Barraba Central School Awards for 2024

18th December 2024

BARRABA CENTRAL SCHOOL AWARDS

Award Winners for Presentation Day 2024

Kindergarten Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – Chelsea Evans

High Achievement – Memphis Jennar

Encouragement Award – Zarhleigh-May Ibrahim

PBL Award – Kyra-Louise Trainor-Milides

Year 1 Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – Sophie Starr

High Achievement – Ruby Whelan

Encouragement Award – Chase Mitiau

PBL Award – Charlotte-Rose Self

Year 2 Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – Ellie Jobson

High Achievement – Eddie Hartwig

Encouragement Award – Nathaniel Chapman

PBL Award – Hayley McIlrick

Year 3 Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – Edward Brewer

High Achievement – Maisen Ruttley

Encouragement Award – Michael Hierzer

PBL Award – Chelsea Hands

Year 4 Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – Joseph Johnson

High Achievement – Annabel Kanno

High Achievement – Charlie Denyer

Encouragement Award – Noah Lowe

PBL Award – Ruby-Lee Jobson

Year 5 Academic Awards

High Achievement – Zane Chapman

High Achievement – Declan Watkins-Wilson

Encouragement Award – Millah Wilkinson

PBL Award – Lachlan Hands

Year 6 Academic Awards

Academic Excellence – William Fitzgerald

High Achievement – Abigail Johnson

Encouragement Award – Mylee Groth

PBL Award – Laura Russell

Year 7 Academic Awards

First – Ella-Rose Jobson-Grasnick

Most Consistent – Cheyenne Peters

PBL Award – Shae Mallise

Year 8 Academic Awards

First – Jasmine Coombes

Most Consistent-Lara Thomson

PBL Award – Sophie Watkins-Wilson

Year 9 Academic Awards

First in Class – Lilly Groth

Most Consistent – Isabelle Allan

PBL Award – Isabelle Aitken

Year 10 Academic Awards

First in Class – Cody Graves

Most Consistent – Matilda Alderton

PBL Award – Amelia Walker

Year 11 Academic Awards

First – Mia Coombes

Most Consistent – Michael Walker

PBL Award - Lilly Turner

Aurora Academic Achievement Award - Mia Coombes

K-2 Special Awards

K-2 Library Award

Awarded for a shown love of books and reading in the Library – Sophie Starr

3-6 Library Award

Awarded for a shown love of books and reading in the Library – Charlie Denyer

Young Scientist Award K-2

Awarded to a student who shows dedication and curiosity to the sciences – Alectra Mayo-Storer

Special Category Awards

Above and Beyond Award K-6

Awarded to a student who strives for success in all areas of their schooling – Ali Coombes

Excellence Award K-6

Awarded to a student of strong moral character who represents all aspects of Barraba Central School – Holli Thomson

Visual Arts Award K-6

Awarded to a student for Creativity & Natural Artistic Flair – William Fitzgerald

Young Scientist Award 3-6

Awarded to a student who shows dedication and curiosity to the sciences – Charlie Denyer

Visual Arts Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who shows passion and dedication to Visual Design – Phoebe Watkin-Wilson

Photography Design Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who shows passion and dedication to photography – Brianna Wilson

P&C’s Award for Excellent Representation K-6

Awarded to a student who is dedicated to their school and their community – Jock Cabot    

P&C’s Award for Excellent Representation 7-12

Awarded to a student who is dedicated to their studies and their community – Hannah Walker

Community Citizenship Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who is dedicated to supporting their community – Bella Dipple

Community Citizenship Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who is dedicated to supporting their community – Jack Myers

Young Scientist Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who has a passion for science and pursues it with dedication and curiosity – Cody Graves

Agricultural Encouragement Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who shows passion and enthusiasm for Agriculture – Coben Todd

Agricultural Award for Commitment 7-12

Awarded to a student who is dedicated to the study of agriculture and its pursuits – Hannah Walker

Public Speaking Award 3-6

Awarded to a student who has strived for success in public speaking – Ali Coombes

Debating Award 3-6

Awarded to a student who has strived for success in debating – Abigail Johnson

Public Speaking Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who has strived for success in public speaking – Jasmine Coombes

Consistent Effort in all areas of the Curriculum K-6

– Laura Russell

Scholarship for Continuing Education Year 6 to 7

– Grace Hierzer

The HSIE Award 7-12

Awarded to a student dedicated to humanity subjects      

– Cody Graves

Award for Excellence in English (7-12)

Awarded to student that has excelled in their study of English and applies its concepts beyond the subject – Jasmine Coombes

Mathematics Excellence Award

Awarded to a student who has excelled in their study of mathematics and applies its principles beyond the subject – Mia Coombes

Excellence in Music Award 7-12

Awarded to a student who has shown passion and excellence in music

Ella-Rose Jobson-Grasnick

2024 Principal's Leadership Award 7-12  

Awarded to a student who has shown to be competent in all areas of Leadership – Hannah Walker

SBAT Award

Awarded to a student who strives for success in their School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship course – Coben Todd

VET Awards

Award for hard work, commitment and outstanding effort in their chosen subject

- Animal Care - Certificate II - Gemma White

- Animal Care - Certificate II - Lilly Turner

Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment 7-12

Awarded to a student who is willing to give their time and energy to do something to enhance the status of Barraba Central School. Not necessarily for the highest achiever but for someone with the desire to improve – Gemma White

Ampol Best All Rounder 7-12

Awarded to a student for Recognition of a student’s Excellence in Academic, Leadership, Sporting and Community Service activities – Hannah Walker

Year 5 Improvement Award

Awarded to a student for demonstrating personal growth and aspiring to improve in all areas of their schooling - Hugh Crowley

Year 6 Improvement Award

Awarded to a student for demonstrating personal growth and aspiring to improve in all areas of their schooling - Akira Kanno

Year 10 Encouragement Award awarded to a student who is most improved – Jackson Erenshaw

Year 12 Encouragement Award

Awarded to a student who is most improved – Chelsea Black

ADF Long Tan Leadership Teamwork Award Year 10

Awarded to the student who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community – Phoebe Watkins-Wilson

ADF Long Tan Leadership Teamwork Award Year 12

Awarded to the student who demonstrates leadership and teamwork within both the school and the broader local community – Hannah Walker

Australian Defence Force - Young Innovators Award Year 10

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Future Innovators Award has been designed to recognise recipients’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within Defence – Cody Graves

Australian Defence Force - Young Innovators Award Year 12

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Future Innovators Award has been designed to recognise recipients’ science and mathematics abilities while highlighting the value the Navy, Army and Air Force place on STEM skills and STEM career opportunities within Defence – Hannah Walker

Sporting Awards

2024 Most Dedicated Sportsperson of the Year K-6 – Holli Thomson

2024 Most Outstanding Display of Sportsmanship K-6 – Ali Coombes

Most Outstanding Sports Team Performance K-6 - Primary Netball Team – Jock Cabot, Zane Chapman, Ali Coombes, Xavier Darlington, Wyatt Gill, Lachlan Hands, Abigail Johnson, Noah Lowe, Holli Thomson and Millah Wilkinson

Primary Netball Team Presentation to Mrs Lowe and Mrs Coombes

2024 Most Dedicated Sportsperson of the Year 7-12 – Dustin Hiscock

North West Blue Award to Dustin Hiscock

2024 Most Outstanding Display of Sportsmanship 7-12 – Leo Lawlor

Most Outstanding Sports Team Performance 7-12 – U15’s Netball Team – Isabelle Aitken, Matilda Alderton, Jasmine Coombes. Danah David, Lilly Groth, Shae Mallise, Andrea Riley, Amelia Walker and Sophie Watkins-Wilson

State Champions Award

Awarded to students who represented Barraba Central School at the State Level –

Dustin Hiscock for U15's Rugby League

Akira Kanno for State Swimming and Athletics

Xavier Darlington for State Rugby Union

Holli Thomson for State Netball

First in the Trial HSC for 2024 Hannah Walker

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