Honouring Excellence: Years 10–12 Awards Ceremony 2025

On Tuesday, 24th June 2025, our Main Hall was alive with anticipation as we gathered to celebrate the achievements of our Years 10, 11, and 12 students. The Annual Awards Ceremony recognised not only academic accomplishment but also the perseverance, character, and leadership that define our school community.

Setting the Tone: Head Students’ Reflections on Growth and Purpose

Head Students Pauline F and Christian S opened the ceremony with heartfelt remarks, congratulating all awardees and reflecting on the journey through Upper School into Senior School. 

They reminded us that these awards represent more than grades—they celebrate perseverance, focus, maturity, and the courage to grow.  Pauline and Christian highlighted the four award categories:

• Attainment Awards -  for outstanding academic assessment performance.
• Achievement Awards - for dedication, progress, and resilience.
• Pastoral Awards - for kindness, empathy, and support of others.
• Special Awards - for creativity, leadership, service, and subject excellence.

They also thanked families, teachers, and peers for their ongoing support, and encouraged everyone to continue living out our school’s purpose: to spark courageous exploration to inspire a better world.

Principal’s Welcome: Celebrating Character and Community

Principal James Worland welcomed the community and emphasised that each award is a reflection of our core values—honesty, drive, curiosity, and excellence. He reminded us that these honours mark milestones in each student’s journey—and that learning is a lifelong pursuit.

🎶 Musical Interlude

Following James Worland’s speech, the audience enjoyed a captivating musical performance by Kaven C., who performed "Yellow After the Rain" by Mitchell Peters on the marimba. His expressive playing and technical skill brought warmth and artistry to the ceremony, setting a reflective tone for the awards to come.

Year 10 Achievement & Attainment Awards

Head of Year 10, Ben John, announced the recipients of the Achievement and Attainment Awards, recognising both single-subject and multi-subject honorees.

Notable Year 10 Awardees included:

• Achievement Award for Economics: Mika S.
• Achievement Award for Media: Luca M.
• Achievement Award for Art: Ayanna N.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Metals): Eton L.
• Achievement Award for English Language: Sharon U.
• Achievement Award for French: Samyak S.
• Achievement Award for Maths: Raihan A.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Textiles): Zoe S.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Timber): Rain F.
• Achievement Award for Mandarin (Advanced): Sherry W.
• Achievement Award for MLL: Jayden X.
• Achievement Award for PE Examinable: Azra W.
• Achievement Award for English Literature: Dodo X.
• Attainment Award for Chemistry: Megan H.
• Attainment Award for PE Core: Misha D.
• Attainment Award for Spanish: Elsa M.
• Attainment Award for Maths: Zy T.
• Attainment Award for Design Technology (Metals): Hannah S.
• Attainment Award for Drama: Ruby O.
• Attainment Award for Mandarin (Advanced): Micol Y.

Students with multiple awards demonstrated excellence across several disciplines:

• Achievement Award for Add Maths & Achievement Award for Physics: Raina R.
• Achievement Award for Business Studies & Attainment Award for MLL: Grace Y.
• Achievement Award for Digital Photography & Achievement Award for Computing: Joey Z.
• Achievement Award for History & Attainment Award for PE Examinable: Olivia A.
• Achievement Award for Biology & Attainment Award for Psychology: Zi Qi Z.
• Achievement Award for Geography & Attainment Award for History: Rachel S.
• Achievement Award for Music & Attainment Award for Computing & Achievement Award for Chemistry: Clovis L.
• Achievement Award for PE Core & Attainment Award for Digital Photography: Phoebe C.
• Achievement Award for Drama & Achievement Award for Mandarin (Foreign): Leanna C.
• Achievement Award for Spanish & Achievement Award for Psychology: Aaron H.
• Attainment Award for English Language & Attainment Award for Design Technology (Textiles) & Attainment Award for Biology: Effie K.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Timbers) & Attainment Award for French: Zara Yuri K.
• Attainment Award for Music & Attainment Award for Art: Destiny S.
• Attainment Award for Economics & Achievement Award for Bahasa Malaysia (Foreign) & Attainment Award for Add Maths: Marcus L.
• Attainment Award for English Literature & Attainment Award for Geography: Nate S.
• Attainment Award for Business Studies & Attainment Award for Physics: Yu Ting G.
• Attainment Award for Media & Attainment Award for Bahasa Malaysia (Foreign) & Attainment Award for Mandarin (Foreign): Hyreen A.

These awards celebrate the diverse talents and academic excellence of Year 10 students across a broad range of subjects.

Year 11 Achievement & Attainment Awards

Amanda Coates, Head of Year 11, presented awards to students for both single and multiple subject achievements.

This year, many students earned recognition for their excellence in a single subject. The students below each received one award:

• Achievement Award for Academic Achievement: CX C.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Systems): Wei Hong L.
• Achievement Award for Design Technology (Timbers): Ruhan L.
• Achievement Award for Maths: Leonardo C. G.
• Achievement Award for Media: Miki Y.
• Achievement Award for Add Maths: Awab A.
• Achievement Award for PE Examinable: Keira L. H. V.
• Achievement Award for English Language: Daisy S.
• Attainment Award for Biology: Nailah A.
• Attainment Award for Design Technology (Textiles): Chantal S. C. Y.
• Attainment Award for Design Technology (Metals): Jasper J. Z.
• Attainment Award for Design Technology (Timbers): Bagas A. P.
• Attainment Award for History: Isabella B. R.
• Attainment Award for Maths: Fred A. J. E.
• Attainment Award for Psychology: Hailey K. L.
• Attainment Award for Add Maths: Daryl K. R. L.
• Attainment Award for Media: Gabrielle D. L.
• Attainment Award for PE Core: Nikita Y. S.
• Attainment Award for English Literature: Yuki J.
• Attainment Award for Mandarin (Foreign): Dheeraj S. S. S.
• Attainment Award for MLL: Eu Gin L.
• Attainment Award for PE Examinable: Robbie G. O.

Several Year 11 students excelled across multiple subjects, earning two or three awards. Their achievements are highlighted here:

• Achievement Award for Chemistry & Achievement Award for Art: Maya J. L.
• Achievement Award for French & Attainment Award for Design Technology (Systems) & Attainment Award for Maths: Saaransh M.
• Achievement Award for Bahasa Malaysia (Foreign) & Achievement Award for Psychology: Leo C.
• Achievement Award for Mandarin (Advanced) & Achievement Award for Design Technology (Metals): Rick Y. N.
• Achievement Award for Music & Attainment Award for Spanish: Clémentine A. D.
• Achievement Award for Computing & Achievement Award for Biology: Stanley J. E.
• Achievement Award for Drama & Attainment Award for English Language: Illyas G. I. S.
• Achievement Award for Geography & Achievement Award for Physics: Inaya J. M.
• Achievement Award for English Literature & Achievement Award for Business Studies: Eugene K. L. G.
• Achievement Award for History & Achievement Award for Design Technology (Textiles): Caitlin M. P.
• Achievement Award for MLL & Attainment Award for Geography: Zhang Ze C.
• Attainment Award for Drama & Achievement Award for Spanish & Achievement Award for PE Core: Qiuyu S.
• Attainment Award for Music & Achievement Award for Mandarin (Foreign): Tiffany Y. X. A.
• Attainment Award for Business Studies & Attainment Award for Bahasa Malaysia (Foreign): Jasmine E. H. L.
• Attainment Award for French & Attainment Award for Chemistry: Seraphina Y. K.
• Attainment Award for Mandarin (Advanced) & Attainment Award for Computing & Attainment Award for Physics: Tyra J. R. T.

Congratulations to all Year 11 students for their hard work and dedication. 

Year 12 Achievement & Attainment Awards

Chris Waight, Head of Year 12, proudly announced the recipients of the Achievement and Attainment Awards, recognising the exceptional dedication and academic excellence of our graduating class. The awards celebrated students who excelled in a wide range of subjects, as well as those who demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity, and service.

This year, many students earned recognition for their excellence in a single subject. The students below each received one award:

• Achievement Award for Maths: Ishika K.
• Achievement Award for Chemistry: Yi Yan S.
• Achievement Award for Product Design: Yue Yi T.
• Achievement Award for Computing: Brian L.
• Achievement Award for Economics: Damian C.
• Achievement Award for Further Maths: Suanne Y.
• Achievement Award for Psychology: Elizabeth G. S.
• Achievement Award for Spanish: Lauren S.
• Achievement Award for History: Louise C.
• Achievement Award for Geography: Ríona M.
• Achievement Award for Physics: Zhiyi C.
• Achievement Award for EPQ: Harriet S.
• Achievement Award for Music: Jeremy L.
• Achievement Award for Biology: Leo R.
• Achievement Award for PE Examinable: Hanna T.
• Attainment Award for Art: Lyford
• Attainment Award for Digital Photography: Malika M.
• Attainment Award for Business Studies: Vivaan V.
• Attainment Award for Maths: Kevin Z.
• Attainment Award for PE Examinable: Summer C.
• Attainment Award for Spanish: Emma R.
• Attainment Award for History: Erin G.
• Attainment Award for Product Design: Micah V.
• Attainment Award for Psychology: Judy A.
• Attainment Award for Drama: Amy T.

Several Year 12 students demonstrated excellence across two or more subjects. Their achievements are listed below:

• Achievement Award for Drama & Achievement Award for English Literature: Rui H.
• Achievement Award for Mandarin (Foreign) & Achievement Award for Academic Achievement: Steven Z.
• Achievement Award for Media & Achievement Award for Art: Hayley T.
• Attainment Award for Chemistry & Attainment Award for Physics: Edison D.
• Attainment Award for Computing & Attainment Award for Further Maths: Yuichiro F.
• Attainment Award for Economics & Attainment Award for Geography: Ananya G.
• Attainment Award for English Literature & Attainment Award for Biology: Pauline F.
• Attainment Award for Media & Achievement Award for Business Studies: Matilda K. M.

Kicking off the second half of the event, Senior Prefect Mariam took the stage to introduce a powerful Media Showcase. Featuring extracts from both GCSE Moving Image Arts and A Level Media Studies coursework, the audience was treated to a visual display of the talent and hard work of our examination year students. Though only highlights were shown, the quality and creativity were clearly evident, showcasing the dedication of our media students and their teachers.

🏅 House Awards

Following the film reel, House Leader Fiona Ciccarello announced the House Awards for students who exemplified house spirit and contribution throughout the year:

💛 Pastoral Awards

Recognising students who embodied school values, Charlotte Moore and Andrew Howard presented the Pastoral Awards to students who showed empathy, leadership, and community engagement:

• Year 10: Kenisha R., Leanna C., Dodo X.
• Year 11: Caitlyn S., Daryl L., Dheeraj S.
• Year 12: Zhiyi C., Ananya G., Amy T.

🏆 PTA Upper School Award

Presented by PTA Co-Chair Adelaine Foo, this special award was given to Tiffany A. for her all-round contributions, kindness, and leadership in academics, arts, and co-curricular activities.

🎨 Russell Art Award

Art & Photography Head Kevin Jackson proudly awarded the Russell Art Award to Eu Gin L. for her outstanding creative talent and artistic growth.

🎭 MABC Award for Drama

Drama Head Anne-Marie Francis presented the Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) Drama Award to Erin G. for her exceptional performances and commitment to theatre at Alice Smith.

🧪 MICCI Science & DT Award

Incoming DT Head Eliza Slade honoured Micah V. with the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Science & Design Technology Award, recognising his innovation, commitment, and excellence in design.

🌏 Open Awards for Service and Humanity

Two prestigious open awards were presented by Secondary Principal James Worland:

• St Mary’s Cathedral “Go Make A Difference” Award: Jasmine L., for her compassion and initiative in giving to others—donating 11 Christmas shoeboxes filled with thoughtful gifts.
  
  
• Roger Schultz Humanitarian Award: Dodo X., for her quiet leadership, cultural contributions, environmental activism, and unwavering kindness.

🎼 Final Performance

Before the closing speech, the audience enjoyed a beautiful live performance of Ruins by Ashley Park, delivered by talented students Zhiyi C. and Edison D.

Closing Reflections

As the ceremony drew to a close, Head Students Pauline F. and Christian S. reminded everyone that these awards are just one chapter in a much larger story of growth and discovery. They encouraged all students to continue striving, supporting one another, and making a positive impact on the world.