Awards success for Downlands students
IN AN increasingly machine-oriented world, the importance of connectedness, forming lasting relationships and listening to your inner voice were points touched on by Downlands College principal Stephen McIllhatton in his address to the college.
“We ask you to continue to listen to your inner voice, be accountable, be grateful, be inclusive, be reflective of your College life, your College friends and your Downlands education,” he said.
“We ask that your benchmark becomes higher in your future years, always relying on what “your heart” tells you to do and what relationships you can nurture.”
Recipient of the Father George Butler MSC Prize for the 2017 College Dux, Mitchell Ryan, a day student from Gowrie Junction, received many awards at the ceremony, including individual subject awards for mathematics B, mathematics C and chemistry and an award for overall academic excellence.
Mitchell intends to pursue fields of endeavour where maths mastery and problem-solving can make a positive difference.
College captain Evaleen Donaldson, a second generation Downlander from Oakey received the Humanitas Award, representing the highest accolade in the college.
In January, Evie will commence a one-month stay at Princethorpe College in the United Kingdom.
Mr McIllhatton challenged all graduands, “now go about your duty of making a difference in the world with your one precious life and remember to listen to that inner voice that has shaped you and will continue to shape you”.
A version of this article in yesterday’s edition listed names from 2014. Downlands College inadvertently provided the incorrect information to The Chronicle.