The Aili Award has been awarded to a Year 7 Graduate since 1989 and as we will no longer have Year 7s, last night was the final time it was presented. This year we had joint winners - Cooper Testi and Aaryan Naryee.
The process of selecting the recipient of this award started a long time ago and although Cooper and Aryan have achieved differently, they are both worthy recipients…. We just could not split it!
This year we have watched them grow, learn and mature. Both stepped up to and accepted leadership opportunities, taken on Crossing Monitor responsibilities, flag duty and have pursued their interests representing our school at Festival of Music in the choir.
Cooper was a Sports Day Captain and represented our school on cricket and football teams. He participated in our SAPSASA teams before trying out for District SAPSASA teams. His classmates describe him as intelligent, hard-working with neat books. He is brave with his decisions and shows integrity.
Aaryan was a Sports Day Captain in 2020 and has been elected by his peers as an SRC rep 4 times. He has also participated in school cricket and football, and represented our school in the SAPSASA Cricket team
His peers say that he is funny and very smart, always willing to help others in the class. His classmates tell us that each time he has been an SRC rep, he has done an outstanding job, even getting better at it each time.
Both are young men with integrity. Congratulations Cooper and Aaryan on everything you have achieved so far, we look forward to hearing where the next part of your learning journey takes each you.