In recent months over 180 Shenton students, from Years 8-11, have participated in the National History Challenge – a research based national competition that allows students the opportunity to be young historians. Last weekend the winners were announced and Shenton students shone in many areas – with the one student, Zephyr Thomas from Year 8, being announced as the winner of the Platinum award, for being the best young Historian nationally. Zephyr will fly to Canberra to accept his national award later this term.

Full winners included:

• Zephyr Thomas (Year 8): Young Historian Gold (State Winner) AND Young Historian Platinum (National Winner) in the Year 9 Category. Zephyr’s research essay critiqued the way religion influenced medical practices and social responses to the Black Death, and argues that religion also concurrently contributed to the crisis of faith, which ultimately challenged religious authority, and transformed societal structures in medieval Europe.
• Chloe O’Donoghue (Year 10): Young Historian Gold (State Winner) in the Year 10 category for her research essay which argued that the failure of the Great Emu War (1932-34), the mass culling of emus in response to the emu populations ravaging WWI veteran’s crops, ultimately benefitted West Australian tourism.
• Nicholas Li, Raghav Gujarati, & Thomas Storey (Year 9): Young Historian Silver (State Finalists) in the Australian First Nations Category for their research and original composition focussing on cultural genocide in Australia.
• Zerlina Xu (Year 9): Young Historian Silver (State Finalists) in the Australian First Nations Category for her research and essay on The Stolen Generations
• Lily Nguyen (Year 11): Young Historian Silver (State Finalist) in the Year 11 category for her short story written from the perspective of ‘Anzac Cottage in Mount Hawthorn’

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Anish Badgeri wins John Monash Scholarship

Eighteen Australians have been named as the 2025 recipients of the prestigious John Monash Scholarships. One of the winners is Anish Badgeri, a HASS teacher and leader from Shenton College.

The scholarships, awarded annually in honour of General Sir John Monash, recognise academic excellence, leadership potential, and dedication to public service.

Anish was chosen from a record number of applicants and includes individuals who will study at prestigious institutions around the world. He will seek to enhance education mentorship through his studies at University College London.

Anish is the first Geoff Gallop Scholar, a new award supported by the West Australian government, joining existing perpetual scholarships provided by New South Wales, Queensland and Victorian governments.

Paul Ramadge, CEO of the Foundation, said “This announcement brings the number of Australians who have been awarded a John Monash Scholarship to 282, all of whom will benefit from being part of the John Monash Leadership Academy, our initiative to support scholars throughout their careers.”

The scholarships are funded by entities such as the Australian Universities Consortium, BHP, the Commonwealth Bank, Rio Tinto, and various government bodies and fosters opportunities for scholars to engage in impactful research and public service-oriented careers.

Hollie Poole wins at the Alliance Française Examination

Hollie Poole, a Year 12 student, was placed 2nd in Category A of the 2024 Alliance Française (AF) Examination. The awards were announced at a reception for the laureates, in attendance was Mr Frederic Flipo, the Honorary Consul of France in Perth, Dr Katrina Stratton, MLA, Member for Nedlands and Mr Steve Watson, Deputy Director General Schools. Congratulations to Hollie for her achievement in this prestigious award.

The 2024 Presentation Ceremony is a special evening to celebrate the graduating class. Each student will cross the stage to receive their school certificates and be acknowledged by the community that has supported them along the way. Top performing student awards and the prestigious Dux awards will also be presented. The 2024 Yearbook will be available for collection at the conclusion of the evening.

2024 Presentation Ceremony (Rehearsal) 
To allow smooth and efficient functioning of the evening’s event, students are required to attend a short rehearsal on the morning of Thursday, 28^th November. This will familiarise the students with the venue, seating and what is required of them on the night.

LOCATION: Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
TIME: 10:30 – 11:30am approx.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to email Gerry Hill.