A Ryan Catholic College student has been recognised among Queensland’s highest achieving senior students, with Searith Bajwa named a finalist in the 2025 Premier’s QCE Student Awards.
Searith, the daughter of Harman Bajwa, received a Subject Achievement Commendation, placing her among the highest-achieving students in Queensland across multiple General subjects. The award recognises students who exemplify the values of the Queensland Certificate of Education and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic effort both inside and beyond the classroom.
Ryan Catholic College was represented by three students in this year’s honours, with Searith joined by Sari Lawback and Mia Parsons. Grace Thomson and Couper Giuliano from Gilroy Santa Maria College in Ingham were also recognised, reflecting a strong showing from Townsville Catholic Education at the state level.
Executive Director Jacqui Francis praised the students for the example they set, saying, “These students represent the very best of what young Queenslanders can achieve. Their determination, resilience, and passion for learning are truly inspiring, and we are incredibly proud to see them recognised at a state level.”
Award recipient Couper Giuliano described the recognition as a defining moment, saying, “I’m proud to be accepting this award and proud to be recognised for my achievements.”
Searith reflected on the approach that supported her results, saying, “Hard work and having a balance were really important. People say you have to study all the time, but having balance helped motivate me more.”
The Premier’s QCE Student Awards draw finalists from thousands of Year 12 graduates across Queensland each year, with commendations reserved for students whose results place them at the highest level. For Searith and her peers, the recognition marks the close of their senior schooling and acknowledges the consistent standards achieved throughout their studies.
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