6th Annual Port Lincoln Clontarf Academy Awards

The sixth annual Port Lincoln Clontarf Academy Awards Night was staged at the Port Lincoln Yacht Club last night. The event – which celebrated the success of the 60 Clontarf Foundation members for 2024 – could barely cater for the large crowd of special guests, program partners, proud families, school staff and participating students.

The evening commenced with guests enjoying a tasty meal provided by Clontarf staff and volunteers. Two students – Levi Miller (Year 10) and Scott Kropinyeri (Year 8) – performed admirably throughout the night as the ceremony’s MC’s, with Year 9 student Beau McLean delivering a Welcome to Country.

Following a video message from Clontarf CEO Gerard Neesham and an introductory address from Port Lincoln Academy Director Matthew Stokes, the names of this year’s worthy award recipients were announced. At various stages during the night, the audience was enlightened and entertained by fantastic video compilations featuring the myriad activities that Academy members have participated in throughout 2024.

The special awards (listed below) were presented by a range of invited guests, program partners and Clontarf/PLHS staff; they all recognised the boys’ achievements in the fields of attendance, leadership, well-being, sport, education and employment. Each recipient diligently delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech after receiving their certificate/prize. Congratulations to all award-winners and their families on this wonderful recognition.

Congratulations must also go to 2024 Port Lincoln Academy staff Matthew Stokes, Derick Wanganeen, Casey Amos and Jack Yeoman – on top of their passionate efforts in managing our Clontarf Academy throughout 2024, they organised and delivered another brilliant awards ceremony.

ATTENDANCE AWARDS:

Presented by Mr. Derick Wanganeen & Clontarf Alumni Mr. Nky Carbine

• Aaron Richardson-Scott (Junior Award)
• William Casserly (Senior Award)

EMPLOYMENT AWARD:

Presented by Mr. Casey Amos & Clontarf Alumni Mr. Callum Buller

• Lucas Retallick

SPORTMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD:

Presented by Mr. Derick Wanganeen & Clontarf Alumni Mr. Ashur Miller Pickett

• Tyler Males

YEAR 12 PORTFOLIOS:

Presented by Mr. Matthew Stokes & Ms. Susan Doyle

• Wesley Bilney
• Brodie Carbine
• Trai Burgoyne
• Tristan Edwards
• Jesse Retallick
• Cooper Smith
• Dre Vlassco

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS:

Presented by Mr. Casey Amos & Clontarf Alumni Mr. Nathaniel Hirschausen-Burk

• Ryder Bilney (Junior Award)

• Levi Miller & Jeffrey Coleman (Senior Awards)

TOP TRAINER OF THE YEAR AWARDS:

Presented by Mr. Matthew Stokes & former Academy Director Mr. Jack Yeoman

• Noah Retallick (Junior Award)
• Kobe Dodd (Senior Award)

CLONTARF GOOD BLOKE AWARDS:

Presented by Mr. Derick Wanganeen & Port Lincoln City Manager of Community, Culture and Recreation Ms. Helena Jones

• Beau McLean (Junior Award)

• Tate Shillabeer (Senior Award)

ACADEMIC OF THE YEAR AWARD:

Presented by Mr. Casey Amos & PLHS Deputy Principal Mrs. Lesley Warren

• Jordy Parker

CLONTARF SPIRIT AWARDS:

Presented by Mr. Matthew Stokes & PLHS Principal Mr. Craig Akehurst

• Connor Kropinyeri (Junior Award)
• Dre Vlassco (Senior Award)