is for two students who have achieved exceptional personal and educational goals; made outstanding contribution to the community and have a planned pathway post NETschool. NETSCHOOL EVEREST AWARD Sofia LEAT-HAGARTThis award is presented to a student who has demonstrated perseverance and an inner strength to achieve their educational goals.

THE NETSCHOOL CHANGE MAKER AWARD Rachael HAMILTONThis award is presented to a student who is continuing their NETschool education and has shown personal growth, resilience, confidence and has achieved their personal goals.

ACCESS AUSTRALIA GROUP INDIGENOUS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Jordan HYNES Nigheisha (Kai) MCCURDY Annalise VARKER Loretta VARKERThe scholarship is awarded to students in February in recognition of their Community Leadership, Academic performance and commitment to further study.

HATCHETTE AUSTRALIA PRIZE FOR YOUNG WRITERS Soledad MUSKWinner of the Fiction section for the story ‘My Mother Wanda’. This is a developmental award open to Australian secondary school aged students.

NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM Mia CRIMMINS Bevan MATSACOS Khatima QORBANI Lauren WHITEThe combined Rotary Clubs of Bendigo are sponsoring 4 students to attend an online National Science Youth Forum in January 2021. This 10-day immersive science experience is designed to give students a broader understanding of the diverse study and career options available in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Each student passed an extensive six month selection process. ARTS AWARDS VISUAL ARTS YEAR 12 ACQUISITION EXHIBITIONHonourable mentions: Sarah GODFREY Eleanor HOLM Breanna MULLEN Sophie MURRAY Lauren VODDEN

BSSC PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Isabella HANTAS

CAVALIER DESIGN AWARDS Dooley EVERY Tanika KELLY Tom MCCORMICK

ZART ART AWARD Heath LOCK

BART’ N’ PRINT DESIGN AWARDS BSSC AWARD BOOKLET Leroy MILLER

BSSC OLD GOLD COLLEGE MAGAZINE Anastasia YATES

BSSC PARENT HANDBOOK Darien MCDOWELL

Local/Regional/State/National AwardsBSSC PROGRAM AND SUBJECT SELECTION GUIDE (ONLINE) Zoe BOYCE

MARGARET STANDEN BURSARY Grace BRICKNELL Charlie CLARK Chelsea DILLON Isabella HANTAS Eleanor HOLM Breanna KILBY Madeline LYNCH Lewis ROBERTS Lauren VODDEN Annabelle WEBB Jennah-Li WYATTThis bursary was established by Peter Standen in honour of his wife, Margaret Standen a much-admired art teacher. The Bursary is available to all BSSC Year 12 students studying Studio Arts, or Arts General. This year the bursary has been shared between eleven students. MUSIC AWARDS HONOURABLE MENTIONS Seth BISH (Guitarist) Charlie CLARK (Singer) Tara MUSCATELLO (Singer) AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD Charlie DAVIS-TOPE (Piano) MASON BURSARY TRUST Emily GOWER BSSC:2018-19 Jessica GRAHAM BSSC:2015-16 Romea KUMAR BSSC:2017-18 Amy LAWRANCE BSSC:2008-09 Ella PICKLES BSSC:2015-16 Jaclyn REES BSSC: 2018-19 Ferghus SMITH BSSC:2018-19The Mason Family Trust provides current and former students of BSSC with a bursary to pursue a career and further study in the Arts, including Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Fashion, Photography, Media and Stained or Art Glass.

PARTNER A CLASS PROGRAM Riley BULLOCK Bailey COTTRELL Lilli DELANEY Kynan EVANS Cody GERBERT Callum HERMITAGE Guneet KAUR Oscar KOFOED Kain MCCABE Jack MEADE Elizabeth MONTEITH Isabella MUNDY Ben RIDGES Yanwen ROSS Aaron SPURR Jack WIGNEY Reece YARWOODThe Commonwealth Bank in partnership with BSSC selected a group of ambitious commerce students to take part in a two year ‘Partner a Class’ program. The program allows participants to build on business skills to help give them the capabilities and confidence to thrive in a business environment. MCWHIRTER CONFERENCE Amelia BAILEY Mia CRIMMINS Cameron FIELDS Mathilda STEWARTPrestigious conference held by the McWhirter Foundation to inspire young leaders to think about their own role in society and how they might get involved in shaping Australia’s future. The students formed syndicates to discuss presentations culminating with students forming the audience and panel in the plenary session. Attendees at this year’s conference were online.

BEES WITH BACKPACKS PROJECT STATE FINALISTS Kurtley BERRY Oscar BOLAND Andrew COSTA Jemma FINNING Jonathon SHORTVCAL Head Start students named finalists in the Innovation-to-Market section for Bees with Backpacks which is a joint project of CSIRO and Bendigo Tech School

ZONTA YOUNG WOMAN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS 2020 Alyssa LAIHonouring young women (16-19 years of age) who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organisations. Presented in March 2020 to the 2019 BSSC Student of the Year.

STAFF YEARS OF SERVICE

5 Years Ash BIRD Janelle GIFFIN Mathew GILL John HOLTON Jamie LE ROSSIGNOL Lauren MARTIN Jennn MULLANE Kristen RUSSELL Jannah STALEY Trish WHITE

10 Years Duane ANDERSON Andy JONES (in absentia) Judy KIDD Daryl KING Gaylene LANGLEY Sharon LONG Renee RODDA Sue TRELOAR

15 Years Peter ADAMS Alison ANDREA Shona CORNWALL Libby FULLARD Michael LENNON Kathryn MCDIVEN Jo PETERSON Angela POLLOCK Caroline PYSING Kirsten THOMAS Lyn WATERSON Prue WINTER

20 Years Jane FONG Diane GEE Cindy GROWCOTT Roy PREECE Mick THOREN Tim WHITE

25 Years Rob HALLISEY

30 Years Naomi FLINT

Local/Regional/State/National Awards

College Staff 2020Peter ADAMSDuane ANDERSONAlison ANDREAEmily ARDASHelen ATTRILLHuiwen BAIKelli BENNETTAshley BIRDBronnie BISHOPDebra BLACKAlan BODDYHamish BOLTONSteven BOYLEAnnemarie BURGESS Peter BURNSHeather CANNARDJosie CARLINTony CARROLL Drew CATHCARTShengie CHIUMadolyn CLANEY-RANSONJulie CLYNEMegan CLYDESDALEStuart COCHRANEScott COLLIERJohn CORDEDDANicole CORDYShona CORNWALLJim COWIEViv COXJohn CROXFORDMatti DAMIJANICKristina DEANPeter DEARRICOTTBelinda DENNISJan DENSLEYDan DWYERLeanne EASTMANKris ELLERYEmily FAULKNERDamien FEATHERBYJune FEATHERSTONEMeredith FETTLINGJoanne FISCHERCherie FISTGreg FITZPATRICKMarie-Louise FITZPATRICKNaomi FLINT Jane FONG Kara FOX

Mark FOXNick FREEMANLibby FULLARDPaul GALASKAJohn GEARYDiane GEEDaniel GIBBONSJanelle GIFFINMathew GILLAaron GILLISPeta GODFREYEric GONGConnie GREBLOKaren GREENAmy GREENWOODPaul GREGGCindy GROWCOTTRob HALLISEYPeter HAMILTONStuart HAMILTONDonna HAMILTONKylie HANDKim HANSONBelinda HARRISON Rhonda HAYWARDDaryl HEADLAMJulia HENERYBill HIGGSMardi HOLLAND Cath HOLTONJohn HOLTONIsobel HOUGHTONTony HUBBERKathy IRELAND Shane JACKSONDavid JACOBAndy JONESChris JONESIan KELLETTMatt KELLOWKait KELLYKatrina KELYNACKJudy KIDDDaryl KINGDavid LANEGaylene LANGLEYJane LAU Mark LAU Jamie LE ROSSIGNOLLachlan LEAN

Jenny LEE Michael LENNONMarc LEWON Elise LIDGETTJuncai LINGraeme LIPBACKYinmu LIUTrevor LOCKSharon LONGDavid LUMSDONScott MACDONALDSue MAILLARD Helen MALONELauren MARTIN Erica MASTERSTravis MATHESONNadege MAURINHelen McCUBBINKathryn MCDIVENJennifer MELLBERGTony MERRETTBev MILLERChris MITCHELLMaree MITCHELL Jenny MOLONEYJarrad MORRICEMichael MORRISSEYEmila MOSSLucy MOWJen MULLANEMary NASHJess NEALEJenn NEEDHAMSharon NEWTHSteve O'BREEHelen O'CONNORTanya O'GORMANKendall O'SULLIVANSue OWENMarcus PATCHINGDale PEARCE Lorelle PEARSERebecca PELLJo PETERSONPlokaw PHONWINYUSue PICKLESJiaqi PINGNarelle PIOTROWSKILaura POKORZYNSKIAngela POLLOCK

College Staff 2020Rachel POTTERRoy PREECELouise PROSSERCaroline PYSINGGeorge QUEROLRachel QUILLINANJoy RESTAAllison RICHARDSLauren ROBERTSRenee RODDAKristen RUSSELLMichelle SCHOBERSue SCOTTPaul SEERYBarnaby SEVIOURTong SHADean SHELDRICKEmma SMARTDanielle SNOWDON

Rita SOARESKyle STAGGARDJannah STALEYJudy STEWARTWarren SUTTONKirsten THOMASMichael THORENJan TILBURNJacqui TOLHURST Pam TOOSESusan TRELOARNicola TRELOARAnna TRICKETTDavid VAN ESDi WANGYilin WANGAndrew WARFEErin WATERSLyn WATERSON

Peter WATSONDeanne WEBBLyn WEBBKerry WEYMOUTHLeah WHIFFIN Cassy WHITETim WHITETrish WHITEMegan WHYTCROSS Julie WILLIS Prue WINTERMark WOODROFFECraig WOODWARDYuling WUChristina XIE Ivy YUANJing ZHANGZoe ZHANG

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• To the sponsors and donors of the various awards.• We acknowledge and appreciate the support of La Trobe

University Bendigo.

Student Council Report

The 2020 Student Leadership Team was made up of a large group of enthusiastic young leaders. The Executive team consisted of:

• President Dooley Every • Vice President (Yr 12) Charlie Davis-Tope• Vice President (Yr 11) Amelia Bailey• Treasurer Cameron Lee• Secretary Arneh Beije

A large focus for the BSSC Student Leadership Team throughout 2020 was to promote inclusion, wellbeing, student voice, student engagement and self-efficacy across the college. These areas were particularly important in such a challenging year. Our leaders were successful in working above and beyond the challenges of the year to present many successes.

Some of the many highlights included:

• Vic SRC Conference and Congress• Representation on College Council•