From the Director of Teaching & Learning

Celebrating the tremendous achievements of our Class of 2022 at the start of the year was exactly what we needed to motivate and excite students and staff.

With outstanding results across the cohort, I would like to take the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the Class of 2022 Dux, Thomas Curnow, and Proxime Accessit, Samuel Benson, together with Subject Dux recipients and the entire cohort. I would also like to acknowledge our professional and capable team of teachers who mentor and challenge our students throughout the years, in order to achieve personal success.

In addition, I congratulate Georgia Vander Vorm whose VCE Studio Art piece Dilapidated was chosen as part of the Top Shots exhibition, her work now displayed at the Museum of Australian Photography. James Crockett is also to be congratulated, because for the second year in a row, he

God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Many of these elements of community and care are on full display in the articles you read in this edition of LutherLetter. For example, during Arts Week, what struck me was the way that it brought us together and to celebrate as a community, recognise each other’s gifts, and all the service and care that went on behind the scenes to make each event or activity a success.

Anita Foster Chaplain

has a piece at the Melbourne Museum’s Top Designs exhibition. This year, a robotic arm, designed and built for VCE VET Engineering.

As you read through the pages of LutherLetter you will also meet a few members of our college Learning Leadership Team. Our Heads of Health and Physical Development, Christian Studies, Mathematics, Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences and Science, share their passion for teaching and goals for the areas they lead.

Thomas Curnow Dux

The Class of 2022 Dux is Thomas Curnow.

Thomas achieved an ATAR of 99.65 and was Subject Dux for Chemistry and Mathematics Methods, he was also Subject Dux for Physics in 2021 and received the Year 11 Principal’s Award.

Thomas was a valued and enthusiastic member of the Luther College community

Samuel Benson Proxime Accessit

The Class of 2022 Proxime Accessit is Samuel Benson.

Samuel achieved an ATAR of 99.40 and was Subject Dux for Chemistry and English Language, he was also Subject Dux for Legal Studies in 2021, receiving the Douglas CW Maroney Legal Studies Prize.

Thomas Curnow Dr Caroline Gargett Scholarship for Excellence in Science

The Dr Caroline Gargett Scholarship for Excellence in Science is awarded to Thomas Curnow.

This prestigious monetary scholarship has been generously established by the Gargett family on behalf of Dr Caroline Gargett, in recognition of her role as one of Australia’s leading medical research scientists.

Mia Kempster Douglas CW Maroney Prize for Legal Studies

The Douglas CW Maroney Prize for Legal Studies is awarded to Mia Kempster.

Douglas CW Maroney was a highly respected lawyer who served as Chair of the Luther College Council from 2000-2007.

throughout his six years of secondary schooling. His commitment to excellence saw him achieve outstanding results year after year.

Thomas was an active contributor to college life, serving as Middle School ViceCaptain and in 2022 College Vice-Captain where he was a positive role model for all students.

Thomas is now undertaking a Double Degree in Engineering (Honours) and Science at Monash University.

Samuel’s work ethic and commitment throughout his time at Luther allowed him to consistently produce work of the highest calibre. Samuel was a fine role model for other students and involved himself in every aspect of college life over the years.

Samuel is now studying Medicine at Monash University.

The scholarship is designed to assist a student of outstanding academic merit in science to transition to studies in a science degree at Monash University. Dr Gargett has received several national and international awards for her research, speaking at international conferences on her pioneering work. Considered a leader in her field, she has also engaged the community through her work in the media and continues to serve on numerous boards.

Dr Gargett was overseas at the time of the Service, her son Tim Gargett presenting on her behalf.

Prior to this, Mr Maroney was a parent and an active member of the Luther College community through the PTFA and College Council involvement. The Prize is awarded annually to the top student in Year 12 Legal Studies.

Mr Maroney’s daughter Dr Leanne Benson presented the award.

Mia is now studying a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University.