The next generation of bright Hedland minds recognised at the South Hedland High School award ceremony

South Hedland Senior High School hosted its student award ceremony on Wednesday, August 2, which recognised the brightest teenage minds coming out of the town. The awards were handed out to students in Years 7 to 12 who have distinguished themselves academically and through sporting pursuits. Caretaker principal Trevor Henderson adjudicated the award ceremony and said that the award winners had demonstrated their commitment to leadership, academic excellence, courage and community service. He said that while the awards demonstrated the determination of the student body, it was important that all students attended all their classes as some students were often caught skipping lessons. “I don’t know any successful person who hadn’t attended their high school classes every day,” Mr Henderson said. “It is important that you are in class all day every day.” The award ceremony also recognised students who had distinguished themselves in the Rise Up program. The Rise Up initiative is a joint collaboration between BHP and South Hedland Senior High School which provides students targeted support to increase their attendance, academic performance, community engagement, leadership and individual improvement goals that they have identified. Students earn “Rise Up” points based on their results, demonstration of school values, community service outside of the school and commitment to the program.