VCE Awards

We warmly congratulate our Class of 2024 on the completion of their secondary education. Two award ceremonies marked the culmination of six years of hard work, dedication, and growth, and it is an opportunity to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of students within this cohort who have demonstrated excellence in their academic studies, sporting endeavours and in the arenas of performing arts and global citizenship. Well done to the following award recipients and Dux of Subjects who were acknowledged.

Yasmine McCoy - ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award

Tate Wakenshaw - ADF Young Innovators Award

Ruby Proy - Mick McLoughlin Principal’s Choice Award for Art

Ella Cox - Mick McLoughlin Principal’s Choice Award for Technology

Levi Bishop - VET Susan Lash Award

Reese Fischer - Melanie Holden Surfing and Academic Award

Michael Sweeney - Tyler Shaw Memorial Award

Helen Broad History Award – Pippa Hemingway

Global Citizenship in Education – Ryan Healy & Jakub Szadura

Performing Arts Award – Ruby Proy

Senior Musician of the Year Award - Amelia Cragie

FMPLLEN Achievement Award - Matthew Stringer

FMPLLEN Excellence Award - Vanessa Siemienowicz

FMPLLEN Industry Award – Judd White

Sportspersons of the Year - Lucas Parrish & Candace Walker

Sports Achievers of the Year - Emily Dixon & Hudson Maggio

DUX OF SUBJECT AWARDS

Accounting - Laura Kemp

Applied Computing: Software Development - Charlie Cafici

Art Creative Practice - Isabel York

Art in the Spirit - Liam Renfrey-Douglas

Biology - James Dixon

Business Management - Maya Denvir

Catholic Action Program - Phoebe Budd

Chemistry - William Edwards

Economics – Angus Everist

English – Hollie Whitty

English Language - William Edwards

Food Studies - Georgia Cooke

Geography - Holly Wills

Global Politics - Jakub Szadura

Health and Human Development - Amelie Campbell

History: Revolutions - Jakub Szadura

Languages: Italian - William Edwards

Languages: French - Angelique Danet

Legal Studies - Ella Michie

Literature - Pippa Hemmingway

Maths: Foundation Mathematics - Mia Goold

Maths: General Mathematics - Taylor Keating

Maths: Mathematics Methods – James Dixon

Maths: Specialist Mathematics - William Edwards

Media - Annabelle Chamberlain

Media in the Spirit - Milly America

Music Contemporary Performance – James Riddell

Music Repertoire Performance - Yasmine McCoy

Music in the Spirit - Daisy Thornell

Outdoor and Environmental Studies - Amelie Campbell

Philosophy - Isabel York

Physical Education - Ella Michie

Physics - Laura Kemp

Product Design and Technology: Fashion - Molly Robertson

Product Design and Technology: Wood - Boyd Marsh

Psychology – Reese Fischer

Religion & Society – Taylor Keating

Systems Engineering - Tate Wakenshaw

Sociology - Johanna Rauter

Theatre Studies - Fyonn Munro

Visual Communication Design - Caitlin Bouwmeester

VCE VET Animal Care - Monique Grbac

VCE VET Building and Construction - Tully Smyrk

VCE VET Electrotechnology - Jake Horseman

VCE VET Music Performance - Ruby Proy

VCE VET Sport and Recreation - Emma May-Konning

VCE VM Literacy - Vanessa Siemienowicz

VCE VM Numeracy - Jack Evans

VCE VM Personal Development Skills - Vanessa Siemienowicz

VCE VM Structured Workplace Learning - Judd White

VCE VM Work Related Skills - Ruby Cant

Each year, the pre-eminent Principal’s General Excellence Award (PGEA) is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated remarkable dedication to their studies, significant personal growth, and a remarkable contribution to the Padua College community. We looking for to announcing the winner of the PGEA at the Valedictory dinner on Friday 22 November and congratulate this year’s nominees: Makayla Cooper, Amelia Craigie, Hudson Maggio, Yasmine McCoy, Ella Michie, Hannah O’Loghlin, Lucas Parrish, Sahar Pnini, Lachlan Polinelli, Amelia Poutney, Jakub Szadura, and Candace Walker.

To our Class of 2024, we extend our heartfelt thanks for the energy, creativity, and spirit you have brought to our community, and we wish you all the best as you embark on a new chapter of your lives. Embrace your dreams with open arms, have confidence in yourselves, and trust that you are capable of making a positive impact on the world and the lives of others.

VCE Wood

We are delighted to present the outstanding creations of our 2024 Year 12 VCE Design Technology students. Their abilities and progress are clearly showcased in their work. The students exhibited an incredible spirit of teamwork and mutual encouragement, creating an environment where everyone could excel. It has been a genuine pleasure to teach these talented individuals and witness their growth, not only as designers but as supportive peers. The camaraderie and collaborative spirit they demonstrated are a testament to their character and potential. As they embark on their future endeavours, we extend our heartfelt best wishes to each of them.

Ian Lundie
Technology Learning Leader (Systems, Computing, DDT, Wood)

VCE Textiles

During the course of this year doing Product Design and Technology – Textiles, I discovered a passion for design that has blossomed. Under the guidance of Miss Parker, our classroom was transformed into a vibrant and creative space, where each of us explored our own unique styles. With much laughter, our class supported each other through the challenges in design and celebrated each other’s success, whilst together we created beauty from page to fabric. Not only did I enhance my skills, but I also deepened my appreciation for the fashion world and the true artistry behind it. Although our textiles journey through school has ended, our careers in fashion design have only just begun.

Billie McPherson, Year 12 Francis

VCE Visual Arts & Technology Exhibition

Year 12 Celebration Day

Superheroes, villains, Pixar personalities, childhood idols, and a colourful collection of other characters from the Class of 2024 gathered on Tuesday 22 October for an action-packed morning of awards, bush dancing and African drumming to celebrate their final day of school.

Remembrance Day Library Display

As we approach Remembrance Day, Padua College is honoured to showcase a special exhibition dedicated to our Defence Force families, staff, and those who have served our country. This display features photos, memorabilia, and stories contributed by both students and staff, creating a heartfelt tribute to the resilience, courage, and commitment of our Defence community. A special mention to the Sovereign Hill Museum Association for generously loaning a World War II Memorial Box, adding depth and historical significance to our exhibition. We invite our Padua community to visit the display and reflect on the service and sacrifices of those who have protected our nation.

Mole Day

Mole Day is celebrated annually on 23 October (from 6:02am to 6:02pm) and commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 10²³), which is a basic measuring unit in Chemistry. Mole Day was observed at our Senior Campus with the presentation of the annual Avogadro Award to our top Year 11 Chemistry students and we congratulate Emma Welsh and Max Barrette, joint winners of the 2024 Avogadro Award.

Student Photo Permissions

At times, photographs or videos of our students will be published in newsletters, on the school intranet or website, or in our social media. Copies of our Standard Collection Notice and Privacy Policy are available on the College website in the Enrolments section of our Policies page. Please note that consent to use these images in this way, if provided at enrolment, may be withdrawn at any time by contacting our marketing team via email: marketing@padua.vic.edu.au .