2021 Scholars' Evening Book - Years 11 12

YEARS 12 MAJOR AWARDS

MAJOR AWARDS To be announced by the Dean of Studies, Mrs M A Sauer

The Somerset Alumni Association Endowed Award Awarded to a student in the Senior Class for the greatest

The Bond University Scholarships Designed to acknowledge students who perform not only on an academic level, but also demonstrate exceptional personal talent and contribute significantly to their school

contribution to a single aspect of school life. Endowed by the Somerset Alumni Association

and wider communities. Donated by Bond University

The Hinwood Award Awarded to the student in the Senior Class who has given outstanding service to the students of the College through Committee work. Donated by Dr Rhyl Hinwood The ‘Exceptional Achiever’ Award Awarded to the student in the Senior Class who has achieved at a high level in academic, music and sport. Endowed by Mr and Mrs K Tandy The Division 9 Councillor’s Encouragement Award Awarded to the student in the Senior Class who has been ever willing to participate in the life of the College. Endowed by Councillor Glenn Tozer The A J D Bell Award This was endowed by the College Board to mark the time given by the former Mayor of the Gold Coast, Mr Lex Bell, as Foundation Chairman. It is awarded to the student who has performed best in Legal Studies, English, Mooting and/or Debating. Endowed by the College Board The Lorraine Pilgrim Award This prize is to be awarded to the student who has best represented the College in Debating and Public Speaking . Endowed by a member of the College community The Laver Scholarship Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, community service, leadership, sporting and cultural involvement. Donated by the Laver Family The University of Queensland Achievement Award Sponsored Prize Awarded to a student in the Senior Class on the basis of academic, school and/or service leadership. Donated by University of Queensland The Griffith University - Griffith Connect Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship Awarded to a student in the Senior Class on the basis of successful completion of the GUESTS At-School Programme . Donated by Griffith University

Parents’ and Friends’ Award for Outstanding Service to the College This is awarded to the student in the Senior Class who has given exemplary service to the general Somerset community. This student has proven to be a worthy representative of the College and has contributed to all aspects of College life in a manner reflecting our philosophy. Endowed by the Parents’ and Friends’ Association The Richards Prize and H and J Goblet A prestigious ‘all-rounder’ award presented on behalf of two brothers, Hayden and Justin Richards, who were College Captains of Somerset College in 1997 and 1998. Awarded to a student in the Senior Class who has attained a high academic level, excelled in at least two College activities and has demonstrated a distinguished and unique strength of character and awareness of others exemplified by the following quotations: “Stand up for the weak in spite of the strong” (Hayden Richards) “Stand apart from the throng, neither appearing aloof nor fearing rejection” (Justin Richards) Donated by Dr R Richards and Mrs A Richards Dux of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma – Somerset College For the student with the highest results in internal assessment and predicted grades. Endowed by Somerset College Dux of Somerset College For the student with the highest overall results in his or her best five subjects completed for the Queensland Certificate of Education. Endowed by Somerset College

Year 12 Awards | Major Awards

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16 November 2021