The Parklands Christian College secondary awards were held in the college auditorium at Hillcrest Road, Park Ridge on November 16. The secondary college comprising students in Years 7 to 12 consists of 261 students.
“The evening is designed to corporately celebrate the achievements of our students and to encourage them in a public manner. Families are encouraged to attend and bring their cameras to capture special memories of their child's celebratory moments. Some of the moments of the evening include: each secondary student crossing the stage to be congratulated and to receive their certificates, the Principal's address, performances from the Worship Team, and a final address by our 2017 College Captains,” Coordinator of Senior College Rebecca Wallis said.
Major award winners were Amber Hankins for Year 12 Dux, Rebekah Swinn and Minh Lee for the Christlikeness award, Tahlya Anderson for Principal’s award, Lachlan Ellis for the Tierney Learning Enrichment Inspiration award and Rebekah Swinn and Oliver Lee as Sportspersons of the Year.
The Dux is granted to the student demonstrating the highest level of academic achievement in a year level and demonstrating consistency through key learning areas at a high level of achievement. Dux for subjects are also given.
The Christlikeness award is the highest level of recognition that can be achieved at the college. It is given to students per year level who demonstrate consistent and clear values of Christlikeness, learning, excellence, attitude and respect.
The Principal’s award is given to the student who has displayed significant change in attitude and academic achievement.
The Tierney Learning Enrichment Inspiration award is given to a graduating learning enrichment student who has shown tenacity and perseverence in reaching a milestone. These students have also given words of encouragement to other students.
