School Captains

Garrick O

Melina K

Vice Captains

Robert L

Jaya C

 

 

 

 

Myles D

Won a certificate in the Peter Lawlor Bursary

The criteria for this bursary was:

1. A Year 10 student needing support to complete Year 12
2. A student who shows commitment to school
3. A student who has a responsible positive attitude

-     Decided by Year 10 Coordinator

Tony B

Won a certificate for the Gold Coast Bulletin Scholarship, and a certificate for Beyond Plus.

The Gold Coast Bulletin Scholarship was a 4 day learning excellence seminar at Bond University – valued at $375.00

The Beyond Plus is a certificate awarded to people who achieve at a highest level both in school and in community competitions.

Leonardo S

Won a certificate in the Southport Broadwater Rotary Bursary.

The criteria for this bursary was:

1. Year 12 student
2. Committed to further study by enrolling in a Diploma course at TAFE

Jaya C

Won the Ashmore Rotary Honour Medal.

 The criteria for this award is:

• Open to Year 12’s
• $100
• Student must be prepared to attend a Rotary dinner
• A fine role model
• Represented the school at a meritorious level
• 100% effort and participation into school activities

Lisa S

Won the Griffith University Medal

The criteria for this award is;

• A Year 12 student
• Student intends to undertake a degree course at Griffith University
• Achieved at a high level

Dux of the School

The Dux is the Year 12 student who has attained the highest academic achievement in the school by excelling in authority subjects.  Such success can only be achieved through intellectual rigour and sustained commitment to study in pursuit of academic goals.

As Dux of 2008, this student also receives a 50% Bond University Collegiate Dux Scholarship should she choose to study at Bond University.

The student who has reached the pinnacle of academic success in 2008, the Dux of Keebra Park State High School is

Lisa S

The Indigenous Student of the year award is given to the student who displays

• excellent scholarship
• motivation and pride in achievement
• is active in school life
• is a fine role model to both indigenous and non – indigenous students

The Winner of the Indigenous Student of the Year for 2008 is:

Bodie C

The ESL Student of the Year Awards are presented to E.S.L. students who have made outstanding progress in English as a second language and present as excellent role models to others. 

From our Middle phase of learning, the ESL student of the year is,

Wakana N

And from our Senior Phase of learning, the ESL student of the year is

Kristy Z

 

 

 

THE MARY COOKE MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD is open to the whole school.
It is awarded to a student who

• does the Right Thing
• is actively involved in the total school community
• is very community conscious
• is always ready to help

Kara Mattingley.

THE CHRIS THONE MEMORIAL COMPUTING AWARD is dedicated to the memory of Chris, a former Keebra Park student, who lost his battle with leukaemia.  This award is open to those students in Year 11 and 12 who are capable computing students and who are helpful and supportive of staff and students. 
 
Jack Reichelt.

The CULTURAL AWARD is presented to a student who has achieved a standard of excellence at either the level of inter-school competition or at a comparable level in the wider community.  The student will have performed at this standard in at least two of the following areas: drama, debating, public speaking, performance, art, writing, music, dance.

Robert Lipar.

The CALTEX BEST ALL ROUNDER AWARD is presented to a student who

• has represented the school in two or three sports
• has excellent all round scholastic achievements
• is involved in other school cultural  and civic activities
• exhibits excellent conduct

Kieron Brown.

 

Vocational Education Achiever of the Year

This award goes to the Year 12 student who has attained the highest level of achievement in Vocational subjects, workplace practices and school-based traineeships.  This award is gained through dedication to study and commitment to vocational excellence.  Our Vocational Education Achiever of the Year is

Brodie B

The recipients of this year’s Keebra Awards are:

The Keebra award is presented to students who

• Always do the right thing
• Present excellent role models
• Are good, solid Keebra kids

Matthew A
Jaimi B
Dorottya B
Kris B
Sean C
Chantel G
Stuart G
Zane G
Melinda G
King J
Matthew K
Renee L
Jessica M
Raquel O
Matthew P
Princess R
Tommi S
Tanya U
Erik W

The most Valuable Band Member of 2008 is:

Cara C

The most Improved Band Member of 2008 is:

Tony K