The Valedictory Service was a wonderful way to formally farewell our graduates of 2022.

Concordia’s Dux of 2021, Emma Jenke, was presented with her medal and spoke to the Year 12s about keeping life balance in their remaining weeks of school, trusting in the work they have done and the decisions they have made.

We were honoured to have Dr Lois Zweck OAM as a guest presenter of awards. An Old Concordian, Lois communicated her infectious and sustained love of learning.

The Valedictory speech was given by Tony Shillitoe, who retires after 45 years of teaching, including 23 years at Concordia College. Students took great encouragement from Tony’s speech in feeling that they can all make a difference in the world, with contributions big and small.

The congregation was treated to wonderful music throughout the Service and with a sense of celebration wished the Class of ’22 well for their final tasks and future beyond school.

As is our custom, a number of Valedictory Awards were presented on the night. The list of recipients is as follows and we congratulate each of these students on receiving these awards this year.

Principal’s Service Award

The Principal's Service Award is presented to those students who have displayed loyalty and voluntary commitment to the College community for a minimum of two years, in general terms or within a specific area.

• Nick 12KNIC
• Benjamin 12KNIC
• Yiannis 12JLEY
• Elijah 12HROS
• Oscar 12CFIN

Arts Award

The Arts Award is presented to students who have displayed significant leadership, organisational abilities, encouragement of others, support for and enthusiasm in College artistic and cultural activities.

• Caleb 12HROS
• Emma 12JLEY
• Emily 12SKLE
• Aaron 12HROS

Sports Award

The Sports Award is presented  to students who have displayed significant leadership, organisational abilities, encouragement of others, support for and enthusiasm in College sporting activities.

• Jaden 12SKLE
• Saffron 12HROS

Community Award

The Community Award is presented to students who have displayed significant leadership, organisational abilities, encouragement of others, support for and enthusiasm in service to the College community through areas of service not covered by the Arts or Sports Awards.

• Isaiah 12CFIN
• Andrew 12JLEY
• Oliver 12CFIN
• Jasmine 12SKLE
• Laura 12TMCC
• Haopeng 12KNIC

Concordia Award

The Concordia Award is presented to students who have displayed outstanding leadership, organisational abilities, encouragement of others, support for and enthusiasm in a range of extracurricular activities.

• Millie 12KNIC
• Nikolas 12TMCC

Adrian Bright
Year 12 Leader