2023 Year 12 Valedictory Booklet

Happy Graduation Class of 2023 Valedictory Dinner | 23.11.23 | Finley RSC

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION

Charlotte Andrew What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

All the memories I made with friends over the years.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

I’ll miss the teachers that I have become close to over the years.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I'm wanting to move to the UK next year to work on a farm for the year. I want to come home in 2025 and go to AG College in Longerenong.

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Harrison Brooker What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

By far my most memorable moment would have to be the 2017 NASA Space Camp trip run by the school, and I'll carry the memories of that with me forever.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

I think the best part of being a student here at CAGS for 13 years has got to be the relationships I've built with my teachers and classmates. I've made great friendships with my classmates and learnt much about life from my teachers.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Once I finish school, I plan to study a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne and take up a career in Genetics Research.

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Isaac Brown What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My favourite moment of this year was the Year 12 retreat and being able to explore Beechworth with my friends.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about CAGS is the ever-supportive teachers and what I will miss the most is having most of my friends within walking or cycling distance.

What are your plans once you finish school?

My plan after Year 12 is to attend Wangaratta TAFE and do a Certificate lll in Agriculture.

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Remy Campbell What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

School camps and the friends I have made over the years.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The good friends I have made and the opportunities the teachers have given me.

What are your plans once you finish school?

To travel the world and go to university and study dietetics.

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Abby Curnick What are your plans once you finish school?

I’m not sure what I’m doing after school yet, playing it by ear.

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Brooke Eddy What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

The most memorable moment at the school was the Year 12 retreat when I fell through the skylight, and Year 11 camp when Claudia and I got lost in the city and ran for 40 minutes to get to dinner on time.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a CAGS student is going to sporting events.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Once I finish school, I’m hoping to become a real estate agent on the Gold Coast.

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Ainsley Guthrie What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

2020 was definitely memorable to say the least, but completing two of my exams last year was definitely an eventful moment.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a student at CAGS was all the support I got from my friends and teachers, and they are the things I'll miss the most as well.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I'm not planning to go to university, because honestly, I feel like I've had enough school in my life for now, but I will probably get a job somewhere in the equine industry or anywhere that works for me.

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Martin Kong

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable moments during my time at school would be each and every time I shared with my friends. Whether it be moments of joy, confusion or despair; they are all very cherished and unforgettable memories.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

One of the best things about being a student at CAGS is that I can wake up at 8:45am and still make it to school before period one starts.

What are your plans once you finish school?

After completing school, I would like to study Mechatronics Engineering at Monash University.

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Gabriella Leimgruber What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

The camps.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The teachers and classmates.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Take some time to figure out my life.

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Cody Lincoln

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable moment would be the first CyberTaipan in 2020 at the Smiths' house. We were all crowded around the table in a semi-illegal 'party' due to lockdown rules at the time preventing us from going to school, and we enjoyed some Smash Bros after the competition had concluded. It was a fantastic experience working together as a team, and we had a lot of fun along the way.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a student at CAGS is the family-like community that surrounds it. Through extra-curricular activities and my passion for STEM, I've involved myself with several opportunities offered both in and outside of school, such as GROK, homework club, ICAS, OUCC, CyberTaipan, AMT, and the CAT. I highly recommend all students seek to expand their understanding and aptitudes through these offerings as they can transform your passion into a career. I will miss the routine and daily socialisation as I migrate to an independent lifestyle, and also the friends I have made throughout my years of schooling. While this the end of an era, it is the beginning of something new; endless possibilities to explore and enjoy.

What are your plans once you finish school?

After my last exam, I will try my best not to float away with all the weight off my shoulders. A couple months at least will be spent at parties, watching movies, playing games, and building hobbies - I deserve a break.

Then I will seek work in the local community in either a computer repair or construction field, delaying my move to Melbourne as much as reasonably possible. While life may seem short, the Australian life expectancy of 83.2 years means it’s perfectly fine to take a gap year or two to figure out your career path.

I've certainly lowered my stress leading up to exams by not having to think about looming course ATAR requirements, accommodation, and living life far from home. Once my 'holiday' is over, I plan to pursue a Bachelor of IT with a major in Cyber Security at Monash University. After that, who knows what treasures await me?

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Hannah Logie

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable moment is the friends I have made throughout these years.

They are so supportive and encouraging and have made my years at CAGS memorable and I am forever grateful for them.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing at CAGS for me is how supportive my teachers have been, especially during Year 11 and 12. They have encouraged me to do my best everyday and have been very patient with me.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Once school has finished, I plan on becoming a lifeguard. I have already got my certificate and am also looking into swim teaching as well. I then plan on going to uni in a few years.

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Emily Orsida

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

I will definitely remember the boys’ lunch time spicy instant noodle eating competitions that had been a lasting tradition of our class across Year 11 and 12.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The enthusiasm of the teachers toward their subjects, and the dedication they put into their students. I will miss the constant motivation they put forth, pushing me to reach my personal bests.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I plan to go to university, hopefully studying either a Bachelor of Science, or a Nursing degree.

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Cadence Pang

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

There's too many to choose from! The annual class camps are certainly unforgettable though.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing at CAGS would have to be the wonderful school community. I will definitely miss the invaluable friendships and supportive teachers who have helped make this school my second home, the most.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Next year I'd like to study Medicine at Monash University.

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Hollie Percy

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Claudia Ross

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable memorable moment was when Simone and Karen surprised Abby and I on our last day of school with balloons and lollies and a congratulatory sash.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a student is that it can potentially lead to you having an amazing job later in life.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I am unable to tell you what I am doing after school as I don't know how to get to where I want to be in life and need to figure that out first.

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Lochie Rouse

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable moment from being at school would be the COVID-19 pandemic online learning. While it was a struggle to get through, it taught me some valuable lessons and skills that will be very useful to me in the future.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about Cobram AGS has been the wide range of VCE courses they offer and their commitment to supplying these courses through their own in-house teachers. I'll miss all the friends I made here as I move on in life to forge my future.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I'm planning to study Computer Science at Swinburne University of Technology.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION

Natasha Smith

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

The debutante ball was a night I will remember forever. I enjoyed the night with my closest friends and family members, as we danced the night away.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The immense support and opportunities each teacher has given me. I will miss the routine of going to school and being able to see my friends everyday.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I’m planning to study a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) or Oral Health at La Trobe University, Bendigo campus or Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION

Brayden St John

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

My most memorable school moment would probably come down to the various camps we do each year, specifically the Melbourne camp which was just fun all round.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a CAGS student is the opportunities that are given to us, especially with exams and the assistance provided to us to help us prepare in the best way possible.

What are your plans once you finish school?

My plans involve working in warehousing as I don't see myself going to university and then hopefully joining the ADF.

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Tianeka Van Den Berg

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

The best moment was when I started the craze in Year 5/6 where the canteen sold deep springs. I stuck a pin in the unopened bottle lid to make a small hole and it was like a squirt bottle. I still remember that; proudest moment.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

The best thing about being a student at CAGS is having supportive teachers who try and push you to the best of your ability. I think that is what I'll miss the most.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I am taking a gap year to work in hospitality and figure out some parts of life before university. I am still slightly unsure of a degree but that's just because I am indecisive.

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Caitlin Welch

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

Any Math class with Mrs Smith will be up there as one of my most memorable moments. But going to Perth with the fellow School Captains this year is the most memorable.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

Watching the school grow and the close connections with some of the teachers as they have taught me since Prep.

What are your plans once you finish school?

Go to university and do a Bachelor of Nursing/Psychological Science.

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Mikayla Woosnam

What is your most memorable moment/event from your time at this school?

School camps with Mrs White.

What has been the best thing about being a student at CAGS and what will you miss about it most?

Friendships made.

What are your plans once you finish school?

I’m taking the year off to go over to Europe, before going to uni. I’m hoping to get into Speech Pathology.

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