Kimberley College Graduates aim to make a difference.
Graduating high school is a special time in a young person’s life, but at Kimberley College, Carbrook, it is so much more than a final score on a piece of paper.
“One of our aims is to develop students who are engaged with the world in which they live and who find their individual purpose and passion,” principal Glenn Johnson said.
“We hope each graduate leaves the College with a keen sense of self-worth and integrity.”
Kimberley College graduating senior, Leah Duncan is looking forward to enter university next year with plans to pursue a law degree, aspiring to work as a criminal defence lawyer.
“I want to specialise in legal aid so that I can provide legal assistance to those financially less fortunate,” she said.
Leah has had the opportunity to follow her passion for public speaking by participating in debating and later mooting competitions during her time at Kimberley College including the role of Senior Counsel which sparked her love for both legislative study and law practice and her future career ambitions.
Not content with only focusing on academic pursuits during year 12, Leah’s artistic talents have seen her participate in visual art extracurricular competitions and exhibitions with her artwork winning the prestigious Packers Prize Award at the Logan City Artwaves Exhibition and being recognised with a “highly commended” in the Brisbane Portrait Competition this year.
“Art is my happy place and helps me relax and destress,” Leah said.
Leah had the distinction of being chosen to deliver the valedictorian address at the Kimberley College graduation evening last week at the Sleeman Sports Complex on behalf of the year 12 graduating class.
Kimberley College 2022 School Dux, Lily Mayer, has opted to apply for a 12-month traineeship with Logan City Council.
Lily is keen to gain firsthand experience within local government, before commencing university
studies in 2024 with a strong interest in both government and international relations.
Lily hopes the traineeship will provide her with valuable real-world insights and help refine her chosen area of study.
With dreams of the United Nations, the goal is to one day to work in policy and legislative change in government.
When she is not in the classroom, Lily volunteers on the weekends at the RSPCA Op Shop.
Lily said she really enjoys being able to give back to the community as well as it is a break from study during her free time.
“It is just nice to be in a different environment,” she said.
The other real positive has been that it has helped Lily become more confident and develop her customer service skills.
Situated in a semi-rural bush setting at Carbrook, Kimberley College provides students with a calm and stress-free campus environment in which to learn and grow.
Catering for prep to year 12, the co-educational, non-denominational school takes a fresh approach to education including both academic and vocational pathways for senior students.
