Our students can take advantage of several scholarship and award opportunities.
Congratulations to our Year 12 Special Award Recipients
2024
- Malakai Brown - Year 12 Sportsperson of the Year
This award recognises outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas. - Amy Sasakul - Fairfield City Garden Club Award
This award recognises excellence in Agriculture.
- Savvas Touma - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship
This award recognises leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship. - Nidhi Sharma - St Johns Park High School Citizenship Award
This award recognises a student who has consistently demonstrated a high level of commitment to school spirit and community. - Savvas Touma - Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship
This award recognises young people who have made selfless contributions to their school and community. - Selina Di Bella - Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
This award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History subject, generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS. - Jonathan Hanna - Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Studies Award
This award recognises students who have made an outstanding effort in History Studies in their HSC year. - Anya Le - Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Studies Award
This award recognises students who have made an outstanding effort in History Studies in their HSC year.
- Pete Vongsikeo - ADF Innovator of the Year
This award recognises a student's dediction and innovation in their STEM studies. - Jonathan Hanna - Reuben F. Scarf Award
This award recognises a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Tyler Truong - TAFE Vocational Education and Training Student Award
This award recognises highly commended students in their application to their TVET course studies. - Brian Lam - TAFE Vocational Education and Training Student Award
This award recognises highly commended students in their application to their TVET course studies. - Shaharazad Binti Hamid - VET Student of the Year
This award recognises a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Pinkdiamond Tu Tang - Ampol Best All-Rounder Award
This award recognises a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship achievements over a period of years. - Andre Gil Lanzilotti - St Johns Park High School Commitment Award
This award recognises a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved excellence. - Outtara Nhem - International Student of the Year
This award recognises an international student who has achieved academic success and embraced our school culture. - Savvas Touma - NSW Public Education Foundation Minister's Award for Excellence in Student Achievement
This award recognises a student's academic excellence, leadership, commitment to school and community. - Outtara Nhem - St Johns Park High School Outstanding Achievement Award
This award recognises a student who has made an excellent effort in the Higher School Certificate year.
2023
- Sarah Shannon - Sportsperson of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas - David Dabbene - Fairfield City Garden Club Award for Excellence in Agriculture
Awarded to students for their excellence in this area of study.
- Malik Halabi - Fairfield City Garden Club Award for Excellence in Agriculture
Awarded to students for their excellence in this area of study. - Amira Lee - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship & SJPHS Citizenship Award & VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship.
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses.
- C-K Crosbie - SJPHS Citizenship Award & Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship & NSW Public Education Foundation Minister's Award for Excellence in Student Achievement
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.
Donated by Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone, this award acknowledges volunteering work by Fairfield Council areas young community leaders and their dedication to service and kindness.
The Public Education NSW Minister’s Excellence for recognition of a student’s academic excellence; leadership, commitment to school and community; and the value of integrity, excellence, respect, responsibility, co-operation, participation, care and fairness - Fadi Bayood - Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Award & Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
Sponsored by Federal member for Fowler, Mr Chris Hayes, this award is presented to a student who has made an outstanding effort in History Studies in the HSC year.
Generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS this award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History. - Ngoc Nguyen - Reuben F Scarf Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Georgia Capper - Ampol Best All-rounder Award
Presented to a student with a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship achievements over a period of years.
- Nikolas Manafas - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Ariel Navarrete - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Chouttema Buonhing - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Likaanorn Path - SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate.
2022
- Grace Bowen - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship & SJPHS Citizenship Award & Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Award & SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship.
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.
Sponsored by Federal member for Fowler, Mr Chris Hayes, this award is presented to a student who has made an outstanding effort in History Studies in the HSC year.
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate. - J-J Crosbie - SJPHS Citizenship Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Zara Winfry - Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship & Ampol Best All-rounder Award
Donated by Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone, this award acknowledges volunteering work by Fairfield Council areas young community leaders and their dedication to service and kindness.
Presented to a student with a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship achievements over a period of years. - Olivia Hanna - Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
Generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS this award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History. - Breanna Clarke - Reuben F Scarf Award & Sportsperson of the Year Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling.
This award recognises the outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas - Amy Mok - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Mya Toukan - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Tiana Siek - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Shannon Ferguson - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Guchheng Khov - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Nhat Van Vy Lieu - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Jack Jaramillo - Public Education Ministers Award for Excellence in Student Achievement - Commendation & SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate.
2021
- Caitlyn Phanith - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship. - Jennie Truong - SJPHS Citizenship Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Myer Trang - Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship
Donated by Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone, this award acknowledges volunteering work by Fairfield Council areas young community leaders and their dedication to service and kindness.
- Paris Marcelle Yousufazi - Reuben F Scarf Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Olevar De Mrwate - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Koleap Lim - Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Award & International Student of the Year
Sponsored by Federal member for Fowler, Mr Chris Hayes, this award is presented to a student who has made an outstanding effort in History Studies in the HSC year.
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Thomas Tran - Ampol Best All-rounder Award
Presented to a student with a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship achievements over a period of years.
- Maree Herman - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Leonardo Kada - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Ly Giai Bao Le - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Long Thanh Ho Nguyen - Sportsperson of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas - Tuyet Mai Laura Nguyen - SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate.
2020
- Truong Linh To - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship. - Aleme Capric - SJPHS Citizenship Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Shaela Geason - Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship
Donated by Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone, this award acknowledges volunteering work by Fairfield Council areas young community leaders and their dedication to service and kindness.
- Josephine Brunetto - Reuben F Scarf Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Komal Mudaliar - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Amy Luu - SBAT Student of the Year & Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Award
Presented to a student who displays a high level of achievement in SBAT course.
Sponsored by Federal member for Fowler, Mr Chris Hayes, this award is presented to a student who has made an outstanding effort in History Studies in the HSC year. - Adam Lee Lam - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles.
- James Pham - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Derik Phan Truong - Year 12 Sporting Achievement Award & Caltex Best All Rounder
Acknowledges excellent effort in the sporting arena in their final year of schooling.
Presented to a student who has displayed levels of excellence in a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship activities over a period of years.
- Eugene Quach - Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
Generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS this award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History. - Socheat Chhorika Hak - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Du Phat Huynh - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Bronson Martin - Indigenous Student of the Year
Recognises an Indigenous student who represents not only their links to the oldest continuous culture in the world but also the good name and ethos of St Johns Park High School. - Ali Aljinahi - Sportsperson of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas - Abigail Sio - Public Education Ministers Award for Excellence in Student Achievement - Commendation
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Daniel Deryong Lin - SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate.
2019
- Jessica Hanh - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship. - Ngoc Kim Cynthia Nguyen-Huynh - SJPHS Citizenship Award & Public Education Ministers Award for Excellence in Student Achievement - Commendation
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an outstading level of commitment to school spiritand community throughout their time at SJPHS.
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Kevin Dang Tran - Fairfield City Council Mayors Community Spirit Award + $300.00 scholarship
Donated by Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone, this award acknowledges volunteering work by Fairfield Council areas young community leaders and their dedication to service and kindness.
- Milos Adamovic - Reuben F Scarf Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Santareeta Zaya - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Vivienne Vy Tuyet Le - SBAT Student of the Year
Presented to a student who displays a high level of achievement in SBAT course. - Gordon Linow - SJPHS Commitment Award & Indigenous Student of the Year
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles.
Recognises an Indigenous student who represents not only their links to the oldest continuous culture in the world but also the good name and ethos of St Johns Park High School. - Matthew Shannon - Year 12 Sporting Achievement Award
Acknowledges excellent effort in the sporting arena in their final year of schooling.
- Mel Lim - Gough Whitlam Excellence in History Award & SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Sponsored by Federal member for Fowler, Mr Chris Hayes, this award is presented to a student who has made an outstanding effort in History Studies in the HSC year.
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate. - Chrestina Butrus - Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
Generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS this award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History. - Raksmey Sovan - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Arsiak Ishaq - Caltex Best All Rounder
Presented to a student who has displayed levels of excellence in a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship activities over a period of years. - Thie Phu Tommy Huynh - Public Education Ministers Award for Excellence in Student Achievement - Commendation
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership.
2018
- Jonathan Bui - Senior SRC Person of the Year & ADF Long Tan Award + $500.00 scholarship & SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Awarded to a student who shows leadership, teamwork, co-operation and a strong ethos of values and mateship.
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate. - Thi Yen Nhi Lena Huynh - SJPHS Citizenship Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Helga Rehbaum - SJPHS Citizenship Award
This award recognises outstanding Year 12 students who have excelled in their secondary years across academic excellence, sporting, cultural, community and leadership. - Chasity Williams - Reuben F Scarf Award
Presented to a student who has shown improved achievement over the last years of their schooling. - Hayley Sprod - VET Student of the Year
Awarded to a student who has shown outstanding effort in VET courses. - Jordan Van Tia - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Isabella Tran - SJPHS Commitment Award
Presented to a student from the Special Education Unit who has made an outstanding effort and achieved well, despite obstacles. - Maria Le - Whitlam Excellence in History Studies Award
Presented to a student who made an outstanding effort in History studies. - Nancy Hong Nhung Diep - Caltex Best All Rounder
Presented to a student who has displayed levels of excellence in a broad range of academic, sporting and citizenship activities over a period of years.
- Alexander Leo - Dr Michelle Hampson Award ‘The Doc Award’ + $500.00 scholarship
Generously donated by a former staff member of SJPHS this award recognises a student who has achieved outstanding results in Ancient History. - Tuan Minh Le - International Student of the Year
Presented to an International student who has achieved academic success and embraced the school culture and community. - Quang Thien Tran - Sportsperson of the Year Award
This award recognises the outstanding excellence across a vast range of sporting arenas - Joanne Trieu - SJPHS Outstanding Achievement Award
Presented to a student who has made an outstanding academic achievement in the Higher School Certificate.
Department Scholarships
NSW School Nanga Mai Awards
The Nanga Mai Awards are an annual event organised by Aboriginal Education and Communities Directorate. The awards recognise and celebrate innovation, excellence and educational achievement in Aboriginal education in NSW public schools, school communities and department directorates.
Premier’s Spelling Bee
The Premier’s Spelling Bee is an annual competition that encourages primary school students in Years 3 to 6 to develop their spelling skills in a fun and educational way. Students are selected at school level to take part in regional finals. Regional winners then compete in the state final.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
This Premier’s Reading Challenge encourages students from Kindergarten to Year 9 to develop a love of reading and plays an important role in developing literacy.
Premier’s Debating Challenge
The Premier’s Debating Challenge is open to students from Year 5 to 12. Teams compete in a round robin series of debates against other schools. The winners go on to compete at regional and state level to determine the eventual state champion.
Public speaking competitions
The Arts Unit offers public speaking competitions for NSW school students. Each competition is a great opportunity for students to develop their speech-writing and presentation skills while representing their schools in a state-wide competition.
Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships
The Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarships are an opportunity to visit significant overseas sites associated with Australia’s participation in war for Years 10 and 11 students in selected schools.
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Australia provides an internationally recognised, self-development program for people aged 14 to 25. The program equips young people with the opportunity to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.
Gifted education
