Congratulations to the team of outstanding athletics that attended the Interschool Athletics on Thursday.  The Dianella team was almost unbeatable on the track and also performed well in the jumps and throws.  Dianella Secondary College finished the day in first place on 1721 points, a whopping 126 points higher than the second place getters! Congratulations to our three individual champions, Year 8 Boys - Sarsan Ahmed, Year 9 Boys - Pacifique and Year 10 Girls - Briana Leary! 
Arguably the talk of the day was Year 9 student, Pacifique's, 11.21 second lightning run in the 100m, the fastest time of the day!  Dianella will subsequently move up a division for next year.  A great effort by all the students involved.

For a full list of results click on the button below.  Scroll down for photos and videos from the day. 

The view from the Hillarys Yacht Club was breathtaking, and the perfect venue for Dianella Secondary College’s Year 12 Presentation Evening on Wednesday evening.  The Year 12 cohort arrived dressed in their finest, donning their gowns and sashes before taking their seats for the official ceremony in front of their proud families.  Subject Awards along with School and Community Awards were presented followed by the official Presentation of Folders. Congratulations to all our award winners and to the “Class of 2019”…YOU DID IT!!!  

COURSE AWARDS 2019 – YEAR 12 STUDENTS
 
THE ARTS
Design Photography-General
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Drama: ATAR
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Drama: General
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Visual Arts: General
SOFIA TESTA

Certificate II in Dance
THU TAM TRUONG

Certificate ll in Music
DIAMOND GREEN

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Outdoor Education: General
CHLOE LOCK

Physical Education Studies: General
ALI  AL AAMMOUD

Certificate ll in Sport and Coaching
EH KAW MU HTOO

ENGLISH
English: ATAR
ALI AL AAMMOUD

English: EALD ATAR
SOFIA TESTA

English: General    
STEVEN TRANG

English: EALD General
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Business Management and Enterprise: General
BOJAN RISTESKI

Career and Enterprise: General
STEVEN TRANG

Geography: ATAR
GAYLE RENZ GARCIA

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Essential: General
MARIAM ELGAMMAL

Mathematics Applications: ATAR
GAYLE RENZ GARCIA

Mathematics Methods: ATAR
DAMIEN BOCOS

Mathematics Specialist: ATAR (NNEI)
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

SCIENCE
Biology: ATAR 
GAYLE RENZ GARCIA

Chemistry: ATAR
DAMIEN BOCOS

Integrated Science: General
THU TAM TRUONG

Physics: ATAR
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Psychology: ATAR
ALI AL AAMMOUD
IMAN REHMAN

TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE
Food Science and Technology: General
CHLOE LOCK

Materials Design and Technology – Wood: General
JULIAN LOO

Materials Design and Technology – Textiles: General
THU TAM TRUONG

Certificate ll in Automotive (NNEI)
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Certificate ll in Building and Construction (NNEI)
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Certificate ll in Business
FELICITY

Certificate II in Information Technology
STEVEN TRANG

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION
BOJAN RISTESKI

Certificate ll in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations
CHLOE LOCK

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AWARDS
Elizabeth/Albert Watson Art Award
JULIAN LOO

Sports Star Award
JULIAN LOO

Excellence in Vocational Education and Training Award
BERNALYN ABADEJOS

VET Industry Award     
DAVID

North Metropolitan Education Region Commitment to Excellence Award
HELEN LY

Caltex Best All Rounder Award
CHLOE LOCK

Citizenship Award
FELICITY

Excellence in General Studies Award
CHLOE LOCK

Lyndy Wiese Humanities Award
JUSTINE

Stan Perron Award
ALI AL AAMMOUD

Long Tan Award
STEVEN TRANG

Dux of Dianella Secondary College Award
DAMIEN BOCOS

During an emotional final assembly on Wednesday morning, we said good bye to our Year 12 “Class of 2019”.  After walking into the school gym for the last time, students received some inspirational words from former student, Zahra Al Hilaly, now studying Law and Journalism at Murdoch University.  Principal, Mrs Curtis, presented the House Cup to the 2019 winning House, Aquila before House Captain’s passed the House banners to their successors. Video presentations showing the students’ transition through their high school years were well received with a combination of tears and laughter.
Head Boy, Ali and Head Girl, Chloe delivered their final speeches to their cohort, reflecting on their time at Dianella Secondary College along with some advice for the future generations of the school, “…take a moment to cherish those around you…this school has people within these walls that care for us beyond belief and want us to be our best selves…this school is one big support system and family that love us all completely.”
To conclude, Mrs Curtis conveyed her valediction to our Year 12 Leavers, followed by a very emotional farewell from their beloved Head of Year, Ms Becker, before leading her cohort out of the gym for the final time.  Good bye and good luck to the “Class of 2019”! We wish you every success in your future endeavours!