Page 4774 - Week 13 - Tuesday, 10 November 2009
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to present the Erindale college academy awards. These awards were created by the student body to highlight that, in addition to its recognised sporting excellence, Erindale college is very capable in producing highly successful students within the academic curricula and to promote and celebrate the college’s success rate and its talents. We experienced some wonderful dance and singing performances at the award ceremony. In addition, we were treated to some superb catering by students, highlighting the versatility of Erindale college.
The academy awards were produced and hosted by Chris Inglis and Ashley Jeanroy. They were duly acknowledged by the principal, Michael Hall, for their great innovative contribution.
I congratulate the following recipients of the Erindale college academy awards: Wayne Sloan, PE award; Tess Pennell, sports development; Jacinta Henderson, outdoor education; Peter Webb, sport and rec; Nicole Bondfield, human movement; Alex Smith, chemistry; Aisha Woodruff, physics; Kayla Venn, biology; Perry Liolios, Viki Ginoska, David Santolin and Erin Harriot, business management; Jessica Swan, psychology; Nicole Bondfield and Jessica Bottomley, psychology; Jess Swan, English T; Keely Johnston, English A; Edwina Leeper, history T; Alahna Louis, French; Sam Leheney, Japanese; Christie Gilbert, general maths; Helene Geue, maths applications; Tim Bartlett, maths methods; Aisha Woodruff, specialist maths; and Emily Smith, tourism.
Showing the versatility, there were also Jack Sullivan, auto; Stephen Goedecke, woodwork; Jessica Bottomley, graphic design; Luke McDonald, hospitality-food; Brendan Kelly, drama; Michael Pritchard, music; Tess Pennell, photography; Ashlee Watts, visual arts; Natasha Eskinja, dance—this lady also performed at the award ceremony—Tavis Carson, production in live theatre; and Lachlan McClennan, media.
We also had a wonderful group of students who catered for all of us at the end of it: Johnathon Carbone, Marnie Henningsen, Stephanie Jackman, Tim Johnston, Katherine Olney, Kalan Osfield-O’Neil, Jamiee Percival, Gregory Hanger, Kirra Coventry, Alex Clifford, Fiona McGlinchey, Laura Mertin, Jessica Nash, Brittney Ovcar, Jesse Pratt, Toby Rees, Nicole Robertson, Jana Skriveris and Emily Smith.
During my visit, I was made aware just how much Erindale college is committed to being a learning community in which high academic standards are expected and achieved; appropriate programs are provided to meet the needs of the entire range of student abilities; support structures and people are available to provide advice and counselling; facilities are provided that enable success in learning; and community connection and participation are encouraged.
I saw firsthand how Erindale makes a difference for each student. For this, credit must go to the principal, Michael Hall, and his staff—for their great contribution, which has evolved into a tradition of innovation that has become the trademark of Erindale college over the years.
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