VALEDICTORY DINNER

Year 12, 2019 were formally farewelled at the end of Term 3.

Farewell activities culminated in the Valedictory Dinner, held at Rosehill Gardens on Friday, 27th September. The evening was a celebration for the students, their families and staff as students concluded their schooling at St Paul’s.

The event was hosted by our current School Captains, Sophie Reeves and Keaton Daniels and featured addresses by our outgoing School Vice Captains, Hannah Heath and Lachlan Fellowes and our School Principal, Mr Wake. Mr and Mrs Whan gave the parent reflection. There was also a special video presentation of memories of the students’ time at St Paul’s, prepared by Miss Newby.

The following major awards were presented:

In Honore Habeantur

Students who have demonstrated outstanding effort and dedication to their House. The translation of the Latin phrase is “held in high esteem” and refers to the high regard that these students are held in their respective Houses by both students and staff.

Castlereagh: Kaitlyn McCarthy Claremont: Kai Brown Cornwallis: Aidan Lilly Melville: Maria Nanan Strathdon: Taylor Su Wilberforce: Caitlin Daley

The Captains’ Award

Awarded to a deserving student who displays competence, commitment, courtesy, and concern for others routinely; who without fuss or fanfare or acknowledgement contributes daily to the ethos of St Paul’s.

Captains’ Award Winner: Amy Sheffield

The Rubicon Award

Awarded by the Secondary School Executive to the student who consistently goes above and beyond in all aspects of their schooling life, and has left no stone unturned in preparation for life after school.

Rubicon Winner: Madeline Linfoot

The Principal’s Award for Character and Involvement

Awarded by the Principal to a student who:

shows grace in the way they value themselves and others

is unique and capable

consistently fosters and pursues excellence in academic, sporting and cultural areas

displays leadership in the way they work cooperatively

thinks creatively and critically, and communicates effectively

displays a love of learning across a wide range of fields Principal’s Award Winner: William O’Rourke

In Honore Habeantur (from left to right): Caitlin Daley, Taylor Su, Maria Nanan, Aidan Lilly, Kai Brown, Kaitlyn McCarthy

The Rubicon Award: Madeline Linfoot

The Captains’ Award: Amy Sheffield