The 58th Annual Presentation of Awards ceremony was held in the Memorial Hall Home Hill on Tuesday 29 October. A large crowd of almost 400 parents, families, staff, students and invited guests from the Home Hill State High School community proudly celebrated the achievements of the student body. Over 140 awards were presented to acknowledge the numerous and extensive accomplishments of students in academic, vocational, cultural, leadership, community service and sporting fields.
The occasion was dignified with the presence of invited guests, including Mrs Lyn Mclaughlin, Burdekin Shire Mayor, Mr Dale Last, Member for Burdekin, Mr John Woods, Rotary Club of Home Hill President, Mrs Nyree Woods, representative of the Lions Club of Home Hill, Mr Ross Garling, representing the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Mr Richard Kelly, RSL QLD Home Hill Sub Branch, Mr Kevin Swinney from Wilmar Sugar Australia, JCU representative, Ms Susan Hatherall, Mrs Chantel Michielin, Home Hill Bendigo Bank, Mrs Isabel Stubbs, representing the Zonta Club of Burdekin Inc., and Sunwater's Mr Robert Trail. Also attending were Mrs Christine Loizou, Parents & Citizens Association President, Mr Stephen Buttsworth, Mr Craig Whittred, Principal Ayr SHS, and Mrs Jo Lenz, Principal Home Hill State School and student leaders.
Acting Deputy Principal Ms Tracey Hill commenced proceedings, followed by School Captains, Mackenzie Linton and Lucas Forno warmly welcoming the assembly and presenting their comprehensive Valedictory on behalf on the 2021 seniors. President and Vice-Presidents of the school Student Council Executive, Leah Poli and Dayna Linton reported on the many and varied activities of this year's student council. Home Hill High Principal, Mr Frank Kingma, reminded the school community of numerous achievements which have highlighted 2021. P&C President, Mrs Christine Loizou then addressed the gathering, reporting on the achievements of the P&C and wishing the year 12 group the very best for their futures.
During the evening, talented student Malcolm Balmer entertained the audience with his wonderful guitar performances. After the ceremony, guests were treated to an extensive and tastefully presented selection for supper.
Congratulations to all students who received awards. Your efforts have been appreciated by your teachers. Special thanks to all guests, parents, guardians, family and friends who attended. A thank you is also extended to all the school staff who assisted in any way in the production of the evening. Many hours of work go into the preparation, which then ensures the smooth running of the ceremony.
SPECIAL AWARDS & BURSARIES
Wilmar Sugar Award (Year 12 Dux): Lilly Swaffield
Rotary Club Home Hill Inc Shield (Year 9 Dux): Ella Swaffield
Ampol Best All Rounder: Kaitlin Daley
Dale Cooper Memorial Bursary (Year 9 English): Saelym White
NQ AUSImm Bursary (Year 11): Caitlyn Swinney
Bendigo Bank Accounting Award (Year 12): Leah Poli
Zonta Girl's Science Encouragement Award (Year 10): Holly Grabbi
McDonald's Award (year 12 ISK): Lachlan Dobe
(Year 9/10 FDS): Asha Christensen
Dawson Medal: Dayna Linton
Burdekin Art Society Award: Lachlan Briggs
Hanne Kingma
TAFE at Schools Award: Mitchell Caruso
JCU Encouragement Awards (Year 10): Hanne Kingma
Talitha Carroll
Senior Cultural Award: Lucas Forno
Junior Cultural Award: Jacob Machin
Home Hill RSL Sub-Branch Bursary: Lachlan Briggs
Talitha Carroll
Travis Crichton
Jasmine Styles
Sunwater Agribusiness Award: Chloe Profke
The Sunwater Agribusiness Bursaries: Ruby Linton
Shae Scalia
Malcolm Balmer
Lions Youth of the Year: Dayna Linton
Don McDowell Sportsperson of the Year: Dean Kaminski
The Australian Olympic Change Maker Program
(Formerly the Pierre de Coubertin Award) Kaitlin Daley
ADF Leadership & Teamwork Awards (Year 10): Hanne Kingma
(Year 12): Lilly Swaffield
ADF Future Innovators Award (Year 10): Martina Bojack
(Year 12): Lucas Forno
Junior Secondary School Captains: Saelym White &
Jacob Machin
Junior Secondary Principal's Representatives: Tayah Gibson
Sharni Smerdon
Rian Berryman
School Captains Awards: Mackenzie Linton &
Lucas Forno
Student Council Executive:
Leah Poli, Dayna Linton, Kaitlin Daley and Piper McKeagg
Rotary Club of Home Hill Inc Community Service Award:
Kaitlin Daley, Lucas Forno, Dayna Linton, Mackenzie Linton, Leah Poli, Nathan Shand and Lilly Swaffield
Leadership Awards:
Sonia Crichton, Kaitlin Daley, Lachlan Dobe, Lucas Forno, Dayna Linton, Mackenzie Linton, Piper McKeagg, Andrew Patane, Leah Poli, Calem Saxby and Lilly Swaffield