Year 12 Valedictory

Year 12 Valedictory

What a fabulous evening we had on Wednesday, celebrating the Class of 2022. Along with family, friends and staff, we marked 13 years of schooling with the Class of 2022 Valedictory. Our graduates looked fabulous in gorgeous formal gowns and sharp suits. Thank you to our Taiko drummers Ruby, Taleisha and Mr K for beginning the evening in style and Nathan and Glaze who performed Night Changes by One Direction.

Each student was awarded a Year 12 completion certificate, recognising the hard work and resilience shown over the past few years. Congratulations to our subject dux award winners as determined by subject teachers. These awards reflect the excellence of results achieved and also the dedication and commitment to their studies throughout the year.

We presented a number of College awards. The Citizenship Awards were presented to students who have shown a positive attitude towards their studies, have consistently been a positive role model and have been involved in school-based activities throughout their time at ESC. Rotary have provided a certificate and a citizen watch to the award winners Samuel Gerencser and Vanessa Dewar.

The ADF Long Tan – Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award recognises a student who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within our school and local community. They have displayed determination, tenacity and compassion. This year ADF Long Tan winner was Hannah Prout.

The ADF Future Innovators Award encourages the next generation of innovators, critical thinkers and problem solvers in the area of STEM. This years ADF Future Innovators Award goes to Ruby Pugh.

Justin Barrot is an ex-student of the college and each year sponsors two students who have applied themselves throughout the year, have shown great persistence in working towards their goals and always striving for personal improvement. This year our Personal Endeavour Award winners are Jade Poort and Hendrix Boyle.

The AMPOL Best All-Rounder Medallion recognises a person who shows leadership, commitment and sets a good example within the school and the wider community. This year our AMPOL Best All-Rounder is Ruby Pugh.

Our final award of the evening was announcing our Valedictorian. This student typifies the attitude, effort, spirit and achievements of the Class of 2022. The Emerald Secondary College Valedictorian for 2022 is Ebony Dasler. Ebony is an outstanding representative of this group of students. Ebony spoke about the support and encouragement students have received from family and friends and also the joy and hardship of Year 12.

To the Class of 2022, we wish you the best in your next chapter into adulthood. We hope that ESC has given you the tools to continue to be life-long learners, to overcome challenges, to problem solve, to work with others and to finish what you start.  These are the tools that will equip you to make confident decisions about your future or have the courage to try different avenues in order to discover your passions. These same tools have helped build essential characteristics for leading successful lives – such as patience, optimism and resilience.

So now that you have finished 13 years of schooling, now is your time to take a chance. To complete that course, take that job you’ve always wanted, travel or have a gap year. Whatever you decide, remember, to grab these opportunities with both hands. Take that chance and have a go. Go out there and be the best sparky, lawyer, childcare worker or biologist. The whole world is out there waiting for you. 

Congratulations on graduating. You have been a stellar group of students to work with. Your futures are bright and there for the taking. We wish you well for all that lies before you. Stay safe and stay in touch.

Bri Holder – Yr 12 Co-ordinator