Outstanding student academic, cultural and leadership success was celebrated when Dubbo College staged its annual presentation night at the Dubbo Regional Theatre.
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Former college vice-captain and Adelaide solicitor Sam Stapleton addressed the capacity-filled theatre, telling students to take responsibility for their own learning, get involved in the community and be sure to find balance in their lives.
The inspirational former student said it was important that students made the most of the college’s supportive learning environment.
“Your teachers provide support and promote your learning but at the end of the day your teachers cannot learn FOR you – that is up to you,” he said.
“While the beginning of my university looked like it could become a very expensive toga party, I soon realised I needed to take action and undertake the work required of me to learn.”
Your teachers provide support and promote your learning but at the end of the day your teachers cannot learn FOR you – that is up to you.
- Sam Stapleton
Mr Stapleton said the more students put into their community, the more they would get out of it.
He urged them to make the most of the opportunities available within Dubbo College and in the wider community.
He also told students it was critical to strike a positive work-life balance.
“By making time to do things you enjoy, you will hopefully find an important balance in your life between study and work on the one hand, and ensuring you get a much needed mental break on the other.”
Students from the three campuses of Dubbo College came together for the prestigious awards ceremony, with performances from the award-winning college band and choir, as well as HSC dancers nominated for Callback, and Year 12 pianist Peter Harrison.
Academic excellence awards went to 100 students from Year 7 to Year 12, with the ultimate award, the college dux of 2017, presented to Ashwini Manorathan.
Ashwini, who is currently studying medicine at the University of NSW, achieved an ATAR of 96.95. In her absence due to exams, the GH Taylor Memorial Medal was collected by her father Mano.
The award ceremony also recognised students in the support faculty, cultural contribution, citizenship, applied studies and leadership, as well as achievements beyond the college.
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