Batchelor College is grateful for the support of these organisations in acknowledging the achievements of its students

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he Batchelor College logo arose out of a college-wide competition held in 1986. The winning design was the work of Isobel

Windy, a teacher education student, from Central Australia.

It combines elements from both Centralian and Top End motifs symbolising the coming together of Aboriginal people. The original

drawing, stylised to form the logo, represents four people sitting around a camp fire telling stories to each other and, in doing so, sharing knowledge.

The logo uses the Aboriginal colours, embracing their symbolic meanings.

• Black represents the Aboriginal people—past, present and future.

• Yellow represents the sun, the giver of life.

• Red represents the earth, red ochre, and spiritual relationship with the land.

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Cold water and cordials will be available in the graduation area.

Substantial refreshments will be served from the dining hall at the end of the graduation ceremony.

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Advanced Diploma of Social Science (Community Work)

Kevin Foley

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Diploma of Arts (Language Studies)

Patricia Penangke Alice Philomena Baadjo Agnes Brown Annette Chunama Anna Dwyer Glennis Galbat Patrick Mathews Barbara Raymond Dawn Rook Priscilla Williams

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A number of students whose names appear in this program will receive their awards at a graduation ceremony in Alice Springs in September,

in community ceremonies or in absentia

BATCHELOR COLLEGE

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a tchelor College specialises in the provision of professional and para-professional education and training programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mainly from remote and traditionally oriented

communities of the Northern Territory, other parts of northern Australia and elsewhere.

The college began as a small annexe of Kormilda College—then a residential college for high school aged Aboriginal children on the outskirts of Darwin— in the mid-1960s, providing short programs for Aboriginal teacher aides and assistants in community schools. In 1974, the college moved to Batchelor, about 100 kilometres south of Darwin, and has occupied its present site in the township since 1982.

During 1990, reflecting the educational needs of Aboriginal people from Central Australia, a second campus of the college was established in Alice Springs. Later in the same year, annexes were opened in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Tennant Creek.

Over the last decade, the college's programs have been expanded and diversified in response to the importance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have placed on gaining accredited awards in the areas of professional and para-professional occupations.

From a 1985 enrolment of about 100 students undertaking one teacher training program, the college has grown to cater for almost 2000 students— from about 250 locations—studying about 30 higher education and vocational education and training courses. The majority of students are mature-aged-between 30 and 45 years—while more than 60 per cent of them are women.

Two principles underpin all aspects of thecollege's life. First, a'both ways' approach to cultural interaction and cross-cultural learning is followed, bringing together ind igenous Australian traditions of knowledge and western academic ideals. Second, the college affirms—through its work and its courses—the aspiration to self- determination held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Close links between the college and the communities it serves have led to the development of a 'mixed mode' form of conducting most courses, combining community-based study and research, field study and supervised work experience with short intensive residential workshops at Batchelor or in other regional locations.

Through its significant role of developing innovative approaches to tertiary education for indigenous Australian people from remote communities, Batchelor College continues to attract national and international recognition.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES

Statement of Attainment: Traineeship in Human Services (Home and Community Support)

Christopher Daly Peppimenarti

Cecilia Jongmin Peppimenarti

Anna Karui

Peppinenarti Jangu Nundhirribala Numbulwar

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care)

Rosemary Birch

Katherine Barbara Charles Yuelamu

Dawn Daly Nauyiu Nambiyu

Annie Djuburidj

Warruwi Virginia Galarla Pirlangimpi

David Lines Katherine

Georgoriana Parker Darwin

Marie Ramjohn Alice Springs

Valmai Smallwood

Townsville Shane Wing Katherine

Boyan Yunupingu Yirrkala

SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY STUDIES

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Advanced Diploma of Social Science (Alcohol and Other Drug Studies)

Thomas Malprabur Maningrida

Miswhy Harris Inn is fail Senimelia Kingsburra Townsville

Bevan Simpson Brisbane

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Advanced Diploma of Social Science (Community Justice)

Nicole Saunders Brisbane

Steve Baird

Coffs Harbour

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Advanced Diploma of Social Science (Community Work)

Brian Law Eidsvold Denella Detourbet Batchelor

Patsy Robertson Michael Yinarri Joanne Baymaramawuy Martha Bennett Dianne Bianamu Joan Kantilla Juliette McGorm Anita Moreen Emmanuel Puruntatameri Gilbert Tipungwati (Jnr) Daphne Yarrowin Linda Yarrowin

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDIES

Statement of Attainment: Introduction to Childcare Training Program

Sylvianne Amagula Macreena Bara Louise Kelantumama Dawn Lalara Deslie Lalara Kerry Lalara Patricia Lalara Wendy Mamarika Marie Pilakui Cynthia Portaminni Elizabeth Puruntatameri Florine Tipuamantumirri Gselle Tipungwuti

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Diploma of Adult Education and Training

Sonya Lemson Michelle Warren

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

Maryanne Alum Esmerelda Robertson

Nyirrpi Milingimbi Milingimbi Maningrida

Belyuen Nguiu

Pularumpi Milikapiti

Nguiu Nguiu

Belyuen Belyuen

Angurugu Angurugu

Nguiu Angurugu Angurugu Angurugu Angurugu Angurugu

Nguiu Nguiu Nguiu Nguiu Nguiu

Engawala Port Augusta

Batchelor Yuendumu

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Serena Presley Nturiya

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

Arrival of Academic Procession Accompanied by Mer Peiberi Dance and Culture Group

Opening of Proceedings Mr Gatjil Djerrkura OAM

Chairman of Batchelor College Council

Director's Welcome Mr John Ingram

Conferral of Statements of Attainment and Awards Community Education and Training Division

School of Education Studies Mr Gatjil Djerrkura OAM

Guest Speaker The Hon. Peter Adamson MLA

Minister for Tertiary Education and Training

Conferral of Awards School of Health Studies

School of Community Studies Mr Gatjil Djerrkura OAM

Traditional Dancing Mer Peiberi Dance and Culture Group

Presentation of Awards for Achievement Rotary International Award for Academic Excellence

ATSIC Yilli Rreung Award for Achievement in Community Studies Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Award for Achievement in Community Management

Northern Territory Department of Education Award Northern Territory Employment and Training Authority Award

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd Award Territory Health Services Award

Ansett Australia Award for Outstanding Achievement Harry Wilson Memorial Award

Guest Speaker Ms Lillian Holt

Director, Indigenous Education Centre, the University of Melbourne

Response by Graduates Mr Edward Portaminni (Jnr), Advanced Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Mrs Norma Aaki Apwerle Joshua, Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics

Close of Ceremony and Departure of Academic Procession Accompanied by Mer Dance and Culture Group

THE GRADUATION CEREMONY RECOGNITION OF ATTAINMENT

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raditionally, universities and other tertiary education institutions hold graduation ceremonies to formally confer awards on students who have successfully completed a course of study.

Graduation ceremonies originated in the universities of mediaeval Europe where they were held to celebrate students' achievements of academic qualifications and to recognise their acceptance into an international community dedicated to academic excellence.

At Batchelor College, graduation ceremonies combine European traditions with the cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, graphically demonstrating the college's 'both ways' philosophy of education.

Among the most obvious elements derived from the European tradition is the distinctive academic dress worn by graduating students and others entitled to do so because of their position within the college or because of their existing academic qualifications.

The gowns, hoods and stoles worn by many of those at the ceremony have their origins in patterns that have changed little since the middle ages. Traditionally, the design, colour and decoration of each has come to indicate the status of its wearer by indicating his or her field of study and academic level achieved.

Integral to the ceremony are elements reflecting the cultural background of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who make up the student body and a significant proportion of the college's staff.

In particular, graduating students are encouraged to combine traditional decorations and regalia of their culture with their academic dress, emphasising the 'both ways' significance of the occasion.

The ceremony is held out of doors where the predominantly Aboriginal members of the College Council sit in a bough shelter, along with the college's Director, guest speakers and other special guests.

In front of the shelter is a dancing area. Dance forms a major part of the overall ceremony, including its opening and closing moments when the academic procession arrives and departs. In addition, individual students are frequently 'danced' to receive their awards by family and community groups.

Even when students are not accompanied by dancers, they are often escorted by members of their families and communities, reflecting recognition of the shared and collective importance of the student's achievements.

With its 'both ways' blend of traditions and cultures, a Batchelor College graduation ceremony is a unique experience for everyone involved.

The following students have qualified to receive statements of attainment, presented in recognition of the completion of an intermediate stage within an accredited course,

usually representing one year of fill-time study or its equivalent, or in recognition of the completion of a non-award course of less than one year's duration.

A number of these students received their statements of attainment at a presentation ceremony held earlier today, entitling them to attend this ceremony

wearing academic dress, where appropriate.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION

Course in General Education (Level 1) Genevieve Baadjo

Kiwirrkurra Elsie Edimintja Kaltukatjara Michelle Ellis Borroloola Sandra Hodgson Wallace Rockhole Pauline James Maningrida Julie Nelson Gapuwiyak Elizabeth Oldoodi

Kiwirrkurra Pauline Raymond

Myatt Edwin Turner Mount Isa Glenys Walker Yuendumu Judith Ward

Miniyeri Ingrid Williams Yuendumu George Gurrulan Gaykamangu Ramingining Gonun Malurrungu Ramingining Evonne Mitjala Ramingining

Course in General Education (Level 2) Sheila Djorlom

Oenpelli Ormay Gallagher Nyirrpi Rosita Gaykamangu Ramingining Valerie Kamara Alparra Yvonne Lalara Angurugu Elsie Lucky Apatula Christine Pascoe Maningrida Joanne Pascoe Maningrida Caroline Stafford

Mt Allen Susie Stafford

Mt Allen Naomi Tipakalippa Nguiu Aileen Tiparui

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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE A perpetual award donated by the Rotary Club of Darwin, given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.

ATSIC YILLI RREUNG AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY STUDIES

Presented by the Yilli Rreung Council of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, this award recognises consistent and substantial academic achievement by a graduand of the final year of an Advanced Diploma or Diploma course offered by the School of Community Studies.

DELOITTE TOUCHE TOHMATSU AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

Formerly the Coopers and Lybrand Award, this is given to a graduand of the final year of the Diploma of Business (Community Management) for substantial academic achievement.

NORTHERN TERRITORY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARD This award is intended for the most outstanding final year student from the School of Education Studies.

NORTHERN TERRITORY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AUTHORITY AWARD

This award is presented to the most outstanding student in a Technical and Further Education or Vocational Education and Training program.

ENERGY RESOURCES OF AUSTRALIA LTD AWARD This award is presented for outstanding achievement in Applied Science (Natural and Cultural Resource Management).

TERRITORY HEALTH SERVICES AWARD This award is given to the most outstanding final year student in Health Science.

ANSETT AUSTRALIA AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT One of these two awards, recognising outstanding student achievement, is presented to a student graduating from the Batchelor campus. The second award is specifically for a student graduating from the Central Australian campus ceremony later this year.

DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD Donated by the NT Department of Local Government, this award is presented to the most outstanding recipient of the Certificate IV in Business (Community Management).

HARRY WILSON MEMORIAL AWARD Donated by the Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association, this award is presented to an outstanding student of the Certificate II in BRACS (Broadcasting and Operations) c<nirse.

CONFERRAL OF STATEMENTS OF ATTAINMENT AND AWARDS

COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION

Students and graduands presented by the Manager Mr Phil Wall

The following statements of attainment are presented in recognition of

achievement

Course in General Education (Level 3) Anthea Anthony Arnanbidji Neville Barclay Tennant Creek Miriam Charlie

Borroloola Susan Duwalatji

Galiwin'ku May Dunne

Bonya Outstation Linda Wanang-Ganambarr Milingimbi Edna Garrawurra

Gapuwiyak Dora Griffiths Kununurra Jasmine Hastings Angurugu Ada Lechleitner Galiwin'ku

Carol Kinbee Nauyiu Nambiyu

Kaye Namundja Gunbalunya Natasha Rami

Ngukurr Sopa Tapau Ngukurr Gwenda Wunungmurra Gapuwiyak

Molly Yarrngu Minjilang Guringgirrpa Yunupingu Nhulunbuy Anita Moreen Milikapiti

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor College on students who have completed an accredited course of studies.

Certificate I in Community Maintenance Trevor Brown Beswick Henry Carter Maningrida Dominic Waina Kalumburu

Certificate II in Community Skills (Women and Development)

Susan Clarke

Kununurra Agnes Donation Kalumburu Madeline Maloney l'eppimenarti

Certificate III in Broadcasting Nguiu Nguiu Nguiu

Kristelle Orsto Donna Pilakui Anne Puruntatameri

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDIES

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Yuendumu Cairns

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Charlene Coulthard Stanley Kay Valerie Martin Marcus Smith Queenie Wilton

Diploma of Education (Early Childhood) Halls Creek

Alice Springs Jonathon Farrer John Newchurch

Graduands presented by the Head of School Mr Ron Watt

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor College on students who have completed an accredited course of studies.

Certificate IV in Workplace Training Sonya Lemson Engawala Michelle Warren Port Augusta

Diploma of Adult Education and Training Kathleen Deveraux*

Batchelor Norveen Turner Indulkama

Diploma of Broadcasting and Journalism Adele Cox Tanya davis Eric Reys

Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Elizabeth Anderson Michael Birch Cecilia Gostynski Barry Lewis Cyril Santo Marissa Stewart

Certificate III in Australian Land Conservation and Restoration

Broome Atherton

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Palmerston Darwin

Townsville Cairns

Townsville Darwin

Diploma of Applied Science (Natural and Cultural Resource Management)

James Burnett Batchelor

Diploma of Social Science (Alcohol and Other Drug Studies) Sheila Miller Darwin

Diploma of Social Science (Community Work) Shane Namanurki Maningrida

Diploma of Arts (Language Studies) Kay Napaljarri Ross Yuendumu Kevin Morrison Karlinjaringi Ronald Morrison Karlinjaringi Sandra Morrison Karlinjaringi Theresa Polkinghorne Halls Creek Desmond Taylor Bidyadanga

Advanced Diploma of Arts (Language Studies) Tina Asela Dalian Island Patricia McTaggart Nauiyu Namibyu Ngalawurr Mununggurr Yirrkala

Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics Phyllis Burarrwanga Matamata Norma Aaki Apwerle Joshua Ngukurr

Karen Cole Batchelor Terrisita Corpus Broome Barbara Lake Jilkminggan

Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Sharon Anderson Lajamanu John Barber Batchelor

Stephanie Dhurrkay Milingimbi Mona Kantawarra Ntaria Alison Ross Utopia

Advanced Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Linda Anderson Papunya Anita Camfoo Barunga Joyce Evans Dirdi

Ngukurr Jeannie Nungarrayi Egan Yuendumu Sarafina Haines Nturiya Multhara Munungurr Nhulunbuy Tobias Nganbe Wadeye Gregory Orsto Nguiu Edward Portaminni (Jnr)

Nguiu Berna Timaepatua Nguiu

* Kathleen Deveraux has also qualified to receive the Certificate IV in Workplace Training

SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY STUDIES Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration

Graduands presented by the Acting Head of School Mr Ron Stanton

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor College on students who have completed an accredited course of studies.

Certificate II in Art and Craft

Teresita Puruntatameri Rosalie Riley

SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES

Graduands presented by the Head of School Ms Alison Worrell

Nguiu Amoonguna

Marlene Abbot Queenie Bernard Kevin Russell Sonia Smith

Kaltukatjara Kalkaringi

Berry Springs Darwin

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor College on students who have completed an accredited course of studies.

Certificate II in Community Care (Aged and Disability Services) Katie Baker Borroloola Marjorie Keighran Borroloola Peggy Mawson Borroloola Rhonda Savo Darwin Lynette Talbot Darwin

Certificate III in Health Studies (Aboriginal Community Health) Selina Cahill

Darwin Carlleen Dingo Angurugu Kerry-Anne Enalanga Alekarenge Alice Granites Yuendumu

Jenifer Hampton Alice Springs Betty Harris Livingston Josephine Kane Darwin Tanya Kunoth

Harts Range Loyla Leysley Darwin Lazarus Mamarika Umbakumba

Natiti Mununggurritj

Yirrkaka Fiona Naramala Maningrida Masun Nasir Darwin Irene Ogilvie Darwin Helen Rigby Darwin

Leighann Sambo

Bamaga Antoinette Dos Santos Darwin

Sandra Selems Wairia

Linda Shields Darwin Anna Tamwoy Bamaga Frank Tamwoy Badu Island Glenda Trindle Katherine Mary Turner Alpurrurulam Magdalene Vigona Nguiu

Certificate H in Administrative Skills Mary Agnew Acacia

Anthea Davy Cairns

Alison Liddy Coen

Carmen McVicar Alyangula

Certificate II in Business (Office Administration) Caroline Bulabul

Miniyeri Selma Campbell

Acacia Natasha Kemp Palmerston

Jenny Petterson Darwin

Naomi Wilfred

Miniyeri

Certificate IV in Business (Community Management) Christina Hampton Jabiru Jeanie Hilt Beenleigh

Daryl Kantawara Alice Springs

Elizabeth Kelly Derby

Barbara McClelland

Batchelor Sandra McGinness Batchelor

Joyce Naparrula Schroeder Santa Teresa

Barbara Shaw Alice Springs

John Shaw Muringung

Martina Vigona Nguiu

Baydon Williams Alice Springs

Diploma of Business (Community Management) Sandrah Darcy Ngukurr

Christopher I leckenberg Tenambit

Shane Rivers Bulgul

Roxanne Yarmirr Wyndham

Georgina Campbell

Katherine Michael Bourne Townsville

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Raymond White Darwin Steve Raymond Darwin Evelyn Wills Darwin Christopher Sargeant Darwin Yvonne Yusia Bamaga Avril Thompson Mornington Island Elizabeth Dhurrkay Galiwin'ku Carolyn Thompson Darwin Concepta Narjic Wadeye Pius Tipungwuti Milikapiti

Certificate III in Health Studies (Aboriginal Environmental Health) David Waigana Mundingburra

Clay Allen Beverley Benson David Biltji Sam Bruce Joy Burrana

South Hedland Tinkarli

Ramingining Tennant Creek

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Johnny Wayne Maisy Wayne Pamela Weston Elna Williams Susan Williams

Yuendumu Yuendumu

Beswick Alice Springs

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Phillip Bush Ngukurr Associate Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care) Albert Clarke Talbot Dharramanga Lance Djumbala Jacob Galanarruwuy Raymond Galarrpar Jasper Haines Hilda Holden Darryl Joinbee Kirston Kitson Boondie Cecil Leftwich Gonun Malurrungu Megan Martin Guy Munkara Samuel Nhulumba Anthony Nemarluk Louise Rankine Victor Robinson

Tennant Creek Ramingining

Warruwi Ramingining Ramingining

Nturiya Tennant Creek Tennant Creek

Willowra Tennant Creek

Ramingining Willowra

Nguiu Ramininging

Darwin Alekarenge

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Jane Barnes Alice Springs Jeannie Campbell Nturiya Joanne Dhamarrandji Gapuwiyak Kim Grainer Mt Molloy Delores Henry Milikapiti Christine Joe Kamara Ti Tree Melva Kennedy Waterloo James Marrawal Warruwi Annie McDinny Borroloola Philip McGinness Darwin Emily Mooka Silkwood Casimira Munkara Nguiu Dean Andrew Niehsner Darwin Elizabeth Presley Palmerston Frances Pultata Ross Nturiya Charlotte De Satge Katherine

Ronald Roe Bulla Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care) Daniel Sandy Peter Walarri Stephanie Warne Dorothy Warrayi Jenny Williams Catherine Stassi

Elliott Ramingining

Tennant Creek Ramingining

Tennant Creek Pirlingimbi

Annie Djuburidji Warruwi Adeline Drogemuller Darwin Vanessa Gorey Santa Teresa Delma Holt Palmerston Colleen Lemon Alice Springs Lynette Miller Jabiru

Certificate III in Health Studies (Social and Behavioural Health) Gemma Munkara Nguiu

Myrtle Anderson Mout Isa Marlene Austral Palmerston Robert Cole Townsville Andrea Collins Katherine

Anne Marie Puruntatameri Pamela Ross Nola Wilson Stephanie Berida

Pirlangimpi Stirling Nyirrpi Wadeye