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On Wednesday 29th March at our College assembly, Mr Robert Muscat , Principal, announced that the successful candidate for the scholarship is Mary Ghribian of Year 10. Mary was one of a number of outstanding candidates who presented work submissions of a very high standard to a community Panel who heard the presentations as part of a rigorous selection process.

Other exceptional candidates included Vincent Tuala, Yara Fakoua, Elizabeth Kondok and Rasha Abouhalka, all of whom received commendations for the high quality of their submissions, however only one scholarship was available.

Mary created a model reproducing three battlefields, complete with trenches, sandbags, soldiers, nurses’ kit, poppies and contoured terrain. Mary added blindfolds to her miniature soldiers and explained “this is a metaphor for stepping into the unknown”. Mary’s soldiers were also painted different colours; “this is a metaphor for the different emotions they felt”, she said. Mary also identified why it is important to commemorate and recognise past war efforts, making references to other tragedies, such as the Armenian genocide. Mary also included a Folio, illustrating the progression of ideas in her project and details of her research.

 

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Mary has won an all-expenses paid trip to Europe in 2017, courtesy of the NSW Premier and the NSW Department of Veterans Affairs.  In September, Mary will travel to Anzac sites as a representative of the NSW Government.  She will travel to significant Australian battlefields in Belgium and France on a 12 day tour of the Western Front, along with students from other schools.  Mary will also attend commemorative events in the town of Ypres in Belgium, acknowledging 100 years since Australia lost 38,000 men in battle there.

We look forward to hearing about her journey as she shares her experiences with her Delany community.

 Mrs Jennifer Venhuizen,

School Learning Leader - Human Society

 


Written By

Diane Dundas

Diane Dundas
Delany College Granville

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  • 04 Nov 2026

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    Congratulations to our Year 10 students who were recognised and awarded for their commitment and involvement in Special Religious Education (SRE) at St Patrick’s Cathedral. It was wonderful to see our students' dedication acknowledged, showcasing the values, leadership and faith that will help shape them into the future leaders of our school. A special thank you to Miss Ghribian and Mr Trad for accompanying and supporting our students on the day. Well done to all involved! 👏⛪

    04 Nov 2026

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    Our first group from the Year 12 Class of 2027 has completed their first Vinnies Van shift! 💙 These opportunities allow our senior students to put their faith into action, develop compassion and connect with people in our community through service. By offering a meal, a friendly conversation and a listening ear, students learn the importance of recognising the dignity of every person. Thank you to our students for generously giving their time and embracing this opportunity to serve others. ✨

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