AIS Secondary Presentation Day 2022

Presentation Day Secondary School

Wednesday, 7 December, 2022

NUS University Cultural Centre, Ho Bee Auditorium

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

Master of Ceremonies Deputy Head of Secondary - Wellbeing Mr Scott Murphy

Academic Processional Secondary Strings Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Handel arr. H. B. Fisher

Australian National Anthem Advance Australia Fair

Singapore National Anthem Majulah Singapura

International Welcome Welcome Principal Mr Adam Patterson

Secondary School Address Head of Secondary Mr Brad Bird

Year 6 to Year 8 Awards Respect, Opportunity, Achievement Awards Head of Year All-Rounder Award and STRIVE Awards Announced by Junior Learning Coordinator, Ms Carly Drysdale Presented by Heads of Year

Mr Ross Webber & Ms Rebecca Nalletamby - Year 6, Mr Adrian Nalletamby - Year 7, and Mr Garth Sadler - Year 8

6-12 Secondary Choir & Auslan Choir Oceans and Stars Amy Bernon

Year 9 and Year 10 Academic, Head of Year All-Rounder Award and STRIVE Awards Announced by Junior Learning Coordinator, Ms Carly Drysdale Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary School (Teaching & Learning), Mr Sean Begley Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary (Academic), Mr John Gardner

Year 11 HSC Subject Awards

Announced by Senior Learning Coordinator (Years 11 & 12), Ms Ruth Williams Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary School (Teaching & Learning), Mr Sean Begley Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary (Academic), Mr John Gardner

Year 11 IB DP Subject, Head of Year All-Rounder Award and STRIVE Awards

Announced by Senior Learning Coordinator (Years 11 & 12), Ms Ruth Williams Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary School (Teaching & Learning), Mr Sean Begley Presented by Assistant Head of Secondary (Academic), Mr John Gardner

Soul Band Respect

Otis Redding as performed by Aretha Franklin Soloist: Nic Barg

Outstanding Achievement Awards

Ian Payne Award for Community Service

Tim Fischer Award for Citizenship - Lower and Upper Secondary Greg Johnson Sportsperson of the Year - Lower and Upper Secondary Clive Powell Award for Creativity in the Arts - Lower Secondary Clive Powell Award for Creativity in the Visual Arts - Upper Secondary Clive Powell Award for Creativity in the Performing Arts - Upper Secondary Dr Nick Miller Principal’s Award for Best All Round Student Announced by Deputy Head of Secondary - Wellbeing, Mr Scott Murphy Presented by Principal, Mr Adam Patterson

2022-2023 Head Prefects Expression of thanks Presentation of the 2022 House Cup Oliver Rogers & Nic Barg

Incoming Head of School Address 2023 Head of School Ms Karrie Dietz

Australian International School Song Reach for the Stars

Words by Coral Dixon, music by Andrea Stanberg

Recessional

Concordis Wind and Brass You Are My Heart’s Delight Franz Lehar arr. Connor Gaydon

ACHIEVEMENT

This prize goes to one student from each STRIVE class in Year 6 to Year 8, who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to learning, personal excellence, perseverance & resilience in their academic endeavours.

OPPORTUNITY

This prize goes to one student from each STRIVE class in Year 6 to Year 8, who has embraced opportunity, creativity, innovation, initiative and leadership to demonstrate a balanced, well-rounded approach to school life.

RESPECT

This prize goes to one student from each STRIVE class in Year 6 to Year 8, who has consistently demonstrated integrity, responsibility, acceptance and appreciation of others as well as care for self, each other and the community.

ACHIEVEMENT

Juliet Leach

Kate Leong Nico Gazzard Hasmitha Suresh

Jacob Nalletamby Ashleigh Lowe Xavier Howell

YEAR 6 AWARDS

OPPORTUNITY

Harrison Eley

Katie Aubrey Charlotte Ward Alisa Tomisaki

Ava McAulay Lily Prentice Claire McMahon

Head of Year 6 All-Rounder - ELIZA WILLIAMS

Year 6 STRIVE Award - MAX GLENISTER

YEAR 7 AWARDS

ACHIEVEMENT

Ng Siao En Dhruv Sambasivan

Joshua Bruzzaniti

Samuel Penney Hugo Tan Molly Wamsler

Serey (Angelina) Vollaphea Chau Angel (Yuet) Liu

OPPORTUNITY

Claudia Loughnan Rebecca Spinks Max Johnstone

Leila Shroff

Valerie Ko Matilde Tamburrini Finn Gutkin Gemma Munro

Head of Year 7 All-Rounder - ISABEL MCKEOWN

Year 7 STRIVE Award - NADIYA HAKIM

YEAR 8 AWARDS

ACHIEVEMENT

Sana Shandilya

Alexander Tehvand

Sam Williams

Zara Keogh Caitlin Hawkins Ethan Wong

OPPORTUNITY

Avani Singh

Maggie Collyer

Lucienne Lette Harry Bird Jack McAuliffe Orane Epetahui

Head of Year 8 All-Rounder - JEMIMA BACKEN

Year 8 STRIVE Award - ETHAN THO

RESPECT

Sadie Jess Xanthe Boyle Olivia Lee Ruhiya Rashid Cleo Shefi Sumile Mizutani Ava Wilkinson

RESPECT

Aylin Smith

Eva Hodges Georgia Newitt Isaac O’Donnell Oliver Acciarito Bernard Rawling Emilia Brown Sam Hamilton

RESPECT

Mohammad Laraib Rahman

Zhinuo Zhang Archie Ferris

Yumeng Guo Charlotte Boyle Georgia Sheehan

Year 9 Academic Prizes

IGCSE SUBJECT

RECIPIENT

Coordinated Science Tyler Aitken Art and Design Millicent Backen Spanish Culture and Language Lily Bufalino Design and Technologies Luca Corser Food Technology Hiba Fraser-Aslam English as Second Language Zeqi Guo (Allen) Mathematics Extended Zeqi Guo (Allen)

Chinese Culture and Language Shie Hidaka Chinese Second Language Ho Wing Chung Computer Science Ho Wing Chung

Geography William Kinch Health and Physical Education Sebastian Nalletamby IGCSE Physical Education Sebastian Nalletamby

Global Perspectives Bao Thanh Nguyen Music Bao Thanh Nguyen Economics ZI Han (Dora) Ni Chinese Foreign Language Harshini Parashar English First Language & World Literature Harshini Parashar International Mathematics Harshini Parashar Business Studies Mila Rawling History Rachael Renwick Art and Design Photography Anna Seng

French Foreign Language Camille Smith Mathematics Core Ruby Sutton Drama Ethan Tan Chinese First Language Xuqian Zhou

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES

ESSPP Tingting Xie

Vocational Education and Training - Hospitality Amy Simos

Head of Year 9 All-Rounder - POPPY BARRETT Year 9 STRIVE Award - CONGCONG LIU

Year 10 Academic Prizes

IGCSE SUBJECT RECIPIENT

Mathematics Extended Issey Aiken Business Studies Quinten Buwalda Music Quinten Buwalda English as Second Language Sumin Chang

IGCSE Physical Education Ava Corser

Art and Design Photography Nicholas Eremenko Toh Yong De Drama Isabella Ferris Mathematics Core Daniel Hanna Spanish Culture and Language Tue Nha Ho French Foreign Language Mahe Le Petit-de Comarmond Chinese Culture and Language Maya Matheson

Geography Sienna Paine Computer Science Nikita Paul Coordinated Science Nikita Paul

English First Language & World Literature Nikita Paul International Mathematics Trinity Paul Design Technology Nao Roepke History Matilda Ryan Economics Kiana Seneviratne Global Perspectives Kiana Seneviratne

Health and Physical Education Lucinda Sinclair

Chinese Foreign Language Yujin Son Mathematics Additional Yujin Son Food Technology Eliza Tan

Art and Design Francesca Wood Chinese Second Language Yaxin Xu Chinese First Language Yin Yin

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES

Vocational Education and Training - Hospitality Zachary Briscoe

ESSPP Yin Yin SPP Bethany Royal

Head of Year 10 All-Rounder - DARCEY PRENDIVILLE

Year 10 STRIVE Award - AVRIL KELLY

Academic Prizes

SUBJECT RECIPIENT

Design & Technology Jade Hawley

French Continuers Jade Hawley English Advanced Aerin Hayes Geography Aerin Hayes

Modern History Aerin Hayes Food Technology Grace Heazlewood Music 1 Grace Heazlewood

Drama Grace Heazlewood Mathematics Standard Gayle Lee Certificate II Hospitality Delilah Nguyen

English Extension 1 Delilah Nguyen Visual Arts Delilah Nguyen

Chinese Continuers Jean Matthew Ong Economics Akkelan Prakash Biology Patrick Royal Business Studies Patrick Royal

Legal Studies Patrick Royal Chemistry Kenshin Shiokawa Mathematics Advanced Kenshin Shiokawa Mathematics Extension 1 Kenshin Shiokawa

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Nicholas Veale

English Standard Olivia Weir Physics Jake Yim

Prizes

SUBJECT RECIPIENT

English A Literature Nic Barg Chinese B Aimee Chan Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations Aimee Chan Design & Technology Richard Chau History Ryan Cross Geography Gia Han Do French B Anice Epetahui

Theatre Studies Angelina Graham Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Kaiting Huang Physics Lucas Hutton Biology Aakash Iyer Psychology Nikita Keys Sports Exercise and Health Science Hayley Morrissey

Visual Arts Callum Muir Chemistry Oliver Rogers Economics Oliver Rogers Environmental Systems and Societies Jasmine Sarai

Chinese A Language and Literature Zixuan Tan Chinese Ab initio Guy Weightman Business Management Veronica Wilde English A Language and Literature Veronica Wilde Computer Science Jacob Wright Spanish Ab-initio Jacob Wright English B Xiang Zhong

Head of Year 11 All-Rounder - ZARA COLLYER Year 11 STRIVE Award - HUGH SOLOMON

Year 12 HSC Subject Academic Awards

AWARD RECIPIENT ACADEMIC AWARD

Madeleine Higgs Biology

Madeleine Higgs English Extension 1

Jessica Tran Business Studies

Jessica Tran English Advanced

Jessica Tran Visual Arts

Viraaj Kumar Chemistry

Viraaj Kumar Chinese Continuers

Viraaj Kumar English Standard

Viraaj Kumar Mathematics Advanced

Viraaj Kumar Mathematics Extension 1

Matthew Wilcox Design and Technology

Chloe Hughes English Extension 2

Chloe Hughes Legal Studies

Alexandra Adamson-Boote Food Technology

Alexandra Adamson-Boote Mathematics Standard

Alexandra Adamson-Boote Year 12 Vocational Education & TrainingHospitality

Chelsea Morgan Music 1

Sophia Ayoubdel Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

William Denman Physics

Dux of the School

Year 12 High School Certificate VIRAAJ KUMAR

JESSICA TRAN

Year 12 IBDP Subject Academic Awards

AWARD RECIPIENT ACADEMIC AWARD

Bastien Buwalda Biology

Bastien Buwalda Chemistry

Bastien Buwalda English A Literature

Dhwani Sambasivan Business Management

Dhwani Sambasivan Psychology

Yue (Anna) Guan Chinese A Language and Literature

Mona Uehara Mandarin ab initio

Soo Jung Choi Chinese B

Aidan Liaw Computer Science

Aidan Liaw Economics

Alexander Veale Design Technology

Charlotte Dukino English A Language and Literature

Li Xiaolu English B

Yushin Sung Environmental Systems and Societies

Numa Fecher French B

Numa Fecher Physics

Leo Reichenberg-Grimeland History

Mia Tan Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches

Luana Meyer Accioli De Vasconcellos Mathematics: Applications & Interpretation

Luana Meyer Accioli De Vasconcellos Spanish ab initio

Luana Meyer Accioli De Vasconcellos Sports, Exercise and Health Science

Lachlan Saimee Visual Arts

Dux of the School

Year 12 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

LUANA MEYER ACCIOLI DE VASCONCELLOS

Outstanding Achievement Awards

IAN PAYNE AWARD FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

For the student who has shown outstanding commitment and initiative in community service programs

9-12

ALEXANDRA ADAMSON-BOOTE

Alexandra is a thoughtful, gracious and reflective young adult who calmly organises school-wide community service initiatives. She is methodical in the way that she approaches projects, creating clear lists and action points to ensure the event is organised in the most efficient way. This was clear for the Easter Baking Competition she orchestrated where she independently sourced staff members and spaces in the school as well as anticipated the logistics needed to host a successful event which raised $500 for our school charity. Another of Alexandra’s community service legacies is leading the school-wide food drive. She independently sourced the receiving organisation, designed advertising material and developed the logistics to get the food to where it needed to be. Alexandra has also been integral in trialling and providing feedback to the “Student Project Proposal Form”, which is now essential for the community service project process. She leads by example and with compassion and her strengths lie in her genuine intentions, authenticity and integrity.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

TIM FISCHER AWARD FOR CITIZENSHIP

For the student who has positively contributed to the school, both inside and outside the classroom

6-8

ANANYA SARIN

Ananya is a dynamic, friendly and exemplary role model for her peers as an active member of our school community. As a student leader, she proudly demonstrates what it means to showcase Sharks’ spirit and represent the best of our school, embracing all events throughout the year and aiming to motivate her peers to do the same. Ananya has also enthusiastically lead her Strive class each week and collaborates with other Student Leaders so that they may develop exciting initiatives for her year level, as well as younger year groups.

In reflecting our school values, Ananya is always respectful to her peers and teachers alike and makes the most of the educational opportunities she is presented with. Her achievement within her subjects showcases an outstanding level of hard work and determination to pursue personal excellence. It is this quality which allows Ananya to be recognised as a well-respected and much valued member of her cohort and within Lower Secondary.

Ananya is a proud ambassador of what it means to be a student at AIS. She is globally minded, exceptionally welcoming to others, dedicated to her school work and embraces the opportunities presented to her in an effort to thrive. We congratulate you, Ananya, for receiving this prestigious award, the 2022 Tim Fischer Award for Citizenship (Lower Secondary).

TIM FISCHER AWARD FOR CITIZENSHIP

For the student who has positively contributed to the school, both inside and outside the classroom

9-12

AIDAN LIAW

This student is the epitome of an AIS student and student leader. He regularly displays his commitment to our core values of Opportunity, Achievement and Respect. In any student initiative, he is a sincere and very hardworking student. He is always open to feedback and genuinely tries to improve himself constantly. He is a perfectionist and sets very high standards for himself.

Often seen supporting others over recess and in lessons. Students respond well to him in class and he will work well with anyone supporting where he can.

For nine years, from Years 2-11, he was an active member of the school choir, as soprano, alto and then tenor, performing in assemblies and school events.

We see Aidan as a student who embraces AIS, he is an academic high achiever, he respects his teachers and his peers and is a genuinely wonderful student.

We can think of no more deserving student for the award of Tim Fischer Award for Citizenship.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

GREG JOHNSON SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Lower Secondary (Female)

ZARA KEOGH

Zara is a very talented all-round athlete, and her performances shine in both individual pursuits and team-based environments. She works extremely well with all students and team mates, and she is highly respected by all her peers, with many younger students quite rightly looking up to her as an outstanding sports role model. Zara should also be commended for her work as a coach working with our younger athletes in both Basketball and Netball.

GREG JOHNSON SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Lower Secondary (Male)

JOSEPH PRENDIVILLE

Joseph is an outstanding athlete in all sporting disciplines, and excels in all competitive environments. He always impresses his peers and coaches with his desire to overcome challenges, whilst always ensuring his contributions are in the best interest of his respective team. Joseph performed extremely well in all Carnivals this year and was a key member of the very successful 14U Boys Rugby team

Outstanding Achievement Awards

GREG JOHNSON SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Upper Secondary (Female)

RUBY WRIGHT

Ruby exemplifies all of the integral values of an AIS athlete in abundance and is an outstanding all round athlete. Throughout 2022, Ruby has demonstrated a fantastic level of enthusiasm to develop the plethora of skills across her respective sporting disciplines. She is an integral member of both the Volleyball and Touch First teams, with many younger students quite rightly looking up to her as an outstanding sports role model.

GREG JOHNSON SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Upper Secondary (Male)

CHRISTOPHER FOX

Chris is an outstanding athlete, who consistently represents AIS to the very highest level. He is the ultimate team player, always giving his very best effort in every training session or competitive situation. Highlights from 2022 include being an integral member of the Boys Football First Team which claimed Gold in the ACSIS League and SEASAC Competition, and also being a member of the Senior Boys ACSIS Cross Country team who were also crowned Champions.

CLIVE POWELL AWARD FOR CREATIVITY IN THE ARTS

Lower Secondary

For the student who has contributed consistently and with distinction to the Arts programs at the School.

6-8 ISABEL MCKEOWN

Isabel is the epitome of a creative Performing Arts student at AIS. She has thrown herself into every Drama and Music activity that she can fit into her busy life. She is a regular presence in the Performing Arts corridor encouraging her peers to get involved with her natural enthusiasm and humour and asking her teachers for more things to do. Isabel has demonstrated a passion for creativity in drama. Her commitment to the Year 6-8 production of The Witches was outstanding. She is commended for the imaginative interpretation of her role as the Grand High Witch, her dedication to rehearsals, her ensemble support, and just as importantly - the sense of fun she brought to the part. As well as her acting skills Isabel is the youngest member of the senior Soul Band and has developed some very strong improvisation skills on her Saxophone. Isabel is a dedicated member of the choir and will be an integral part of Music making and Drama productions for years to come.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

CLIVE POWELL AWARD FOR CREATIVITY IN THE VISUAL ARTS

Upper Secondary

For the student who has contributed consistently and with distinction to the Visual Arts programs at the School.

9-12 DELILAH NGUYEN

Delilah Nguyen our 2023 Arts Captain, is a talented and enthusiastic artist. Her contribution to the Creative Arts community at AIS has been significant and ongoing.

Delilah is currently studying for the Higher School Certificate where she will complete her HSC in Visual Arts next year. Throughout her Secondary School years, Delilah has been an integral member of the Arts. She has been involved in the Year 9-12 Choir, has helped with the set up of the Year 11 and 12 corridors and contributed to beautifying our school staircase walls through her painted inspirational murals. Delilah also willingly contributed greatly and spent many hours in setting up and promoting this year’s successful Annual Secondary Visual Arts Exhibition. She also assisted in helping organise and promote the AIS Visual Arts 2022 Exhibition Logo Design Competition. Delilah has always been a unique thinker and brings creativity to all she does in Visual Arts and the wider school community.

Delilah’ s commitment to the Arts during her schooling at AIS has been significant and memorable. Through Delilah’s unique artistic abilities, talent and positive virtuous attitude have found many creative outlets.

We congratulate Delilah on her winning the Clive Powell Creativity in the Arts prize.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

CLIVE POWELL AWARD FOR CREATIVITY IN THE PERFORMING ARTS

Upper Secondary

For the student who has contributed consistently and with distinction to the Performing Arts programs at the School.

9-12

CHELSEA MORGAN

Chelsea Morgan 12X - drama and choirs, soul band, outstanding commitment to all things music, great communicator

Chelsea is the epitome of a creative Performing Arts student. She has been a loyal and skilled part of multiple ensembles during her time at the Australian International School Singapore. Chelsea has a passion for musical theatre and her public performances of this genre displayed a commitment to character and technical skill beyond her years. She has always been open to exploring new repertoire exploring rock, pop and jazz genres within the HSC Music 1 course. Chelsea has been a particularly important part of helping to reopen the Music department as opportunities opened up this year. From April of 2022, Chelsea was always front and centre attending every rehearsal and inspiring younger children with her positive attitude and passion for music making. She was integral to making the Kranji ANZAC Day Dawn service a success despite the logistical challenges being faced. Earlier this year, Chelsea also demonstrated her considerable acting talents by participating in the Year 9-12 production of Shakespeare in Love as the Nurse. This role required commitment, maturity as well as a good sense of comic timing. She excelled in her role and became an important member of the production ensemble. Chelsea has balanced a serious commitment to academic studies with development of her singing and acting skills, and has the capacity to make music a part of her life beyond school. Chelsea is warmly congratulated for her outstanding commitment to the performing arts.

Outstanding Achievement Awards

DR NICK MILLER PRINCIPAL’S AWARD FOR BEST ALL ROUND STUDENT

For the student who has shown the greatest academic, cultural and sporting contribution to the School

9-12

EMMA ASTRIDGE

This student has been an exemplary member of the AIS community during their time at the school. They have displayed the key values of opportunity, respect and achievement in abundance. They are a long term student who embodies the benefits of an AIS education, having immersed themself in all facets of the school across the curriculum. Passionate, positive, inquisitive and determined, this student makes sure everyone else around them has the opportunity to achieve their best and does this in a quiet and dignified manner; they are a person of true integrity.

This student will graduate from AIS in 2022 with a legacy of academic excellence across all subject areas. They are particularly strong in Business and English but they thrive in the Sciences. This student has won multiple academic awards in their time at AIS including receiving the Dux for Drama and Art & Design in Year 9, Dux for IGCSE Drama in Year 10, the dux for Business Management in Year 11 and receiving a Principal’s award in 2021. An empathetic and warm hearted person they shared their time willingly with others in the peer mentor programme. This kindness and support of younger students in their academic endeavours has been an inspiration to watch with many of the younger students aspiring to be like this person.

They have also shone outside of the classroom and have embraced every opportunity that AIS has presented. As an integral member of the Music and Drama departments this student has performed, led and played an imperative part in many of the productions and events. This person played the lead in the 9-12 production of Oliver, led rehearsals and stage managed the younger year groups in the 6-8 production. This student is also still contributing by playing a part in the upcoming 9-12 production. They have also contributed significantly

Outstanding Achievement Awards

DR MILLER PRINCIPAL’S AWARD FOR BEST ALL ROUND STUDENT cont.

to the School’s Music department performing in the 9-12 Choir and being invited to participate in the vocal ensemble and playing in the guitar ensemble and soul band. They have also participated in Waitangi Day and at MOE. They have also successfully enjoyed being a member of the Sports department and played a number of different sports, including representing the school for Under 19 Netball, Representative touch and Softball. This student has consistently represented the school with distinction at the 2020 SEASAC games and throughout the greater AIS community. This student exudes and would always be there to support their beloved Sharks.

Their contribution to the CCA and school nominated charities has been nothing short of incredible and they should feel humbled and proud of their achievements to support others less fortunate than ourselves. This is a true reflection of their character as an individual but also that of an AIS education

They have continued this all round achievement and service throughout their secondary schooling. Elected to Principal’s Prefect in 2021 this student has diligently served the AIS community in her enthusiastic and dignified way, always with a warm smile and sense of purpose at the forefront of all that she does. This student is immensely passionate about leadership and has led the student leaders tirelessly. Leading the charge in renovating the student common room, painting murals around the school and selling cupcakes to support breast cancer awareness. The list is large, endless and reflective of the incredible achievements and service to the community of this School.

Emma has made a wonderful contribution to all areas of her school life over an extended period of time and is an outstanding ambassador for the Australian International School; she has exhibited the true prowess of an all-round student. Emma Astridge is a very worthy winner of the Dr Nick Miller award for 2022.