McKinnon Secondary College
The Year 12 Valedictory Dinner was held at the Crown Casino Palladium on Wednesday, 16 October.
The Valedictory was an incredible event, and it was a pleasure to celebrate with the parents and carers of our Year 12 students on this auspicious night. As we know, the connection between families and the school provides our students with the best possible combination of support, care, and inspiration.
Congratulations to everyone who helped organise this celebration and to all staff who have supported our Class of 2024.
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Deputy School Captain Adem Savran shared his reflections on the celebrations.
It's that time of year again…Term 4 has come upon us and for the Year 12s, this marks the last of our time at McKinnon Secondary College.
On Wednesday, 16 October we had our Shirt Signing Day where we have left our final marks and said our goodbyes to our peers at school, before having our final cohort event, being the Valedictory Dinner. From previous year levels, this is said to be the “night of nights”, the Brownlow of McKinnon Secondary College.
Held at Crown Palladium, we had a dinner with our parents, teachers and friends in attendance, with lots of laughs, smiles, fun, and even some tears.
Whilst all of this sounds very fun and even a bit emotional, it is quickly acknowledged, as we are all striving to put 100% effort into our upcoming exams, which for many, are less than three weeks away. These exams are difficult, and we all acknowledge that, which is exactly why we have all been working extremely hard. The long hours afterschool, recess, lunch, free periods to study to be able to walk into the hall, knowing we have all given 100% effort. From the bottom of my heart and the entire cohort, we thank our beloved teachers for their efforts, without them we would be failing.
We also want to thank the principal team and our student managers for their support and for their efforts in organising these events and making them engaging. From the Year 12 Formal, to Trivia Night and even the annual Phillip Island Camp, we are so grateful for your support and time in planning and executing these days.
Signing off for the final time, the Class of 24’
Adem Savran
Year 12 (Deputy School Captain)