BISHOPS STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARD
TAMEKA THORNE 2022 CITATION
Tameka has been a keen participant in all aspects of College life- academic, spiritual, sporting & cultural.
She has represented the College in MISA and Diocesan Soccer and attended College athletic carnivals, swimming carnivals and the Jack Crawford games.
Academically, Tameka has always been a conscientious worker, setting high standards of personal achievement and striving diligently to reach her goals all the while staying grounded in her humanity, humility and simplicity-living out the Marist values. Over the years, Tameka has received 84 Academic awards, the Assistant Principal’s award, Silver and Bronze awards including the ‘Cultural & Creative Arts’ award in Year 7 and she will receive the Brother Clarence Academic Excellence award for 2022, demonstrating her commitment to academic achievement.
Tameka’s witness to her faith is reflected in her regular participation in masses and liturgies as a lead dance performer throughout her high school years. She has been an active participant at retreats and camps and volunteering at the local nursing home, testament to her commitment to her faith and service to the community.
Tameka has been a mentor and inspiration to the younger Aboriginal students, explicitly demonstrating what respect looks like to the younger students. She has been a part of the welcoming team for Elders on their visits to the College and participated in NAIDOC assemblies. Tameka performed in the Australian Catholic Youth festival in 2017 and has been a keen participant in the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience. Tameka has done the ‘Welcome to Country’ at most Catholic Schools’ week masses. Her commitment to community service has been evidenced in the many functions that she has either attended or participated in, including bracelet-weaving. Tameka was recognised for her outstanding contribution to culture and work for the community with the Dr. Mike Freelander ‘Outstanding Service to Community’ award in 2021.
Tameka has actively sought to promote social justice initiatives within the College and has supported younger students in their participation in these initiatives.
Whether through helping at College events, functions and liturgies, acting in positions of responsibility, in charitable works, in working for social justice or enhancing the school environment, Tameka has made a positive contribution.
Tameka has always shown an understanding of the College motto: “To relish what is Right” and is aware that it has implications for living, which will have an impact and influence on the world and the lives of others.
Tameka Thorne is a very worthy recipient of the Bishop’s Student Excellence Award.
