Ally McKenzie was the toast of Deniliquin South School at the end of 2022.
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The promising student was named the school’s Dux at the school’s presentation day ceremony.
Officially referred to as the First Principal’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, it was just one of the awards Ally received on the day.
She was also presented with The Dawe Family Award for Project Research, sponsored by the family in memory of John Dawe.
Ally was also recognised for outstanding academic achievement in the class awards.
Runner-up Dux and winner of the Gifted and Talented Award was Eli Purtill.
A celebration of many individual academic and sporting achievements, the presentation ceremony was also a chance to thank the outgoing 2022 school parliament and induct the new one.
Leading the school in 2023 will be cabinet ministers Olivia Armytage, Seth Fuess, Travis Hanns, Olivia Jeffrey, Madison Keel, Marlie Mison, Grace O’Connor, Isabella Sommerfeld, Layla Werner and Jorja Woolston.
Other school presentation results are as follows:
Special Awards
Award for Public Speaking and Debating - Isabella Sommerfeld.
George Cable Encouragement Award - Bailey Doncon.
Des Greaves Special Effort: Kinder/Stage 1 - Isla Moodie; Stage 2 - Julia Smith and Vivienne Thomson; Stage 3 - Sebastian Nelley.
Edward River Art Society Awards: Early Stage 1 - Shae Sullivan; Stage 1 - Christopher Plant; Stage 2 - Emily Plant; Stage 3 - Jared Quiling.
Langman Rose Performing Arts Award - Marlie Mison.
Science and Technology Award - Archer Moodie.
Helen McRae Director’s Award for Displaying Resilience and Promoting Positive Wellbeing - Gerard O’Donnell.
Helen Dalton Award for Hard Work and Dedication - Callan Glenn.
Library Award - Olivia De Travers.
Deniliquin Teacher’s Association Award (School Values) - Claire Hayes
Member of Parliament for Outstanding Service and Community Involvement Award - Elka Connolly.
Keith Purtill Memorial Award for School Contribution - Eliza Weir.
Alan Farquhar Award for Industry and Effort (Stages1/2) - Grace Kelly.
Rotary Club Citizenship Award - Nevaeh Salan.
Learning & Support Award - Jackson Gunn and Jayllum Seely.
Sporting Awards
Major Games: AFL Football - Talen Barnes; Basketball - Talen Barnes and Bella Hillier; Cricket - Lachie Campbell; Netball - Bella Hillier; Soccer - Corben Hayes, Logan Marshall and Elka Connolly; Tennis - Olivia Armytage.
Selected for State Championships: Bella Hillier (basketball); Noah Dunn (swimming); Vivienne Thomson (athletics, cross country, swimming).
Marina Rose Memorial Award - Mark Godfrey and Lily O’Donnell.
Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Vivienne Thomson.
Senior Sportsperson of the Year - Bella Hillier.
NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medal for commitment to fair play - Jack Clarke.
Class Awards
Kinder Kama: Academic Achievement - Asher Parsons and Henry Dind; Consistent Effort - Karis Miller; Citizenship - Annabelle Webber; Improvement - Arabella Hayes.
K Kurruluk: Academic Achievement - Patrick Tobin and Lennox Wills; Consistent Effort - Deniz Ozmen; Citizenship - Frankie O’Meley; Improvement - Dustin Tresize.
1 Tilip: Academic Achievement - Archie Rose and Sophia Lehmann; Consistent Effort- Tyler Rolfe; Citizenship - Azayleah Salan; Improvement - Jaxson Atkinson.
1 Tuk: Academic Achievement - Keira Lankow and Jake Woolston; Consistent Effort - Noah Barham; Citizenship - Grace Sommerfeld; Improvement - Lucas Stevens.
2 Kuthun: Academic Achievement - Lennix Leetham and Nate Fitzpatrick; Consistent Effort - Charlotte King; Citizenship - Peggy O’Donnell; Improvement - Hudson Grant.
2/3 Kawir: Academic Achievement - Peggy McKenzie and Braxton Leetham; Consistent Effort - Julia Smith; Citizenship - Sabrina Hasan; Improvement - Gabbi Dunmore.
3 Warengel: Academic Achievement - Monique Crothers and Justin Purtill; Consistent Effort - Myla Parker; Citizenship - Jordie White; Improvement - Ryder Spinks.
4 Wa: Academic Achievement - Gerard O’Donnell and Grace Kelly; Consistent Effort - Ruby Birt; Citizenship - Vivienne Thomson; Improvement - Hunter Campbell.
5 Mapiyal: Academic Achievement - Gabriella Crothers and Grace O’Connor; Consistent Effort - Marlie Mison; Citizenship - Lena-Maree Seely; Improvement - Bentley Hardman.
5/6 Kurng Kurng: Academic Achievement - Eli Purtill and Olivia Jeffrey; Consistent Effort - Travis Hanns; Citizenship - Olivia Armytage; Improvement - Sofie Norrish.
6 Ngarrayil: Academic Achievement - Ally McKenzie and Elka Connolly; Consistent Effort - Oliver Dunmore; Citizenship - Mark Godfrey; Improvement - Aleisha Howarth.
School Medallions
Gabriella Crothers, Elka Connolly, Brittany De Travers, Morgan Dennison, Oliver Dunmore, Olivia Jeffrey, Ally McKenzie, Grace O’Connor, Lily O’Donnell, Hannah Reed, Nevaeh Salan, Isabella Sommerfeld and Eliza Weir.
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