Order of Ceremony
Processional
Instrumental – Justin Klempfner and Filip Klempfner
Welcome
Mrs Kimberley Whitehead, Head of Junior School
Acknowledgement of Country
Edie Degnan, Junior School Captain
National Anthem
Justin Klempfner, Filip Klempfner, Cora LePavoux and Ashleigh Hampton
Chairman’s Welcome
Mr Michael Jones OAM
Presentation of Awards
Kindergarten to Year 2
Musical Performance
Junior School Rolling Pebbles
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
Presentation of Awards
Year 3 and Year 4
Musical Performance
Junior School Ensemble
Count on Me - Bruno Mars
Principal’s Address
Dr Andrew Bell
Order of Ceremony
Presentation of Awards
Year 5 and Year 6
Year 6 Graduation Certificates
Presentation of Prestigious Awards
Celebration of 2025 Junior School Captains
Presentation of 2026 Junior School Captains
Leadership Pledge
Mrs Julia Cane, Year 6 Teacher
Closing Address
Mrs Kimberly Whitehead, Head of Junior School
School Prayer
Jack Lyster, Junior School Prefect
Benediction
Mrs Danielle Goucher, Deputy Principal
Visual Reflection
Close
Zarli Dodd, Junior School Prefect
School Song
Rolling Pebbles and The Apprentices, Vocals by Cora LePavoux and Ashleigh Hampton
Recessional
Junior School Ensemble
Shake it Off – Taylor Swift
National Anthem
Australians all let us rejoice
For we are one and free
We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil
Our home is girt by sea
Our land abounds in nature’s gifts
Of beauty rich and rare
In history’s page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross
We’ll toil with hearts and hands
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands
For those who’ve come across the seas
We’ve boundless plains to share
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair
In joyful strains then let us sing
Advance Australia Fair
Kindergarten
Award for Personal Growth
Ruby Atkins
Jackson Butterworth
Everley Dawson
Arwen Fildes
Heidi Hermann
Gracie James
Rohan Kamble
Charlotte McLeod
Mollie Murdoch
Estelle Stamp
Patrick Systermans
Year 1 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
English
Mathematics
Science and Technology
Mila James
Myla Oliver
Isaac Curl
Human Society and Xavier Wickham
It’s Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music
Visual Arts
Physical Education
German
Annabelle Wood
Henry Herrmann
Freddy Ezekiel
Henry Herrmann
Academic Endeavour
Charlie Riddle
Year 2 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
English Henry O’Keeffe
Mathematics Henry O’Keeffe
Science and Technology
Clara Sellar-Peam
Human Society and Lucy Elliot
Its Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music Lily Dawson
Visual Arts
Lily Dawson
Physical Education Lola McTackett
German Henry O’Keeffe
Academic Endeavour
Madeline Macleod
Year 3 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
English Ilaria Berghammer
Mathematics Charlie Triglone
Science and Technology Thea Page
Human Society and Huxley Dodd
Its Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music Charlie Triglone
Visual Arts
Imogen Lloyd
Physical Education Archie Oliver
German Savannah Wood
Academic Endeavour
Henry Elliot
Year 4 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
English Norah Sellar-Peam
Award for Mathematics Xavier Mar
Science and Technology Tasman Bishop
Human Society and Blake Kable
Its Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music Xavier Mar
Visual Arts Holly Witherdin
Physical Education Norah Sellar-Peam
German Xavier Mar
Academic Endeavour
Ove Davis
Year 5 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
Award for English
Award for Mathematics
Science and Technology
Oscar McTackett
Orlando Mounsey
Hugo Launder
Human Society and Lucy Triglone
Its Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music Noah Disch
Visual Arts
Physical Education
German
Cora Le Pavoux
Harrison Kable
Isabelle Miles
Academic Endeavour
Ava Jungmayr
Year 6 Academic Awards
Academic Achievement
English Justin Klempfner
Mathematics Justin Klempfner(shared)
Archie Vowels (shared)
Science and Technology Indigo Bishop
Human Society and Parker Wharton
Its Environment
Specialist Subject Awards
Music Justin Klempfner
Visual Arts
Edie Degnan
Physical Education Justin Klempfner
German Edward Frolich
Academic Endeavour
Declan Hicks
Year 6 Graduation Certificates
Indigo Bishop
Miranda Borthwick-Higgs
Banjo Brauer
Xander Brown
Hunter Cuss
Rose Dasilva
Loki Davis
Edie Degnan
Allison Fawke
Tobias Fildes
Edward Frolich
Ashleigh Hampton
Rose Harris
Declan Hicks
Justin Klempfner
Hayden Lees
Henry Lidster
Arlo Lloyd
William O’Keeffe
Billie Paxton
Addison Rodgers
Archie Vowels
Parker Wharton
Junior School Prestigious Awards
The Community Chest Award
Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Parents & Friends Association Cultural Arts Award
The Barbara Bradshaw Citizenship Award
Junior School Sports Person All-Rounder of the Year
The Principal’s Award for Leadership
The Chairman’s Award 4 Peaks CARE Values
The Stuart Walker Shield for Dux of the Junior School Awarded in 2025
Foundation Day Cordis Spiritus Junior School Award
Justin Klempfner
The Sue West House Shield Award – House Champion Mowamba
Junior School Prefects and Leaders
Junior School Prefects 2025 2026
Jessie Frize Zarli Dodd
Jack Lyster
2025 Junior School Captains
Banjo Brauer
Edie Degnan
Ashley Hampton
Justin Klempfner
2026 Junior School Leadership Team
Junior School Captain Sofia Woolford
Junior School Captain Oscar McTackett
Junior School Captain Cora LePavoux
Junior School Captain Ava Jungmayr
Cascades House Captain Grace Freeburn
Kiandra House Captain Harrison Kable
Mowamba House Captain Edison Moore
Twynam House Captain Orlando Mounsey
Sports Captain Heidi Canham
Service-Learning Captain Lucy Triglone
Isabelle Miles
Library Captain Andrea Dymond
Digital Technologies Captain Noah Disch
School Prayer
Our loving God, who sent your Son to be the light of the world
We thank you for the Snowy Mountains Grammar School
May it be a place of learning, nurture and growth, With love, care and respect for all. Bless all who teach, all who learn, all who govern, and those who administer and provide support.
May the light of your word show us the way; The light of your truth fill our minds, and The light of your life fill our hearts; Let our light so shine before all people that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father who is in heaven;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
School Song
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9
(lyrics by Senior Music class of 1999 and Year 11 Music class of 2009)
In the mountains we have gathered From the hills and from the sea Students who have built a school that Values truth and quality We move toward a future of hope Experience and knowledge are our goals Here we stand and proudly sing of Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Who are we? Students from the mountains high Who are we? Students reaching for the sky Who are we? Snowy Mountains Grammar School In the High Country
Every challenge we are faced with We will strive to overcome Students who have come together Each one wanting to belong Through the years as we move forward New horizons to explore We will stand and proudly sing of Snowy Mountains Grammar School
Criteria
Kindergarten Personal Growth Award
Presented to each student within the grade, demonstrating their personal growth within the strands of the Key Learning Areas of English or Mathematics.
Years 1-6 Award for Endeavour
Presented to the student who demonstrates perseverance and consistently strives towards self-improvement, focused within all Key Learning Areas throughout the year
Years 1-6 Academic Achievement in English
Presented to the student who has shown consistent commitment to their studies and has displayed academic excellence throughout the year, across the cohort, within the Key Learning Area of English.
Years 1-6 Academic Achievement in Mathematics
Presented to the student who has shown consistent commitment to their studies and has displayed academic excellence throughout the year, across the cohort, within the Key Learning Area of Mathematics.
Years 1-6 Academic Achievement in Science & Technology
Presented to the student who has shown consistent commitment to their studies and has displayed academic excellence throughout the year, across the cohort, within the Key Learning Area of Science and Technology.
Years 1-6 Academic Achievement in Human Society and Its Environment
Presented to the student who has shown consistent commitment to their studies and has displayed academic excellence throughout the year, across the cohort, within the Key Learning Area of Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE).
Years 1-6 Specialist Award for German
Presented to the student who has demonstrated consistent motivation, interest and endeavour across the cohort within the subject area of German.
Years 1-6 Specialist Award for Visual Art
Presented to the student who has demonstrated consistent motivation, interest and endeavour across the cohort within the Key Learning Area of Creative Arts – Visual Arts.
Years 1-6 Specialist Award for Physical Education
Presented to the student who has demonstrated consistent motivation, interest and endeavour across the cohort within the Key Learning Area of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.
Years 1-6 Specialist Award for Music
Presented to the student who has demonstrated consistent motivation, interest and endeavour across the cohort within the Key Learning Area of Creative Arts – Music.
The Community Chest Award
The Community Chest Award recognises a student in Stage 2 who puts others before themselves, shows empathy towards others and a willingness to step outside of their comfort zone to help others. They encourage and foster acceptance and are involved in community focused activities within or outside the school.
The Chairman’s Award for 4 Peaks CARE Values
Donated by the Chairman of the School Board, this award honours a student who exemplifies our school’s core CARE values Courage, Authenticity, Respect, and Empathy. Their outstanding and consistent commitment to these principles sets a powerful example for the entire school community.
The Principal’s Award for Leadership
This award recognises a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, consistently showing initiative, integrity, and strength of character. Through their actions and influence, they have inspired others and contributed meaningfully to the life of the school.
The SMGS P&F Cultural Arts Award
Presented to a Stage 3 student who demonstrates consistent enthusiasm, participation and commitment to one or more chosen co-curricular experiences: Instrument Ensembles, Public Speaking, Service Learning or Debating.
The Barbara Bradshaw Citizenship Award
Presented to a Junior School student who is an enthusiastic and willing participant in all school activities, considers the needs of others, shows respect, cares for the school and community environment and is a role model for peers.
The Stuart Walker Shield for Dux of the Junior School
Awarded to the Year 6 student who, in the current academic year, has demonstrated excellence in all Key Learning Areas, with emphasis on English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, based on class performance and progressive school-based assessments.
Foundation Day Cordis Spiritus Junior School Award
Recognises a student who reflects the spirit of Snowy Mountains Grammar School and makes an outstanding contribution to the School through heart, spirit and respect.
Junior School Sports Person All-Rounder of the Year
Presented to a Year 5 or 6 student who has demonstrated high levels of participation and athletic achievement across House, HICES and representative sports, and who clearly demonstrates sportsmanship and commitment.
The Sue West House Shield Award – House Champion
Awarded to the House that accumulates the most points from Academic, Cultural and Sporting activities. The Shield year runs from the start of Term 4 to the end of Term 3, allowing Year 12 students to complete a full year as part of their House.
Acknowledgments
Snowy Mountains Grammar School would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals, businesses and organisations for their financial contribution to the 2025 Speech Day:
• SMGS Parents & Friends Association
• Mr Steve Whan, MP, Member for Monaro
• Mitre 10 Jindabyne
• The Australian Defence Force
• The RSL Snowy River Sub-Branch
• Rotary Club of Cooma
• Snowy Hydro
• Snowy Monaro Regional Council
• NSW Office of Sport
• CWA Jindabyne
• S&S Wholesale
• Thredbo
• Perisher
• Westpac
• Action Learning Initiatives
• The Sell Family
• The Herringer Family
• The West Family
• The Ryrie Family
• Chris and Rachel Brown
