The Year 12 Graduation Ceremony was a proud and emotional moment for students, families, and staff, celebrating the hard work and achievements of our senior students. This event recognised the dedication and effort put in by the Year 12 cohort throughout their final year of schooling.
The school auditorium was filled with parents, grandparents, friends, and teachers, all there to support the students and celebrate their accomplishments. The ceremony featured a range of awards, highlighting excellence in academics, sports, and cultural activities, showcasing the diverse talents of our Year 12 students.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the Year 12 Thales Dux award, given to Dallyce Rose who achieved the highest average marks across all subjects. Following closely were Jane Doran and Joshua Van Praag who received the Centennial Coal awards for 2nd and 3rd highest overall average marks during Year 12.
As we farewell our Year 12 students, we acknowledge their hard work and look forward to seeing their future successes. Congratulations to all award recipients and graduates.
Ms Shaw, Deputy Principal, congratulated Dallyce on receiving the Dux Award sponsored by Thales Australia. To achieve first in Year 12 reflects Dallyce’s consistent work ethic throughout her time at Lithgow High School, she is an outstanding hard working dedicated student who fully deserves to be recognised. Dallyce was also presented with the following awards: Colin Oloman Award for a Year 12 Female Student in the area of Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Biology or Physics, Barry F Cosier Memorial Award for Outstanding results in English, Le Fevre & Co. Solicitors Award – outstanding results in Mathematics.
Special Awards:
Dallyce Rose – Thales Dux Award
Jane Doran – Centennial Coal Award 2nd
Joshua Van Praag – Centennial Coal Award 3rd
The LJ Hooker Faculty Recognition Awards were presented to
– Mathematics
Aaliyah Ebeling- HSIE & VET
Kelsie Handley – English
Jacob Silinis – Science
Lara Fullgrabe – CAPA
Laken Crook – PD/H/PE
Ryan Hodges – TAS
Suzanna Lewis– Inclusive Education Page 2 of 4
Ms Marlin Year 12 Advisor would like to personally congratulate Year 12 on their achievements especially those who received a special award and the students who achieved academic excellence. Their consistent hard work and classroom performances have been rewarded with this recognition. To all of Year 12, we wish you the greatest success in your HSC and whatever path you choose into the future. It has been a pleasure to see you grow into the mature young adults you are today; you will be missed by all.
Other outstanding awards include:
PHIL DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s highly contested and prestigious Phil Duncan Scholarship Awards:
- 1st Place – Anabelle Hampton ($3,500)
- Runner-up – Isabelle Emmott ($3,000)
- 2nd Place – Keeley Collins ($2,500)
- 3rd Place – Aaliyah Ebeling & Kaelyn Rondel ($1000)
This annual scholarship, generously donated by Mr Phil Duncan, a proud former student of Lithgow High School, is designed to “kick start” the next chapter of life for three outstanding students. Each year, Mr Duncan’s generosity provides meaningful financial support, helping our students pursue their future pathways with confidence and opportunity.
Lincoln Hutchinson – Ampol Best All Rounder Award – see separate press release
Ryan Hodges – ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award
Jane Doran & Clancy Scanlan – Westfund Next Generation Healthcare Leader Award – Awarded to a student who has applied themselves in CAFS and/or PDHPE and/or Nursing.
Joshua Van Praag – Westfund Dental Care Award – student who has shown perseverance and dedication in science subjects
Lara Fullgrabe – University of Notre Dame Australia Award for Outstanding Achievement in Science
Keeley Collins – Zig Zag Motel and Frankie’s Restaurant Award – Hospitality
Joshua Van Praag – Zig Zag Motel and Frankie’s Restaurant Award – Business Studies
Marcelle Pearce and Jane Doran Citizenship Award sponsored by EnergyAustralia for outstanding Student Leadership and commitment to our school.
Ryan Hodges – EnergyAustralia STE(A)M Award for a student excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics Page 3 of 4
Dallyce Rose – Le Fevre and Co Solicitors & Attorneys Award for Outstanding Results in Mathematics
Dallyce Rose – Colin Oloman Award for Chemistry and has an interest in Environmental change.
Jacob Silinis – Mining & Energy Union South Western District for Science & Engineering
Kaiden Beckett – University of Newcastle Award – Vice Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence in Year 12
AJ Anderson – Timberfix Toolbox Award for outstanding achievement in Timber
Jane Doran – Barry F Cosier Memorial Award for Outstanding results in English
Aaliyah Ebeling – John Joseph Memorial Award for Legal Studies
Jeremy McMillan – Lithgow Musical Society – Rae Burton Memorial Award for Excellence in Performing Arts
Elijah Garland – Lithgow Theatre Group – Commitment to Performing Art
Ashton Bullock – Blue Mountains Law Society Award for Legal Studies – Effort and Commitment
Isabelle Emmott – The Deadly All Rounder Award for an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student
Elijah Garland – Most Outstanding Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student
River Winnard – Reuben F. Scarf Award for Commitment to studies
Vanessa Nelson & River Winnard – DCJ Striving for the Future Awards
Aleese Thompson & Laken Crook – Lithgow Workies Award for School and Community Citizenship
Kelsie Handley & Mia Egan – Lithgow High School P & C Encouragement Award for strong focus and commitment to studies
Cianna Collins & Dean Cullen – P & C Consistent Effort – FUTURESKILLS Student
Aaliyah Ebeling – Lithgow Quota Award for Improvement
Cianna Collins – Hon Andrew Gee Agriculture Award Page 4 of 4
Lincoln Hutchison, Yvette Merlino, Boston Paton, Joshua Van Praag – Attendance Award 98-99%
Imogen Large – Attendance Award – 100%
Inclusive Education Awards:
Jemma Collins – Outstanding Achievement in Inclusive Education
Vanessa Nelson – Consistent Effort in Support
Kallel Van Austen Burgess – Overcoming Adversity
Sporting Awards:
Isabelle Wells – Helen Frith for consistent effort in sport
Laken Crook – Premier’s Sporting Medal
Lithgow High School would like to wish all Year 12 students the very best in their HSC exams and for their future endeavours.
