The recent Awards Assembly at St Dominics Newcastle was a celebration of our learners’ achievements in the academic, sport and culture pillars of the school. A historical moment was Head Girl, Dia Singh receiving a prestigious white blazer for her 10^th Honours re-award. This was a first for a learner at St Dominics Newcastle.

“St Dominic’s Newcastle has a proud history of excelling at academic, sporting, cultural and leadership activities, enabled by its dedicated staff,” explained Dia. “As I progressed through the different grades at school, I saw learners clad in black blazers and realised that to receive one, a learner must exceed at either of the aforementioned activities. This achievement is known as the Honour’s Blazer. I knew I had to have one. Excelling at playing the piano and my continued academic efforts paved the way for my first honours. Qualifying for my first honours in Grade 9 was surreal!”

Dia Singh with her family

Throughout her school career, Dia has excelled and achieved her colours for culture and academics, which has eventually led to this historic moment. “I tend to set higher standards for myself adopting a “reach for the moon” approach,” she confessed. “There have been a multitude of prodigious individuals at St Dominics with a range of talents and the institution continues this proud tradition. Through years of diligence and hard work I was informed I had shattered a new school record. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined to be the recipient of the school’s first White Blazer; an honour bestowed upon reaching your 10^th honours achievement.”

Dia has conveyed her immense gratitude to the school’s Executive Head, Mr Chad Moses, and the school staff for acknowledging and recognising her achievements. “I leave my fellow and future learners with this message: If you believe in yourself, you can achieve it. Hone your skills and sharpen your mind and you can achieve your goals.”

Dia Singh is proud to have earned her white blazer