Graduates of 2023 — Shepparton News

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This unique graduation feature celebrates the commitment and enthusiasm of Year 6 and Year 12 students across our region.

We wish them all the best for their future as they approach their new schooling and life journeys.

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Shepparton Christian College Year 12 students Maddie King and Christiaan Buys.

Life after secondary school Graduation is a time of celebration and reflection of previous school years.

Your Year 12 cohort becomes your family, with those bonds lasting a lifetime.

That sentiment is especially true for the 12, Year 12 students at Shepparton Christian College.

Maddie King and Christiaan Buys have been at the school since they were in Prep, and now, in their final two weeks of classes, they are gearing up for a life outside their little school.

“I’m excited for a new chapter, to close this one and open a new one,” Maddie said.

This year, she has been completing a Cert 3 at GOTAFE in make-up as part of her VCE Vocational Major requirements.

Instead of completing exams, she will finish her course requirements within the next two weeks.

“Next year, I’ll be moving to Melbourne, and I’ll be a dancer,” she said.

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“I’ll be doing a professional dance course at Transit Dance, which I’ll finish with an elite performance diploma.”

After graduation, Christiaan is planning to do biomedicine, hopefully at La Trobe University in Bendigo.

One of her favourite moments from this year was their school concert.

“I feel accomplished. I did everything that I wanted to do,” he said.

“We did a Disney mash-up and there were five Year 12s who joined in,” she said.

“All I need to do now is graduate and do my exams.”

“I think that’s the first time we have actually done something together at the school concert.”

Christiaan has kept a very busy schedule this year as the school captain, alongside a full load of subjects, including his favourite maths methods.

With exams on the horizon, he feels prepared to take on this final challenge.

“It’s pretty daunting,” he said.

“They hold so much weight these exams for your school years, but I think I’ve been pretty smart and consistent throughout the year.”

After the exam period, Christiaan is excited to relax and take a break.

“My time at school has been very humble and simple,” he said.

“Growing up in such a small school, you find that the connections and the relationships you make really matter.”

Maddie is excited to start the rest of her life, but will still miss her little family at the Christian College. She also shared her advice for next year’s cohort.

“Enjoy it, because it’s gonna be over before you know it,” she said.

GRADUATES OF GRADUATES OF Building a positive and vibrant school culture

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Building on the success of our first year at GSSC was the aim in 2023 and our senior students’ contribution to that goal cannot be underestimated. While much of our first year was spent establishing ourselves as a school for community, our second year has seen us go from strength-to-strength in developing an inclusive learning environment and a sense of belonging for every student. Much of this can be attributed to our 2023 Year 12 cohort, who have introduced events that encourage connectedness across year levels, including GSSC’s got Talent and Spirit Week. I am sure these will become an annual feature on the GSSC calendar and I cannot wait to see what’s in store for our third year. Thank you to our 2023 Year 12s, for the way in which you have conducted yourselves, represented your school with pride and supported each other and your peers along the journey. You should be proud of your efforts, as we are of you. We know you all have a bright future ahead.

- Executive Principal Barbara O’Brien

Writing another page of the GSSC story Our Year 12 experience has been one that has been enriched by the privilege to be Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s 2023 College Captains. As leaders, we have carried on old traditions and built new ones that we hope will live on at GSSC. A key goal among our team this year has been to bring everyone together and to establish a positive and vibrant school community where everyone is welcomed, respected and valued. Year on year we write another page of the GSSC story and strengthen our foundations to pave the way for the next generation. We feel honoured to have been part of the 2023 story and through the responsibility of Captaincy, we hope we have had positive and lasting impact on the lives of young people here - our friends, our peers and our future leaders.

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- College Captains Kady Paton, Fabian Mucollari, Andrew Kenttala, Luci Garner, Lara Trevaskis and Jaiden Heinzmann

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My plans for the future consist of taking a gap year and learning the mechanics side of my family business, before heading into a business and accounting course at La Trobe, Bendigo. The most memorable day of my year 12 year was the day my math methods class finished with content, and we had a period where we played Mario kart (I won). My only advice for year 12 is I know that’s it’s tough, both mentally and physically draining, but this is your last year you’ll ever have at high school, give it your all, but also don’t forget to just have fun.

Next year I plan to begin a Bachelor of Nursing. There have been many memorable moments, but I would say that it was the simple moments that were my favourite, such as recess & lunchtimes with my friends, my double studio class on Friday mornings and the multiple events that were held for us. Upcoming year 12s, while it’s important that you dedicate yourself to your studies don’t let it consume you! My biggest piece of advice for you is to look after yourself. Don’t cut out the things you enjoy, balance is key. Things can be really tough at some points throughout the year so never hesitate to reach out to someone if you’re struggling. Remember to take each day as it comes. And believe me, the year will go past very quickly, so enjoy it while you can.

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YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2023 Congratula�ons on your gradua�on. We are proud of your academic accomplishments and the young men and women that each of you are. As your schooling years come to a close, we encourage you to keep up the exci�ng lifelong journey of learning, exploring and growing. We wish you all every happiness and success in all that you experience in the coming years.

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

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Goodbye, high school, hello university As classes come to an end and exam seasons go into full swing, many Year 12 students are thinking towards the future and what their lives will be like outside of the school gates.

At Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Year 12 students Rajbir Gakhal and Nida Bangash are in the final stretch, with exams about to begin and graduation on the horizon.

Rajbir says he’s ready to take on the exam season.

“I’ve been constantly flat out studying to prepare for my exams,” he said.

“It’s been stressful, yeah, but I’m looking forward to it.

Hopefully, everything goes as planned.”

Nida feels nervous about moving on from the school, but is still excited to see it through.

“It’s scary, but at the same time, we have been preparing since Year 7 for it, so it’s kind of scary and exciting at the same time,” she said.

Greater Shepparton College Year 12 student Rajbir Gakhal.

This year, both Rajbir and Nida took on an extra leadership roles as house captains, with Rajbir leading Goulburn house.

“I was also involved in the leadership team as well, so I’ve gone to a lot of meetings, a few with the principal Mrs O’Brien,” Rajbir said.

“It was a good way to connect with different people, getting to know different people and just connecting with all of them.

“And then, of course, being able to add in my own ideas, being able to pull up ideas of mine, my friends, like other people from the school, it was great.

Nida loved being the house captain for Loddon house as well.

“Like making friends with all the other house captains and all the other people who had positions in school leadership positions. It was a fun experience,” Nida said.

After exams are done and dusted, Rajbir said he planned to study a Bachelor of Law, with his top choices being Monash University and La Trobe University, while Nida is tossing up between undertaking a teaching degree here at La Trobe University Shepparton or taking a gap year.

Both students are excited to take the next step and start their adult lives, but will also miss the school they’ve called home.

“I’m pretty excited. Like, of course, it was what, 13 years of my life in school, getting out of the cycle that’s going to change a lot, but yeah, I’m looking forward to it,” Rajbir said.

“I love it here. It’s kind of like exciting, but at the same time, I don’t want to leave,” Nida said.

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Greater Shepparton College Year 12 student Nida Bangash.

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PRINCIPAL: Jean Varty Ardmona Primary School have no graduating students for 2023.

ARDMONA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Achieving Personal Success ADDRESS: 580 Turnbull Road, Ardmona PHONE: 03 5829 0273 WEBSITE: www.ardmonaps.vic.edu.au

BOURCHIER STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Best Always ADDRESS: 1-19 Bourchier Street, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5821 3488 WEBSITE: www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au

CONGUPNA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Be KIND, Be BRAVE, Be CURIOUS ADDRESS: 3580 Katamatite-Shepparton Road, Congupna PHONE: 03 5829 9286 WEBSITE: www.congupnaps.vic.edu.au

CURRAWA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: The Little School Where Science Rules ADDRESS: 2 Ridge Road, Dookie College PHONE: 03 5828 6581 WEBSITE: www.currawaps.vic.edu.au

DOOKIE PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDRESS: Baldock St, Dookie PHONE: 03 5828 6585 WEBSITE: www.dookieps@vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Gary D’Arma MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Dear Bouchier Graduates, Well done on a great year and completing your time at Primary School. We are proud of every single one of you and thank you for your contribution to the school. You are a big part of why it is such a great place!

In the future, remember to work hard, have fun and always choose kindness at every opportunity!

PRINCIPAL: Adam Cleary MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Our Congupna Primary School Community would like to wish our thirteen graduating Grade Six Students of 2023 all the very best in their future endeavours. Secondary Schooling is a very important stepping stone towards being independent, successful and realising your dreams. Don’t forget to stay KIND, BRAVE & CURIOUS!

PRINCIPAL: Rebecca Brown Currawa Primary School have no graduating students for 2023.

PRINCIPAL: Lisa Wilson Dhurringile Primary School have no graduating students for 2023.

DHURRINGILE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Aim High ADDRESS: 605 Langham Road, Dhurringile PHONE: 03 5826 6222 WEBSITE: www.dhurringileps.vic.edu.au

GOWRIE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Dream Big ADDRESS: 1 Gowrie Street, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5821 3100 WEBSITE: www.gowriestps.vic.edu.au

GRAHAMVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Quality Education For All ADDRESS: 85 Grahamvale Road, Grahamvale PHONE: 03 5821 4219 WEBSITE: www.grahamvaleps.vic.edu.au

GREATER SHEPPARTON SECONDARY COLLEGE SCHOOL MOTTO: To develop creative, curious and caring learners who actively contribute to making a better world.

ADDRESS: 31-71 Hawdon Street, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5891 2000 WEBSITE: www.gssc.vic.gov.au

GUTHRIE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDRESS: 33-69 Guthrie Street, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5821 1944 WEBSITE: www.guthriestps.vic.edu.au

ACTING PRINCIPAL: Luke Kleinig MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our Grade 6 graduate of 2023! As you embrace new adventures at high school remember to cherish all the great memories from Dookie PS. We’ve watched you grow and we’re incredibly proud. Best wishes for the future!

PRINCIPAL: Eron Chapman MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: To our 2023 Grade 6’s A group of wonderful young people who demonstrate the values of our school- Empathy, Determination, Excellence and Pride. As you leave us take with you all the very best wishes and love from our Gowrie St community. We are proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you will do and all the great places you will go. You represent all the values of Gowrie St. Dream big and embrace all the opportunities life brings.

PRINCIPAL: Luke Simpson MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: The Grahamvale Primary School community would like to congratulate our 2023 Graduating Year 6 students. This group of students have been fantastic role models for our younger students & have shown high level leadership skills. We look forward to seeing the amazing things you achieve in your secondary school years and beyond. Thank you for your contribution to making GPS a great school!

PRINCIPAL: Barbara O’Brien MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our graduating class of 2023. We are so proud of the way you have conducted yourselves, represented our college with pride and acted as wonderful role models for our younger students.

You have continued to build on the success from our first year on site and will leave a lasting legacy of a vibrant and positive school culture here at GSSC.

PRINCIPAL: Brendan Bicknell MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: I always arrive at this time of year with mixed feelings, I’m excited by the thought that our Year 6 students are well and truly ready to progress to their next stage of their education, but on the other hand I selfishly feel a little sad. I thank our Year 6 Students for the contribution they have made over their time at Guthrie Street and wish them all the best.

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KATANDRA WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Strong, Be your Best ADDRESS: 17-27 Bankin Street, Katandra West PHONE: 03 5828 3350 WEBSITE: www.katandra-west-ps.vic.edu.au

KIALLA CENTRAL PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Quality Education, Rural Environment ADDRESS: 128 Central Kialla Road, Kialla PHONE: 03 5827 1373 WEBSITE: www.kiallacentralps.vic.edu.au

KIALLA WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Resilience, Excellence, Pride ADDRESS: 7370 Goulburn Valley Highway Kialla West PHONE: 03 5823 1333 WEBSITE: www.kiallawestps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Marcia Waters MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations on reaching an important milestone in your life! We are all so proud of you and feel privileged to be a part of your educational adventure. As you continue your journey through life, we hope you reflect on your achievements so far, have fun, and dare to do great things. You have grown into respectful, strong and kind leaders of our school and we can’t wait to see where life takes you next.

PRINCIPAL: Debbie Humphries MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Our graduating students of 2023 have matured and grown into fabulous leaders who have stepped up whenever asked and blossomed, developing their confidence and capacity. They have pursued their individual talents and strengths and worked together when required. Congratulations to the Class of 2023, I am so proud of you all and thank you for your contribution to K.C.P.S. I wish you every success with your secondary school adventures and beyond!

PRINCIPAL: Wesley Teague MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our 2023 grade 6 graduates! These exceptional children have not only excelled academically but have also shone as inspiring role models within the wonderful community of Kialla West Primary School. We are very proud of accomplishments and eagerly anticipate the bright futures that await them in their secondary education.

MERRIGUM PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Small School, Big Voice, Growing for the future ADDRESS: Judd Avenue, Merrigum PHONE: 03 5855 2275 WEBSITE: www.merrigumps.weebly.com

MOOROOPNA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Motivated, Persistent, Successful ADDRESS: 16 O’Brien Street, Mooroopna PHONE: 03 5825 2060 WEBSITE: www.mooroopna.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Karen Goodwin MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our Year 6 students on their graduation from Mooroopna Primary School. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow and learning. Good luck and well wishes for the next phase of your educational journey from the MPS community.

MOOROOPNA NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Responsibility, Respect, Resilience ADDRESS: 835 Ardmona Road, Mooroopna PHONE: 0409 025 137 WEBSITE: www.mnps1612.vic.edu.au

ACTING PRINCIPAL: Lisa Wilson MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our graduating class of 2023. We wish you well as you confidently step into all the future has to offer you. We thank you for your outstanding leadership, for your work in supporting student voice to be heard, and for your input into ensuring Mooroopna North is an inclusive and welcoming community.

MOOROOPNA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Growing and Learning Together ADDRESS: 45 MacIsaac Road, Mooroopna PHONE: 03 5825 3856 WEBSITE: www.mpps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Hayden Beaton MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our 2023 graduating year six students. We are very proud of you, the effort you have put in, the achievements you have made and the leadership you have shown. The MPPS community wishes you all the very best with your future education and ambitions.

PRINCIPAL: Kerry Miller MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Remember to dream big, try hard and set your eyes on your goals.

LEMNOS PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Love Laugh Learn ADDRESS: Lemnos North Road, Lemnos PHONE: 03 5829 9287 WEBSITE: www.lemnosps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Tony Shannon MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations Abbey and Holly, our graduates of 2023, on being fantastic leaders at our school. We wish you both the very best and every success in your future endeavours.

MURCHISON PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Be the Best You Can Be ADDRESS: 8-10 Impey Street, Murchison PHONE: 03 5826 2391 WEBSITE: www.murchps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Michelle Duke MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our graduating grade 6 students! We wish you every success as you step positively towards the new and exciting challenges to come. We thank you for your valuable contribution to the Murchison Primary School community, and look forward to seeing you continue to Be the Best You Can Be as you transition to secondary school.

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HARSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: A Caring Community ADDRESS: 155 Harston Road, Harston PHONE: 03 5854 8317 WEBSITE: www.harstonps.vic.edu.au

ACTING PRINCIPAL: Kaz Batson MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations BJ on your graduation as a year 6 student from Harston Primary School.

Everyone at Harston wishes you all the best in your secondary education and beyond.

Thank you for being Happy at Harston

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ORRVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Educating Hearts and Minds ADDRESS: 300 Channel Road, Orrvale PHONE: 03 5829 2490 WEBSITE: www.orrvaleps.vic.edu.au

SHEPPARTON EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: By learning, We grow ADDRESS: 15 School Road, Shepparton East PHONE: 03 5829 2426 WEBSITE: www.shepeastps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Adam Brennan MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our 2023 graduates. We know we have prepared you for an everchanging society, giving you the tools to face new challenges, ask questions, wonder, and recognise and regulate your best self. Thank you to your families for working alongside us, fostering positive relationships, and strengthening the Orrvale community. We are so proud of the young people you are today, and we look forward to following your journey, watching you discover your place in the world.

PRINCIPAL: Les Walsh MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: The Shepparton East Primary School community would like to congratulate our 2023 Graduating Year 6 students. Your hard work and persistence is a credit to you all.

May all your dreams and aspirations for the future come to fruition through your ongoing dedication to continual learning and growth.

Thank you for your contribution to making Shepp. East PS, the great school it is!!

PRINCIPAL: Adam Burbidge MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: We wish you well as you embark on the next stage of your education adventure.

Congratulations on all that you have achieved ST GEORGES ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL so far. We are confident that the SGRPS values SCHOOL MOTTO: Knowledge, Service, Happiness instilled in you will enable and empower you ADDRESS: 120 St Georges Road, Shepparton to be successful and achieve your dreams for PHONE: 03 5821 3383 the future. Never forget the importance of WEBSITE: www.stgeorges.vic.edu.au kindness for those around you, work hard and never give up. Best wishes and much love from myself and all the staff at SGRPS.

TALLYGAROOPNA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: The philosophy of considering the feelings of others at all times is strongly endorsed within the school.

ADDRESS: 24-34 Victoria Street, Tallygroopna PHONE: 03 5829 8264 WEBSITE: www.tally-ps-3067.vic.edu.au

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TATURA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Achieving Together ADDRESS: Corner Service and Albert Streets, Tatura PHONE: 03 5824 1684 WEBSITE: www.taturaps.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: David Brodie MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our grade 6 students on your achievements in 2023. Continue to be nice to everyone, challenge yourself and be the best you can be. We look forward to seeing the great things you achieve in your schooling and beyond as you start a new and exciting journey in your lives. All the best from your Tally PS family.

PRINCIPAL: Susanne Gill MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Each child in the Graduating Class of 2023 at Tatura Primary School has developed friendships and skills that will last a lifetime.

They have learnt to adapt to many challenges over the last few years. Being leaders at our school, who have upheld our values, has prepared them for every success in the future.

We wish them well.

TOOLAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Where everyone counts!

ADDRESS: 69-77 Wren Street, Toolamba PHONE: 03 5826 5212 WEBSITE: www.toolambaps.vic.edu.au

WILMOT ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Happiness Through Achievement ADDRESS: 84-90 Wilmot Road, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5821 4953 WEBSITE: www.wilmotrd.vic.edu.au

UNDERA PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Learning for Our Future ADDRESS: 45-55 Anderson Street, Undera PHONE: 03 5826 0211 WEBSITE: www.underaps.vic.edu.au

VERNEY ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL SCHOOL MOTTO: Excellence In Supportive Learning ADDRESS: 2 Verney Road, Shepparton PHONE: 03 5821 8185 WEBSITE: www.verneyrd.vic.edu.au

PRINCIPAL: Heather Kennedy MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our 2023 graduates.

We are very proud of your achievements and wish you all the best as you transition to secondary school. We look forward to seeing you build on your learning and develop into outstanding members of our community. Good luck to you all.

PRINCIPAL: Sharon Thompson MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations grade 6 students on your achievements. Continue to challenge yourself to be the best you can be, and follow your dreams. We look forward to seeing the great things you achieve in your schooling and beyond. All the best from your Wilmot Road family.

ACTING PRINCIPAL: Robyn Bell MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: A special congratulations John, on your graduation from Undera Primary School.

May you continue to aspire to achieve your dreams and make the most of all educational opportunities in secondary school next year. The teachers and students at Undera Primary School wish you all the best with your continued education at secondary school.

PRINCIPAL: Angela Buxton MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL: Congratulations to our 2023 graduating students. We are incredibly proud of you all and the positive impact you have had on our school community. We look forward to hearing about your future successes and achievements. Remember to continue to challenge and believe in yourselves. Good luck and farewell!

PRINCIPAL: Peter Farrell Zeerust Primary School have no graduating students for 2023.

ZEERUST PRIMARY SCHOOL ADDRESS: 245 Zeerust Road, Zeerust PHONE: 03 5829 8282 WEBSITE: www.zeerustps.vic.edu.au

Dear Year 6 students, It is hard to believe that it’s time to say farewell to the Year 6 graduating class of 2023, it is a time for reflection, celebration, and hope.

As it comes to say goodbye, I am sure that you will take with you many cherished memories and friendships.

I want to congratulate Year 6 students on being exceptional role models, caring for younger students and showing community spirit.

Many thanks to our families for their contribution over the years at St Brendan’s.

We are extremely proud of you and wish you all the best as you begin your journey to secondary school.

We pray that you go forward, always doing your best and remembering our school’s motto ‘With Faith and Courage’ in all your future endeavours.

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Good luck, Paula Stevenson and staff of St. Brendan’s Shepparton.

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Year 6 students gear up for 2024 Kialla West Primary School Year 6 students Torah Pomeroy and Jack Wood.

Kim O'KEEFFE MP THE NATIONALS MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON DISTRICT

Congratulations class of 2023!

As you finish your final year of secondary school, may you reflect on your years of schooling – the memories, friendships, opportunities, and the challenges you overcome, and be proud of what you have achieved.

Photo by ‘Goulburn Valley School Photography’

A message from the Principal A milestone such as finishing your primary education should be seen as a wonderful celebration. Continue to see the 'good' in yourself and others. Every day is an opportunity to grow, but don't wish for the future to come too quickly. Enjoy every day

I wish you every success and happiness as you enter this next chapter of your life.

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and the next stages of your life and education.

The St. Luke's community thanks you for your contributions and wishes you all the best. 'Happiness is a choice', so keep smiling.

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Transitioning from primary school to high school can be a daunting experience for students.

new ones and taking silly photos with everyone at the graduation,” Jack said.

However, Kialla West Primary School Year 6 students Torah Pomeroy and Jack Wood are beyond excited for their next schooling adventure.

“That will be heaps of fun.

Alongside getting ready to transition into high school, they are gearing up for an unforgettable graduation and whole school concert to end the year.

The 30 graduating students from the school will attend a pool party, eat pizza and enjoy a slide show of photos taken from their schooling years in the second last week of their final primary school term.

And Jack, who is heading to St Anne’s College in Kialla next year, said he was looking forward to making new friends but was excited for their end-of-year celebration first.

“I am going to miss my teachers, but I am looking forward to meeting my

“I am a tech leader here, which has been great. I love technology.

“I am looking forward to also meeting my new leaders and doing PE and music and playing basketball.”

Torah, who, alongside many friends, is heading to Notre Dame College, also said she would miss her fabulous teachers the most.

“I like all my teachers here,” Torah said.

“They have always been here for me whenever I have needed them. I am going to miss them.

Good luck to the class of 2023 Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll would like to congratulate the 2023 graduating class in the Goulburn Valley for all their achievements this year.

“VCE is one of the most important moments in many young Victorians’ lives and I am incredibly proud of all of our students who have worked so hard this year to get to this point,” Mr Carroll said.

“It will be fun.

“Exams can be a stressful time, but I encourage students in the Goulburn Valley to remember how far you’ve come on your education journey—and to know that there are plenty of ways to pursue your passions and continue learning as your school years come to a close.”

“So will the graduation. Our last big celebration all together.”

Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll

“I am excited to make new friends and be in a new environment, and I like interior design, so hopefully, I can learn about that also.

Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll

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Congratulations to our 2023 graduating students. We are incredibly proud of you all and the positive impact you have had on our school community. We look forward to hearing about your future successes and achievements. Remember to continue to challenge and believe in yourselves. Good luck and farewell!

Angela Buxton, Principal We cooked the Friday lunch orders for everyone

We designed our special Year 12 shirts I loved dancing with my friends at the Deb Ball

Thanks to all the teachers that have taught me

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Future looks bright for students St Brendan’s Primary School Year 6 students Lily Uluakiahoia and Kobby Eshun will finish their primary years this December and take their next steps towards high school.

Lily, who will attend Notre Dame College, was excited for the next step in her schooling journey.

“I am excited to meet new people and try new classes,” Lily said.

“I have been thinking a lot lately about what I want to be when I get older, and I would love to be an actress.

“So, hopefully, I can get involved in drama classes.”

Kobby, who has been a part of the school’s leadership technology team this year, said that’s what he would miss the most.

“I have enjoyed being in the leadership team as I love technology,” Kobby said.

“I have been able to hang out with my friends, research different tech topics, and help with things like laptop safety for the Preps.

“It’s been heaps of fun.”

Lily has also been a part of the school’s leadership team and has enjoyed inspiring other children to have fun while keeping active under the health and wellbeing banner.

“I love netball, and keeping active is important,” she said.

“I have enjoyed being a part of the team and helping with sports and encouraging other students.

“And having extra responsibilities and helping the teachers.”

Both students agreed that the teachers were high on the list of what they would miss the most.

“The teachers here are great,” Kobby said.

“I will miss them and the school environment.

“But I am excited to meet new teachers and make new friends too.”

For now, the students still have a few weeks left to complete their final term, but to end their year, they will enjoy a church ceremony and mass.

“And I think we are having a retreat day where we can say goodbye to our friends and teachers.” Kobby said.

“I hope so, that sounds fun.” Lily said.

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GRADUATION November 2023

St Brendan’s Primary School Year 6 students Kobby Eshun and Lily Uluakiahoia.

Wendy Lovell MP Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Region Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023.

I extend my best wishes to all students as they embark on the next exciting chapter of their life.

The Shepparton News wishes to congratulate the graduating classes of 2023.

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Congratulations to the class of 2023!

I commend students, teachers and parents for their hard work and commitment to learning.

Graduating school is an exciting time and is the start of a new chapter filled with adventure.

I encourage students to pick up a copy of my School Leavers Guide available on my website or at my office.

The guide covers a range of easy-to-read information including education and training opportunities, financial assistance options, mental health support as well as helpful material like how to apply for a Medicare card.

Wishing you all the best for what lies ahead.

Sam BIRRELL MP

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We wish everyone all the best in their future endeavours.

“Congratulations! Today is your day.

You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!”

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! — Dr. Seuss