Tuesday 11 October, approximately 70 Sports Awards were presented to acknowledge and celebrate students at Home Hill State High School for their commitment, participation and success in sport over the past year.
10 students received Coaches' Awards for effort and participation.
Asha Christensen, Jorja Bapty, Riley Caddies, Blaize Palmer, Logan McLean, Cheyenne Worland, Logan McLean, Ryan Zabala, Hayley Minuzzo and Rayarna Conway.
The 'Level' Sports Awards acknowledge increasing levels of success and representation with Level 1 representing the highest level.
Level 1Dean Kaminski
Jasmine Styles
Liam Todeschino
Level 2Zoe Branch
Alana Dobe
Sonny O'Rourke
Grace Ogomeni
Maliq Ogomeni
Jack Power
Chekaharne Taiters
Level 3Luke Blacklock
Genevieve Bonanno
Jacob Drain
Aaliyah Gibson
Ruby Linton
Jacob Machin
Rowen Petersen
Luke Potter-Geitz
Cruz Torkington
Isla Wilkie
Level 4Isabell Arthur
Malcolm Balmer
Annabelle Bartonietz
Rian Berryman
Kayli Betteridge
Chloe Blacklock
Zoe Bonanno
Austin Davenport
Georgia Howie
Jayel Gibson
Tayah Gibson
Ella Land
Morgan Leard-Lamont
Jemma Olditch
Leo Olditch
Ryland Palmer
Alex Swinney
Rylan Weston
Nate Weston
Lucy Young
House Captains were also presented with certificates and thanked for their commitment to the roles. It is understood by taking up these roles as House Captains that they organise and encourage younger peers to participate in all areas of sporting life. They are to also co-ordinate and assist PE Staff with the running of carnivals.
This year's guest speaker was Emma Lawson. Ms Lawson was unable to attend in person, but generously took time out of her busy life to record a special video message for our students. Emma Lawson is a recent youth Olympian, who has grown up in the Burdekin. At the young age of 22, Emma made huge strides in her Boxing career, such as placing fourth in the world for junior boxers, she has won two national titles as well as won the Youth Oceania Championships. Emma has been boxing since she was 13 and is currently still training. She has also extended this to the youth of the Burdekin, coaching at our own PCYC to inspire the next generation.
We appreciate that Emma took the time to address our students in her inspirational video presentation.
We were also fortunate to have Mr Doug Chappell, who has assisted the school with all things Rugby League for many years, present awards to the four students that he saw stand out in competition this year. Rowen Petersen, Luke Blacklock and Kalen Linton were honoured with these awards.
A big thanks as always to the various people who helped on the night and in its preparation, especially the year 12 students and House Captains who all did a fantastic job with speeches and trophy organisation. Well done to all students who received awards on the night and thank you for your efforts in sport this year.
The major awards for the evening were as follows.
- Lloyd Mann Memorial Athletes of the Year: Zoe Branch and Liam Todeschino
- Carol Coutts Memorial House Spirit Trophy: Upstart
- The Australian Olympic Change Maker Program (Formerly the Pierre De Coubertin Award): Liam Todeschino
- Vince Toohey Memorial Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Dean Kaminski
- John Cook Memorial Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Liam Todeschino
- Don McDowall Memorial Sportsperson of the Year: Liam Todeschino
Thanks to all the staff and parents who have supported the students in one way or another with their participation in sport in 2022!