Norfolk Island Central School Academic Presentation Afternoon

Prep to Year 2

Prep Grace: Excellence Awards are presented to:

Chandria Testor: Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

Amelie Christian: Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

Year 1 Parry: Excellence Awards

Tamotoa Ponini – Excellence in all Areas of Learning

Rishi Taylor - Excellence in all Areas of Learning

Year 2 Decaria: Academic Excellence Awards

Florence Susilovic - Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

Harry Carleton - Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

Year 2 Lance: Excellence Awards are presented to:

Donte Christian – Demonstrating exception academic ability and a commitment to excellence in all Learning Areas

Hunter Davies – Consistently achieving exemplary academic results through diligence and dedication

Takiri Manunui – In recognition of your outstanding academic achievement and constantly high performance Kai Geist – For demonstrating exceptional academic ability and a commitment to excellence in all Learning Areas

Prep to Year 2 Academic Certificates:

Prep Grace

Lakey Walden – Substantial Improvement for showing incredible growth this year. Trying your very best, listening carefully and working hard to improve every day

Kalani Carrier – Substantial Improvement and making outstanding progress and confidence in your learning. Giving things a go, practicing new skills and never giving up

Sonny Evans – Exemplary Participation for always engaging in learning with energy and confidence, whether it is Promoting Literacy Development, Rotations or Athletics. Always participating fully.

Killian Fraser – Exemplary Participation for Listening, sharing ideas and participating in every activity with excitement

Year 1 Parry Academic Certificates

Micah Bosley – Consistent Effort for working consistently and with enthusiasm across Learning Areas consistently and with enthusiasm across Learning Areas

Kalani Quintal – Consistent Effort for working consistently and with enthusiasm across Learning Areas

Emerald Fort – Substantial Improvement for working conscientiously across Learning Areas

Frankie-May Douran – Substantial Improvement for working conscientiously across Leaning Areas

Lailah Pye – Exemplary Participation for working with diligence and commitment across Learning Areas

Louis Tresch – Exemplary Participation for working with diligence and commitment across Learning Areas

Year 2 Decaria Academic Certificates

Kaha Gardiner – Substantial Improvement across all Learning Areas

Sorrel Wright – Exemplary Participation in all Key Learning Areas

Liilah Mendham – Exemplary Participation for showing enthusiasm and determination in all of her Key Learning Areas

Academic Certificates 2 Lance

George Bigg – Consistent Effort in recognition of your consistent effort and commitment doing your best in all tasks

Phoenix Evans – Substantial Improvement in your work through perseverance, focus and a positive mind

Jemima Quintal-Bergagnin – Substantial Improvement for demonstrating significant growth and continued improvement through sustained effort and commitment

Fletcher Quintal – Exemplary Participation for consistently demonstrating exemplary participation and engagement in all class activities

Madison Adams-Miller – Exemplary Participation and recognition of your outstanding participation and positive contribution to your learning environment

Year 3 Cornelissen Academic Excellence Awards

Florence O’Connor - Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

George Ellard - Achieving an ‘A’ Grade in the majority of Assessment Tasks during the school year

Year 4 Parry Academic Excellence

Elka Susilovic – Academic Excellence in all Academic Pursuits in Year 4

Georgia Fraser - Academic Excellence in all Academic Pursuits in Year 4

Year 5 Sheridan Academic Excellence

Claudia Carleton – Academic Excellence in all areas

Indianna Geist – Academic Excellence in all Areas

Harrison Nobbs – Academic Excellence in Year 5

Year 6 Gentles Academic Excellence

Coby Watson – Academic Excellence in most Key Learning Areas

Arlo Robinson – Academic Excellence in all Key Learning Areas

Year 3 Cornelissen Academic Certificates

Cassandra Testor – Substantial Improvement for demonstrating steady growth across the year, reflecting a positive attitude and a resilient approach to learning

Forrest Evans – Substantial Improvement for making significant progress through consistent hard work, resilience, and a commitment to improving

Aaliyah Evans – Substantial Improvement for showing remarkable growth this year, demonstrating increased confidence, effort, and perseverance in all learning areas

Cody Randall – Exemplary Participation for demonstrating a high level of engagement across all subjects, showing eagerness, effort and a love of learning

Mason Ponini – Exemplary Participation For demonstrating a high commitment to learning across all subjects, showing eagerness and a love of learning

Paige Hamilton-Irvine – Exemplary Participation for consistent effort and active engagement in every lesson, demonstrating enthusiasm and a genuine willingness to learn

Year 4 Haseler Academic Certificates

Chloe McGillycuddy – Academic Excellence and Outstanding Achievement in Year 4 Mathematics

Aubrey Haywood-Mace – Academic Excellence and Outstanding Achievement in Year 4 Mathematics

Lincoln Saunders – Exemplary Participation for Effort and Achievement with positive attitude and sustained application to learning

Alba Menghetti - Exemplary Participation for Effort and Achievement with positive attitude and sustained application to learning

Azziana Douran – Citizenship Award for Positive attitude and upholding the school values

Year 5 Sheridan Academic Certificates

Fred O’Connor – Exemplary Participation for Outstanding Work Ethic and commitment to Learning

Dayva Schiller – Exemplary Participation for Outstanding Work Ethic and commitment to Learning

Khloe Christian - for Outstanding Work Ethic and commitment to Learning

Year 6 Gentles Academic Certificates

Veda-Betty Greenwood – Consistent Effort and application to your learning in all Key Learning Areas

Jack Quintal-Bergagnin – Substantial Improvement

Cooper Eales – Substantial Improvement across all Key Learning Areas

Leba Bulisuva -Exemplary Participation in all Key Learning Areas

Year 7 Academic Certificates – Luke Howlett

Daniel Casey – Academic Excellence in Norf’k Language

Kira Hamilton-Irvine – Academic Effort in Music

Harry Berry – Academic Effort in English

Brody Boudan – Academic Effort in Health and Physical Education

Aurora Rutledge – Academic Credit in English and Science

Timmy Ratulevu - Academic Effort in Health and Physical Education

Zephyr Greenwood - Academic Excellence in Norf’k Language Academic Effort in Mathematics and Science

Charlie Sanders – Academic Excellence in Geography, History and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Science. Academic Effort in Mathematics

Alicia Wills – Academic Merit in English, Science and Design and Technology. Academic Effort in Art and Health and Physical Education

Rosie Christian - Academic Excellence in Geography, History and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Art and Health and Physical Education. Academic Effort in English, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship

Zac Randall – Academic Merit in Mathematics. Academic Effort in Science and Health and Physical Education

Isabelle Bruce – Academic Excellence in Geography and Art. Academic Merit in Science. Academic Effort in English

Flinn Saunders - Academic Excellence in Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Design and Technology

Art, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in English and Music.

Olivia Carleton - Academic Excellence in Mathematics, Geography, History, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in English, Science, Economics and Business and Civics and Citizenship and Music. Academic Effort in Design and Technology

Ella-Kaye Ellis - Academic Excellence in English, Geography, History, and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Science, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship and Health and Physical Education. Academic Effort in Mathematics

Chloe Power - Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language. Academic Effort in Music. Year Advisor’s Award for consistently displaying the school’s values and always having a positive attitude and striving for success throughout Year 7.

Astrid Susilovic - Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Economics and Business, Civics and Citizenship, Art, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Music. Astrid is also the Most Outstanding Student in Year 7

Year 8 Academic Certificates – Ms Holli Meers

Mace Sanders – Academic Excellence in Art. Academic Merit in Norf’k Language

Daniella Randall - Academic Excellence in Health and Physical Education. Academic Merit in Art

Josiah Bosley - Academic Excellence in Music.

Academic Merit in Health and Physical Education.

Academic Effort in Mathematics, Civics and Citizenship

Bonita Kalangis - Academic Merit in English and Mathematics. Academic Effort in Science and Art

Connor Henderson – Academic Merit in Mathematics. Academic Effort in Design and Technology.

Octavian Schwencke - Academic Merit in Art. Academic Effort in Music

Kayla Le Mura – Academic Effort in English, Science and Art

Elijah Ratulevu – Academic Effort in Norf’k Language

Memphis Leigh - Academic Merit in Mathematics, Science, Geography, Music, Art and Health and Physical Education. Academic Effort in English, History and Economics

Matilda Smith - Academic Merit in Mathematics, Science, History, Civics and Citizenship and Economics and Health and Physical Education. Academic Effort in Geography

Sammi Morgan – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Economics, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language

Academic Merit in History, Civics and Citizenship and Art

Ciara McGillycuddy – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Economics, Design and Technology, Music, Art, and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in History, Civics and Citizenship and Health and Physical Education

Slater Schmitz Quintal – Academic Effort in Health and Physical Education. Slater also receives my Year 8 Year Advisors Award for demonstrating remarkable Resilience, Maturity, and a Consistently Positive Attitude towards his Learning throughout the year. His Focus, Determination, and Personal Growth has been truly Inspiring, making him incredibly deserving of this recognition

Jemma Watson - Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science History, Geography,Civics and Citizenship, Economics, Art, Health and Physical Education and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Design and Technology and Music

Most Outstanding student in Year 8.

Year 9 Academic Certificates – Mr Nathan Mullens

Leilani Eales – Academic Excellence in English and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Science and Aquatics. Academic Effort in Mathematics and Humanities

Charlie Umlauft – Academic Excellence in English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities. Media Arts and Health and Physical Education, Academic Merit in Aquatics

Brycen Menzies – Academic Excellence in Technology Mandatory Timber

Saedy Bradshaw – Academic Excellence in Media Arts

Toby Christian – Academic Effort in English

Nate Christian-Bailey – Excellence in Mathematics. Academic Merit in English, Science, Aquatics, Humanities Technology Mandatory Timber and Health and Physical Education

Mackenzie Davies – Academic Excellence in Media Arts. Academic Merit in Mathematics and Aquatics

Liam Peapell – Academic Merit in English. Academic Effort in Mathematics

Issac Bruce - Academic Excellence in Media Arts

Ava Mullins – Academic Merit in Media Arts

Eroni Kaniatoma – Academic Effort in Sports and Recreation

Miri Casey – Academic Merit in Mathematics. Academic Effort in Aquatics

Ollie O’Connor - Academic Effort in Music, Media Arts

and Sport and Recreation

Grace Wills – Academic Merit in Mathematics, English

Science and Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort in Technology Mandatory Timber

Amelia Saunders – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Food and Fibre, Music, Media Arts and Health and Physical Education. Amelia is also awarded my Year Advisor’s Award for exemplifying the highest standards of Effort and Behaviour and for contributing meaningfully to our school community through her dedication to a range of School Programs and Events. Most Outstanding student in Year 9.

Year 10 Academic Certificates – Mrs Bron South

Lola Robinson - Academic Excellence in English.

Academic Merit Science. Academic Effort in Mathematics (Methods)

Daniel Anderson – Academic Excellence in Mathematics (Methods) and Science

Eli Porter - Academic Excellence in Technology Mandatory Timber. Academic Merit in Aquatics. Academic Effort in English

Tyla Schmitz – Academic Effort in Geography

Noah Marshman – Academic Merit in English, History and Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort in Health and Physical Education.

Ella Le Mura - Academic Excellence in Health and Physical Education and Sport and Recreation

Academic Merit in Science, Geography and Norf’k Language. Academic Effort in English, Mathematics (Methods) and History

Timi Snell - Academic Effort in Mathematics (Essential)

Callum Clay - Academic Merit in Mathematics (Methods) and Sport and Recreation

Jai Henderson - Academic Merit in Technology Mandatory Timber

Seb Grant – Academic Effort in English Essential

Lukas Andrew – Academic Effort in English and Health and Physical Education

Poppy Spreag – Academic Effort in English

Tyler Schmitz - Academic Effort in Geography

Mitchell Randall – Academic Effort in Technology Mandatory Timber

Vili Ratulevu – Academic Effort in Music

Layla Dixon – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematics (Methods), Science, Geography, History, Music, Sport and Recreation and Norf’k Language. Academic Merit in Health and Physical Education. Also, congratulations to Layla who is receiving my Year Advisor’s Award for exemplary effort, commitment and achievement. Layla is also a consistently positive influence on her peers. Layla is also the Most Outstanding Student in Year 10

Year 11 Academic Certificates – Ms Susie Hale

Cassie McCoy - Academic Excellence in English, Modern History and Hospitality. Academic Merit in Biology and Psychology

Amber Bigg - Academic Excellence in Modern History. Academic Merit in English, Biology, Psychology and Hospitality. Academic Effort in General Mathematics

Zech Pettet – Academic Excellence in Building and Construction. Academic Merit in Sport and Recreation and Aquatics. Academic Effort in Essential English

Patrick Reeves - Academic Excellence in Modern History. Academic Merit in Mathematical Methods, Physics and Building and Construction. Academic Effort in English and Psychology

Nate Magri - Academic Merit in Essential Mathematics

Layla Burger - Academic Merit in Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort in Music in Practice

Will Peapell - Academic Merit in Essential Mathematics

Ryan Buffett-Cooper – Academic Merit in Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort in Essential Mathematics and Aquatics.

Eliza Holland - Academic Merit in Visual Art in Practice and Music in Practice. Academic Effort in

Essential English and Essential Mathematics

Cassie McCoy – Academic Excellence in English, Modern History and Hospitality. Academic Merit in Biology and Psychology.

Rawson Buffett - Academic Excellence in Mathematical Methods and Biology

Academic Merit in English, Psychology and Sport and Recreation. Rawson also receives my Year 11 Year Advisors Award for embracing and representing the school values, and for his enthusiasm, love of learning and leadership

Georgie Quintal – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematical Methods, Biology, Modern History and Psychology. Academic Merit in Physics. Georgie is also the Most Outstanding student in Year 11.

Year 12 Academic Certificates – Mrs Kirstin Ellard

JD Buffett - Academic Excellence in English and Psychology. Academic Effort in General Mathematics and Modern History

Shae French - Academic Excellence in English and Modern History. Academic Merit in Psychology

Mali Garden - Academic Excellence in Psychology

Anna Clark – Academic Excellence in Visual Art in Practice and Sport and Recreation. Academic Merit in Essential English, Essential Mathematics and Aquatics.

Tahlia Marshman – Academic Excellence in Hospitality and Sport and Recreation. Academic Merit in Psychology and Essential Mathematics

Alyssa Buffett – Academic Excellence in Modern History. Academic Merit in Essential English and Mathematics

Alby Spreag – Academic Excellence in Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort Essential Mathematics

Jaylon Williams – Academic Merit in Sport and Recreation. Academic Effort in Essential Mathematics –

Anthony Unkles – Academic Effort in Communication and Technology

Zaria Evans – Academic Merit in Biology and Aquatics. Academic Effort in Music in Practice. Unfortunately.

Stefan Kalangis – Academic Effort in Sport and Recreation

Abby Dixon - Academic Excellence in

English, Mathematics, Physics and Music in Practice. Equal Most Outstanding student in Year 12

Siena Menghetti - Academic Excellence in English, Mathematical Methods, Biology, Psychology and Physical Education. Academic Merit in Music in Practice. Equal Most Outstanding Student in Year 12

Alyssa Miller - Academic Excellence in English, Mathematical Methods, Modern History, Biology

and Physical Education. Equal Most Outstanding Student in Year 12

Isabella Randall – Academic Excellence in English, Mathematical Methods, Biology and Psychology. Equal Most Outstanding Student in Year 12.

Air Norfolk Travel Consistent Endeavour Awards - Mr Joe Adams, Manager of Air Norfolk Travel

Prep to Year 12 awards will be presented to:

Prep Grace – Annabelle Hopcroft

1 Parry – Aster Mullen

2 Decaria – Sunny Robinson

2 Lance – Jae-Victory Schmetzer

Year 3 Cornelissen – Patrick Hopcroft

Year 4 Haseller – Eloise Tremethick

Year 5 Sheridan – Tiberius Schwencke

Year 6 Gentles – Ruby Quintal

Year 7 – Zac Randall

Year 8 – Matilda Smith

Year 9 – Leilani Eales

Year 10 – Ella Le Mura

Year 11 – Amber Bigg

Year 12 – Tahlia Marshman

Scott Christian Award – Mr Kevin Christian - In memory of his son, Scott. Scott had a passion and flair for Creative Arts. The Scott Christian Award is presented to a Year 6 boy each year, who has achieved a high standard in Practical and Creative Arts. This year it is a pleasure to present this award to: Axel Nobbs-Boudan

Norfolk Island Gas Centre Award - Mr Chris Gatehouse - This award is kindly given each year to a student at NICS for excellence in technology: based subjects from Years 7 to 12. It is with pleasure that I ask Ciara McGuillycuddy from Year 8

The Lions Club of Arthur's Vale Award - Mrs Sheryl Buffett, Secretary of the Lions Club of Arthur's Vale. Presented to a Year 7-12 student who has excelled in the area of Textiles and Design. - Amelia Saunders Year 9.

The ‘Allen ‘Puddles’ Buffett Awards – Mrs Shery Buffett - Prep to 6 student who has displayed outstanding effort, participation and achievement in performing arts. Indiana Quintal - Year 4.

The secondary Allen "Puddles" Buffett Award will be presented to a Year 7:12 student for displaying outstanding effort, participation and achievement in performing arts. This year it gives me great pleasure to announce that Amelia Saunders - Year 9 student.

Norfolk Island Community Arts Society Awards - Mr Greg Magri – President. I would like to welcome of the Community Arts, to please come forward to present the next three awards. The first award is for outstanding achievement in Visual and Performing Arts for a Prep to Year 2 student. Aster Mullen from Year 1

The next Community Arts Society award is for a Year 3 to 6 student who has also shown outstanding achievement in Visual and Performing Arts. This year's winner is a student from Year 5 is James Christian-Bailey.

The next award is the Community Arts Society Visual Arts Award which is awarded to a student from Year 10 to 12 for the Most Outstanding Student in Art Making. Issac Bruce from Year 10

Norfolk Language and Culture Awards - Mr Paul Harrington on behalf of Ms Alison Christian Manager of Norfolk Online. The first award is presented to a Year 3 to 6 student who shows enthusiasm and achievement in developing Norfolk Language skills and promoting Norfolk Culture: It is with pleasure that I call: Hunter Quintal from Year 5

The second Norfolk Language and Culture Award will be awarded to a Secondary student Year 7 to12 also for enthusiasm and achievement in developing Norfolk Language skills and promoting Norfolk Culture. Layla Dixon - Year 10

Westman Trophy - Mr Shaun Robinson -John Westman was a former Principal of our school. This trophy was first presented in 1989, this year it marks the 36^th year to be presented. It is awarded to a Prep-Year12 student for encouragement and to realise that he or she has a talent to further pursue their music - Josiah Bosley - Year 8.

Our next award is the Tim Lloyd Music Award. This award is awarded to a Year K to 6 student for excellent contribution to music, orchestra or involvement in special performances - Seth Svensson - Year 4.

Allen Fletcher Buffett History Award - Mr Kevin Christian, Senior Vice President of the Norfolk Island RSL Subbranch - Presented to a Year 10 to 12 History student who shows academic achievement in History and also shows an interest in Norfolk Island Military History - Alyssa Miller - Year 12.

Victoria Cross Shield – Mr Kevin Christian - Mr Kevin Christian, Senior Vice President of the Norfolk Island RSL Subbranch

The Victoria Cross Shield was presented to Norfolk Island Central School in 1992 by the five remaining Australasian Victoria Cross recipients; Sir Roden Cutler (Australia), Edward Kenna and Keith Payne (Australia). Charles Upham, John Hinton (New Zealand), This award has always been presented in the spirit of recognition of an individual’s will and determination to achieve whilst facing and overcoming some degree of adversity. It is awarded to a Prep to Year 12 Student. This year there are dual winners:

The first recipient:

Each year a student is nominated to receive the Victoria Cross Shield. This prestigious award is given to a student who, with determination and will, has overcome difficult circumstances to achieve at school. It has been awarded over the years to an outstanding series of young people who have displayed the kind of courage and strength of character which are examples to us all.

The 2025 recipient is an extremely determined young student who has worked hard to improve and develop their skills. This student has gone through obstacles that affected her learning and has worked tirelessly to overcome them. Her dedication to improve on her skills through extra supports at school has been inspiring to all who know her.

In addition to this, when this young student went through a significant family change, she returned with strength and courage. Her persistence, resilience and quiet determination have seen her achieve growth beyond what anyone could expect, shining brightly in her progress.

We are so proud of everything she has achieved and it is an honour to present this award to Billie Schmitz Quintal – Year 3

The second Victoria Cross award is to be awarded to a Year 7-12 student. This student came to Norfolk Island Central School in 2025 as an independent student, coming from an education system significantly different from Education Queensland. This student's determination to obtain her Queensland Certificate of Education, or QCE, despite being a whole year behind her cohort, as well as having to adapt to living independently, showed incredible determination and tenacity. Not only is this student finishing with 24 QCE points, but she has also added a beautiful spark to this year's Year 12 cohort. During her time at Norfolk Island Central School, she has demonstrated real determination, resilience and positivity to overcome the challenges she has encountered. This year's recipient of the Victoria Cross Shield is Anna Clark - Year 12.

The Rhys Schmitz VET Recognition Award – Shane Schmitz - Sponsored by Asuria. Is awarded to a male or female student who has shown genuine interest and initiative in pursuing any kind of Vocational Education and Training pathway that equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed for specific trades and professions. It emphasizes practical learning and is designed to prepare students for the workforce by providing them with industry-related skills. This year it is with pleasure that I call Jai Henderson – Year 10

Gabrielle Beaumont Environment Award 2025 – Mrs Bron South

is presented to a quiet achiever whose focus is to strive to improve our environmentally sustainable practices at school and in our community. The Gabrielle Beaumont Environment Award is presented to a dedicated student who shows their commitment to the environment in both the classroom, Enviro NIC’s and life outside school. Our school Enviro NICS group meet regularly, and it values proactive, considered and thoughtful students whose actions of caring for our island home, are seen at school and in our community.

This year our student has been influential in supporting our Enviro NICS week including our stall in which we raised money for the Michelle Hayes Garden. This student has also been involved with interest in our guest speakers, activities including bees wax wraps making and brainstorming ideas for future planning - Freyja Haywood-Mace - Year 5

The ‘Norfolk Island Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Award’ – Sara Price – Sponsored by Ms Agnes Hain - This scholarship is awarded to a student who has just completed their Year 12 studies at Norfolk Island Central School, and is going on to further studies, planning to return one day to the Island to bring back their knowledge and experience to contribute to their field of expertise – Abby Dixon

The next esteemed awards and most prestigious will be the Queen Victoria Scholarships - Rick Robertson – Committee Member

The Queen Victoria Scholarship awards were first presented in 1887. This year it marks the 138th year that these awards have been presented to students attending Norfolk Island Central School. The awards are presented each year to junior and senior students for outstanding academic results, displaying excellent conduct, attitude and good attendance. The successful candidate must also have completed five consecutive years of schooling at Norfolk Island Central School. The students’ names are printed on the Honour Board which is kept in our school library.

Queen Victoria Scholarship Junior winners for 2025 - Year 6 - Veda-Betty Greenwood and Arlo Robinson.

The senior winners of the Queen Victoria Scholarship for 2025 - for academic results, displaying excellent conduct, attitude and good attendance at Norfolk Island Central School - Siena Menghetti and Isabella Randall from Year 12.