The departure of the Year 12 class each year is always an emotional time. For many of these students it is the end of a six-year association with the school; for all of them it marks the end of their formal secondary education. Over the past three years I’ve admired their extraordinary array of talent, their kindness and the level of genuine warmth shared with each other and the staff. I’ve loved the way they’ve grasped opportunities to make their mark and enrich their lives. From a school perspective they’ve challenged us to be responsive, to trust them and to embrace their youthful exuberance. On balance this has built a level of mutual respect and bond we can all be proud of. This milestone in their lives is celebrated with a number of school occasions. On October 16 was the end of formal Year 12 classes and a Year 12 BBQ lunch. That evening we celebrated with the Year 12 Graduation Dinner of 2015. Our students accepted their graduating certificates and awards with pride and a sigh of relief that all their hard efforts had paid off. The night’s MC was Assistant Principal Stephanie Campbell and the graduation ceremony was preceded by numerous speeches ranging from our Principal Maria Bawden to Mike Sturmey the President of School Council. The highest performer for SAC assessments was Leo Palmer who attained outstanding results for all his subjects. Our two valedictorians Hayley Russ and Leo Palmer gave a very wonderful speech on their experiences at Footscray City College over the last six years and the school’s contribution to shaping them as individuals. Thank you to all teachers and aides who attended this very important evening for our students. Thank you to Resmie Recepoglou, Julianne Mulholland and the Year 10-12 team for your assistance and support. The class of 2015 has been an energetic, engaged and creative group of young people, we will miss them greatly. December 14 is the official day for the release of all VCE results. To all graduating students, we wish you well as you embark on the next phase of your journey whether it be tertiary/tafe study or employment. Vicki Tentzoglidis – VCE Sub School Manager
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