Year 12 Graduation 2025
On Wednesday, 24th September, we farewelled our Year 12 students at their Graduation Ceremony, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow staff and students. Congratulations again to the class of 2025! The College community wish them all the best for their future ambitions and adventures.
Please see below excerpts from key speakers, a list of special award recipients and photos of the event:
Special Award Recipients
McAuley Medals - Jasmine Chellew, Grace Stackman, Beau Thompson
McAuley Catholic College Awards for Christian Leadership in Year 12 - Logan Cone, Grace Stackman
The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award for Leadership and Teamwork - Jasmine Chellew
The Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award - Timothy Van der Vlist
Best All-Rounder Award - Jasmine Chellew, Sheridan Sutherland, William Tait
Academic Excellence Award - Amelie Collard, Alizandra McPherson
College Awards for Commitment to Study - Maggie Ross, Madeline Schroder, Beau Thompson, Timothy Van der Vlist
The Reuben F. Scarf Award for Commitment - Imogen Lee
Sr Cecilia Moran Memorial Award for Contributions to the Cultural Life of the College -Logan Cone
Good Citizenship and Community Service Award (Senior School) sponsored by The Rotary Club of Grafton Midday Inc. - Alicia Boehme
Annual Awards
Mark Bellamy Memorial Salad Bowl Trophy - Staff
Neville Bryant Memorial Award for Extension Mathematics - Alizandra McPherson
Jeff Charter Memorial Prize for Excellence in HSIE - Beau Thompson
UNE Vice-Chancellors High Achievement Prize - Madeleine Schroder
Senior Sportsman of the Year - William Tait
Aunty Doreen Leadership Award - Charlee Thompson
Aunty Doreen Reconciliation Award - Tracey Cassidy