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Scholarship Recipients for 2012MERCY SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONThe following students were chosen according to the criteria stated by Mercy Secondary EducationIncorporated.• Exercise genuine concern for others• Be active in their involvement in fund raising and assistance for others less fortunate• Promote school spirit, act as role models for others• Be involved in community services and activities• Achieve excellent academic resultsYear 7 - Hannah CheeversHannah is a young woman who embodies the positive qualities of Mercy. She is a gentle andcaring individual who shows concern, compassion and empathy for others. During 2012, in herrole as Class Captain, these qualities have been highlighted. She has been proactive in arange of leadership activities and initiatives which have required problem solving, collaborationand being solutions oriented. She lives Mercy values in action and treats all with respect. Sheactively acknowledges the strengths and gifts of others. She is humble in her day to dayactions and finds ways of being of service to both students and teachers, especially in relationto fundraising. She listens well and has the capacity to build bridges between individuals andgroups of students. She has a positive outlook and always looks for the good in others.Year 8 – Millicent BoagMilly shows genuine concern for others. Her caring and trusting nature has resulted in herbeing elected into the Year 8 SRC and she is highly respected by her peers. During 2012, Millyhas been an active member of the Justice Group, and was a strong contributor to Mercy Dayfundraising. She was particularly helpful in dedicating her time and ideas for the Social, whichwas the major fundraiser for Year 8, as well as organising a whole year level collection for a giftto farewell a member of the Academy staff. Milly’s enthusiastic nature and willingness to getinvolved in social justice, has helped to create a culture at Academy to always think of thoseless fortunate.Year 11- Monica DoMonica has displayed a strong sense of social justice and Mercy and never hesitates to lend ahand. She is respected by her peers because she is willing to take a stand on social issuesaffecting young people. She is a member of the Justice group which promotes the awarenessof inequity and injustice and is also a member of the Young Mercy Justice Tree group. In thepast she has been a member of the College Cantors, Speech Choir, Maths Committee and hasbeen a Peer Support Leader. She has also assisted with the College Musical. Monicamanages to balance her extra curricular activities with her studies and has completed Unit 3and 4 Psychology this year. She always maintains a positive sense of school spirit and she will be leading usas the Justice Captain for 2013.PAST PUPILS: Each year the Past Pupils’ Association of the College generously donates 2 scholarships tobe awarded to two Year 11 students who have achieved excellent results in their VCE Units 1 and 2Mathematics and Science subjects. This year’s recipients are:Sanja Vukoman, Year 11 GreenPast Pupils’ Science ScholarshipMonica Voong, Year 11 GreenPast Pupils’ Mathematics ScholarshipAcademy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au
URSULA FRAYNE SCHOLARSHIP: Criteria for each Scholarship:• Outstanding Academy Ability across a range of subjects• Involvement in Extra Curricular Activities• Commitment to the Mercy Ethos of the College• Positive Contribution to the College CommunityTess Devine-HercusYear 8 RedLucia SorianiYear 8 RedYolanne CarvalhoYear 9 SilverHeidi BulaYear 9 RedSharmaineArachchigeYear 10 GreenYan-Ru ChenYear 10 BlueThe Barbara Teycheney Spirit of Endeavour Award.The criteria for the award is:• Strong personal motivation• Persistent and resilient in the face of challenges• Consistently conscientious approach to study• Co-operative in the learning process.Doris Lam, Year 11 SilverADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award 2012The students who win this award do so because they havedemonstrated a very high degree of leadership ability; anappreciation of the value of the contribution of everyone in theteam, have maintained a high level of integrity in dealing withpeople at all levels and have taken the lead in achieving difficulttasks in adverse circumstances.Emma LightfootYear 10 BlueHolly HarversonYear 11 BlueKwong Lee Dow Young Scholarship ProgramThis program will afford the participants the opportunity to mixwith like-minded peers and future leaders. A tailored program ofevents and activities will support and enhance their secondarystudies, inspire their career plans and provide opportunities tointeract with the University community.Yan-Ru Chen - 10Has been accepted into the Kwong Lee Dow YoungScholars Program at the University of Melbourne.Academy of Mary ImmaculateMercy Education Limited. CAN 154 531 87088 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065, Telephone: (03) 9419 3044 Fax: (03) 9419 3885, Email: academy @academy.vic.edu.au
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