2023 Scholars' Evenings Book - Years 11 and 12

YEARS 12 MAJOR AWARDS

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

The ‘Exceptional Achiever’ Award Awarded to the student in the Senior Class who has achieved at a high level in academics, 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 Griffith University Chancellor's Scholarship Awarded to an elite athlete in the Senior Class who is dedicated to their sport and who has accepted the offer to attend Griffith Sports College. Donated by Griffith University

The Bond University Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship The Bond Vice Chancellor's Elite Scholarship is awarded to a student in the Senior Class who achieves an ATAR of 92 and above. Donated by Bond 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 Proxime Accessit – Somerset College For the student with the second highest overall results in his or her best five subjects completed for the Queensland Certificate of Education. Endowed by Somerset College 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

The Griffith University 'Making it Matter' Scholarship

Awarded to student/s in the Senior Class for who have attained academic excellence and demonstrated exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, or a strong dedication to ethics and social justice through active and enthusiastic participation in community service or volunteering initiatives Donated by Griffith University

The Craig Bassingthwaighte Medal and Dux of Somerset College

The Bond University Extension Programme Bursary

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 to honour the enormous contribution and exceptional leadership of Craig Bassingthwaighte.

The Bond Business School Year 12 Extension Program is a two-day workshop where students gain an insight into university life and enrich their senior school studies through real world application of Business or Mathematics. Donated by Bond University

Year 12 Awards | Major Awards

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