Congratulations to the recipients of the Special Awards that were given out at our recent Year 12 Graduation:
The Ampol Best All Rounder Award acknowledges the all-round contribution of a Year 12 student to their school and community. The recipient of this award achieves scholastically across a range of subjects, makes selfless contributions, displays exemplary personal conduct, is a role model for other students and participates fully in school and community life.
- 2024 Ampol Best All Rounder Award - Alyssa C
The North Lakes Uniting Church Bursary is awarded to a graduating student who has, throughout their school life, shown good commitment to their studies, and by diligence and determination, has preserved to overcome and serve the community. This award is donated by the North Lakes Uniting Church.
- The 2024 North Lakes Uniting Church Bursary - Caden R
The UCA Faith and Mission Award is presented to a Senior student who has demonstrated an active commitment to the Christian faith. The award recognises that this student has put their faith into action through participating in service opportunities which have sought to improve the lives of others. This award is sponsored by the Uniting Church in Queensland.
- The recipient of the 2024 UCA Faith and Mission Award - Jake S
The Beyond Awards are a series of awards which acknowledge the talent and commitment of Year 12 students who excel in the various sporting, creative and performance pursuits through the College extra-curricular program.
- The recipient of the 2024 Beyond Award – Most Outstanding Contribution for Music - Ilay K
- The recipient of the 2024 Beyond Award – Most Outstanding Contribution for Drama - Kate T
- The recipient of the 2024 Beyond Award – Most Outstanding Contribution for Sport - Lucy A
The Petrie Shield has been donated by Mr Luke Howarth MP, Federal Member for Petrie. The Petrie Shield is named after Andrew Petrie, a local builder, explorer and pioneer, the Petrie Shield is awarded to a Year 12 student who approaches schoolwork in a dedicated and hardworking manner, is innovative, displays generosity to people in need, is enthusiastically involved in the extracurricular program at the College and is a role model to their peers. This student is nominated by and voted on by their peers.
- The 2024 recipient of the Petrie Shield - Ilay K
The TLC Character Award is awarded to a Year 12 student who displays a depth of character that is consistent with the ethos and spirit of the College. This student is authentic to themselves; letting go of fear and believes in what they cannot see to serve and empower others. Throughout their senior year, they have displayed courage, faith and hope, in their classroom learning and in their engagement in community activities.
- The 2024 TLC Character Award - Toluwani O
The Ars Ducendi Award, which translates to the art of leadership, is an opportunity to acknowledge an exemplary leader who has inspired The Lakes College community to be their best. They have mastered the art of leadership because they are authentic in their connection with others, they know how to share their strengths with the community and their leadership is grounded in The Lakes College and Uniting Church values.
- The 2024 Ars Ducendi Award - Evan A
The Armstrong Cup is an award donated by, and named after past Principal, Mr Simon Armstrong. This prestigious award recognises a student in Year 12 who consistently upholds the College values of Faith, Hope, Love, Courage Community and Justice, and who displays personal qualities of integrity, authenticity, humility and empathy. The recipient is selected by the Year 12 students.
- The recipient of the 2024 Armstrong Cup - Alyssa C
