At our recent Celebration Evening, it was both an honour and privilege to present awards to students who have been recognised for truly making the most of their Whitefriars College education this year. At this important College event, we recognise and reward leadership and service, academic excellence and endeavour. But what struck me most about the recipients of these awards, was that their contribution to the life of the College extends well outside of the four walls of the classroom. These students are our quiet achievers, our leaders, our volunteers, our artists, our performers, and our sportsmen. These students are responsible for the vibrancy of our great College!

Recipients of Academic Excellence awards are identified based on their achievement on school-based assessment tasks across the 2022 academic year as recorded on Whitefriars Learn. At Celebration Evening, we commend the achievements of the ten highest performing students in each year level. The Academic Dux for each year level is also awarded to the student who has achieved the highest overall average percentage for his cohort.

Recipients of Endeavour awards are identified for their sustained commitment to personal growth in their learning, through a subject teacher-led nomination process. These awards seek to acknowledge students who are committed to and motivated to pursue personal excellence in their studies, irrespective of their achievement on assessment tasks. These students, indeed, exemplify what it is to be a Whitefriars Learner.

I acknowledge the achievements of each of these students across the 2022 academic year and congratulate them on their achievements. I also extend my thanks to Mr Ash Payne, Mrs Helen Kelly and Ms Kelli Joiner for the role that they play in ensuring that the awards process at Whitefriars is a fair, transparent and defensible one.

Catherine Spurritt
Deputy Principal – Learning & Teaching