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BOOK 35

BATCHELOR COLLEGE

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BATCHELOR CAMPUS

Wednesday 23 April 1997

he Batchelor College logo arose out of a college-wide competition held in 1986. The winning design was the work of Isobel

Windy, a teacher education student, from Central Australia.

It combines elements from both Centralian and Top End motifs symbolising the coming together of Aboriginal people. The original

drawing, stylised to form the logo, represents four people sitting around a camp fire telling stories to each other and, in doing so, sharing knowledge.

The logo uses the Aboriginal colours, embracing their symbolic meanings.

• Black represents the Aboriginal people—past, present and future.

• Yellow represents the sun, the giver of life.

• Red represents the earth, red ochre, and spiritual relationship with the land.

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good choice of food and drinks for all the family...

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REFRESHMENTS

Cold water and cordials will be available in both the official opening graduation areas.

Substantial refreshments will be served from the dining hall at the end of the graduation ceremony.

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BATCHELOR CAMPUS

Wednesday 23 April 1996

A number of students whose names appear in this program will receive their awards at a graduation ceremony in Alice Springs in September,

in community ceremonies or in absentia

BATCHELOR COLLEGE

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atchelor College specialises in the provision of professional and para-professional education and training programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mainly from remote and traditionally oriented

communities of the Northern Territory, other parts of northern Australia and elsewhere.

Topsy Phillips Rebecca Pupangamirr Lisa Rex Alison Ross Cheryl Rubuntja Michael Thompson Marjorie Wheeler Linda Yarrowin

Belyuen Nguiu

Tennant Creek Barrow Creek

Wallace Rockhole Katherine

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The college began as a small annex of Kormilda College—then a high school for Aboriginal children on the outskirts of Darwin—in the mid-1960s, providing short programs for Aboriginal teacher aides and assistants in community schools. In 1974, the college moved to Batchelor, about 100 kilometres south of Darwin, and has occupied its present site in the township since 1982.

During 1990, reflecting the educational needs of Aboriginal people from Central Australia, a second campus of the college was established in Alice Springs. Later in the same year, annexes were opened in Darwin, Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Tennant Creek.

Over the last decade, the college's programs have been expanded and diversified in response to the importance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have placed on gaining accredited awards in the areas of professional and para-professional occupations.

From a 1985 enrolment of about 100 students undertaking one teacher training program, the college has grown to cater for about 1 9 00 students— from about 250 locations—studying about 30 higher education and vocational education and training courses. The majority of students are mature-aged-between 30 and 45 years—while more than 60 per cent of them are women.

Two principles underpin all aspects of the college's life. First, a 'both ways' approach to cultural interaction and cross-cultural learning is followed, bringing together indigenous Australian traditions of knowledge and western academic ideals. Second, the college affirms—through its work and its courses—the aspiration to self- determination held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Close links between the college and the communities it serves have led to the development of a 'mixed mode' form of conducting most courses, combining community-based study and research, field study and supervised work experience with short intensive residential workshops at Batchelor or in other regional locations.

Through its significant role of developing innovative approaches to tertiary education for indigenous Australian people from remote communities, Batchelor College continues to attract national and international recognition.

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

Kathleen Clayton*

Pularumpi Justine Rogers Ngukurr

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

Stephanie Bulsey Batchelor Susan George Robinson River Mavis Jumbiri

Manyallaluk Deidre Knapp

Batchelor Barbara Lake Jilkminggan Faye Munggurra Numbulwar Alice Nelson Yuendumu

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Teaching (Aboriginal Schools)

Sharon Anderson Lajamanu Jennie Barabara*

Umbakumba John Barber Katherine Angela Berd

Kalkaringi Stephanie Dhurrkay Milingimbi Julie Naramul

Milingimbi Leonie Murrungu*

Numbulwar Eileen Ngalmi*

Numbulwar Hilda Ngalmi*

Numbulwar Carolyn Windy Areyonga James Woods Binjari

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Diploma of Adult Education and Training

Charlie Djordila Maningrida

* 1995 attainment

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Arts (Language Studies)

Jillian Dewar Batchelor Theresa Polkinghorne Halls Creek

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Social Science (Community Work)

ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS

Arrival of Official Party at Health/Sciences Complex Accompanied by Traditional Dancing

Opening of Proceedings Mr Gatjil Djerrkura OAM, Chairman of Batchelor College Council

Director's Welcome Mr John Ingram

Official Opening of New Buildings Minister for Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs,

Senator the Hon. Amanda Vanstone

Jason Law Redcliffe

Thomas Malpraburr Maningrida

Sheila Miller Dillinga

Nicole Saunders Mareeba

Arlene Watson Yirrkala

Tennant Creek Batchelor

Palmerston South Hedland

Adelaide

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Social Science (Community Work)

Samuel Albury Evelyn Clark Frank Laughton Kathleen Papertalk Roger Rigney

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDIES

Students presented by the Head of School Mr Ron Watt

Recognition of the Former Chairman of the College Council The late Commodore E E Johnston OA AM(Mil) OBE

Mr John Ingram, Director The Hon. Fred Finch MLA, Minister for Education and Training

Chairman's Response

Departure of Official Party and Academic Procession to Graduation Area Accompanied by Traditional Dancing

Opening of Graduation Ceremony Mr John Ingram

Conferral of Awards by the Chairman

Presentation of Awards for Achievement Rotary International Award for Academic Excellence

ATSIC Yilli Rreung Award for Achievement in Community Studies Coopers and Lybrand Award for Achievement in Community Management

Northern Territory Department of Education Award Northern Territory Employment and Training Authority Award

Traditional Dancing

Guest Speaker Ms Pat Anderson, Director Danila Dilba Aboriginal Medical Service

Presentation of Statements of Attainment by the Deputy Chairperson

Response by Graduates Mr Samut Garling, Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration Ms Noressa Bulsey, Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration

Close of Ceremony and Departure of Academic Procession Accompanied by Traditional Dancing

Pre-Tertiary Studies

Theresa Anderson Elliott

James Sidney Francis Angel

Batchelor Melva Brinjin Barunga

Florence Coombes Pularumpi

Ronald Cooper Nauiyu Nambiyu Ruth Dhurrkay Galiwin'ku

Helen Guyulun Mapuru

Patsy Jorrock

Belyuen Mona Kantawarra Ntaria

Brenda Kelly Mangalawurru

Aileen Long Willowra

Valerian Munkara Nguiu

Narlie Wittiwa Nakamarra Papunya

Yvonne Neade Elliott

Andre Pauatjimi

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THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

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raditionally, universities and other tertiary education institutions hold graduation ceremonies to formally confer awards on students who have successfully completed a course of study.

Graduation ceremonies originated in the universities of mediaeval Europe where they were held to celebrate students' achievements of academic qualifications and to recognise their acceptance into an international community dedicated to academic excellence.

At Batchelor College, graduation ceremonies combine European traditions with the cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, graphically demonstrating the college's 'both ways' philosophy of education.

Among the most obvious elements derived from the European tradition is the distinctive academic dress worn by graduating students and others entitled to do so because of their position within the college or because of their existing academic qualifications.

The gowns, hoods and stoles worn by many of those at the ceremony have their origins in patterns that have changed little since the middle ages. Traditionally, the design, colour and decoration of each has come to indicate the status of its wearer by indicating his or her field of study and academic level achieved.

Integral to the ceremony are elements reflecting the cultural background of the Aboriginal and Tones Strait Islander people who make up the student body and a significant proportion of the college's staff.

In particular, graduating students are encouraged to combine traditional decorations and regalia of their culture with their academic dress, emphasising the 'both ways' significance of the occasion.

The ceremony is held out of doors where the predominantly Aboriginal members of the College Council sit in a bough shelter, along with the college's Director, guest speakers and other special guests.

In front of the shelter is a dancing area. Dance forms a major part of the overall ceremony, including its opening and closing moments when the academic procession arrives and departs. In addition, individual students are frequently 'danced' to receive their awards by family and community groups.

Even when students are not accompanied by dancers, they are often escorted by members of their families and communities, reflecting recognition of the shared and collective importance of the student's achievements.

With its 'both ways' blend of traditions and cultures, a Batchelor College graduation ceremony is a unique experience for everyone involved.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY STUDIES

Students presented by the Head of School Ms Veronica Arbon

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Broadcasting and Journalism)

Amanda Brown Townsville Ella Geia Cairns Marcia Gerrard

Derby John Macumba Adelaide

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Broadcasting and Journalism)

Kelly Anne Baylis Darwin Adele Cox Broome Ella Geia Cairns Kelrick Martin Broome Elizabeth Morgan Cairns Jenni Pedersen Alice Springs Frankie Shoveller Halls Creek Gilbert Uta Bamaga

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Applied Science

(Natural and Cultural Resource Management)

James Burnett

Batchelor Dane Carter Whyalla Amanda Kaissis Hump ty Doo Brian Willis Darwin Lee-Ann Wilson Palmerston Mick Yinarri*

Yirrkala

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Applied Science

(Natural and Cultural Resource Management)

Grant Gambley Yirrkala Clarry Rogers Ngukurr

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Arts (Language Studies)

June Davis Kununurra Shirley Gaid an Dau an Island

* 1995 attainment

PRESENTATION OF STATEMENTS OF ATTAINMENT CONFERRAL OF AWARDS

A statement of attainment is presented in recognition of the completion of an intermediate stage within an accredited course, usually representing one year of

full-time study or its equivalent.

The following awards are conferred by the Council of Batchelor College on students who have completed an accredited course of studies.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES SCHOOL OF HEALTH STUDIES Graduands presented by the Head of School

Students presented by the Head of School

Ms Alison Worrell Ms Alison Worrell Certificate III in Health Studies (Aboriginal Community Health)

Statement of Attainment: Stage 1 Associate Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care)

Patricia Dawson Lana Miller Raymond Rose Peter Winsley

Helen Ambrose Russell Bandy Eileen Bloomfield Annunciata Dartinga Beverley Derschow Bessie Napanangka Dixon Adeline Drogemuller Darryn Fernando Vanessa Gorey Mark Hansen Dolores Henry Delma Holt Maryanne Malbunka Anthony McMasters Lynette Miller Telcy Mooka Casimira Munkara Lisa Muthamuluwuy Elizabeth Presley Pamela Ross Julieanne Sullivan Marion Swift Michaelis Tipiloura Mary Tipungwuti

Katherine Woodykupildiya

Lajamanu Barunga

Alice Springs Alice Springs Alice Springs

Wadeye Darwin

Lajamanu Darwin Nguiu

Santa Teresa Bulman

Milikapiti Palmerston

Ntaria Alice Springs

Jabiru Dauan Island

Nguiu Galiwin'ku Palmerston

Willowra Darwin River

Ntaria Nguiu

Tiwi

Selina Ashley Carmen Bell Jeannie Campbell Barbara Charles Lenny Davis Lynette Desantis Charlotte De Satge Lynette Dewis Ada Dixon Maryanne Dixon Warren Fisher Loretta George Kim Grainer Raymond Hector Sophia Hogan Dennis Holtze May Holtze Verona Huddleston Cassandra Ingra Gary Janke Suzanne Mason Anne Marie McHugh Emily Mooka George Morseu John Narrier Dean A Niehsner Alice Nona Ronnie Ogilvie Rosalie Petrick Violet Purvis Marie Ramjohn

Bulman Darwin Ti Tree

Yuelumu Yuendumu

Milikapiti Katherine

Babinda Nyirrpi

Lajamanu Tennant Creek

Beswick Batchelor

Pigeon Hole Wallace Rockhole

Katherine Katherine

Pine Creek Cairns

Nhulunbuy Darwin

Alice Springs Silkwood

Badu Island Katherine

Darwin Badu Island

Katherine Atitjere Alcoota

Alice Springs

Statement of Attainment: Stage 2 Associate Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care)

Walungurru Townsville

Amoonguna Yirrkala

Santa Teresa Santa Teresa

Peppimenarti Katherine Katherine

Galiwin'ku Nhulunbuy

Numbulwar Warruwi

Numbulwar

Milingimbi Batchelor

Darwin Milikapiti

Yirrkala Yirrkala

Certificate III in Health Studies (Aboriginal Environmental Health)

David Sampson Tjungala Valmai Smallwood Bernadette Stuart Shirlene Watson Louise Webb Francesca Williams Anastasia Wilson Raelene Wing Shane Wing Guypul Wunungarra Boyan Yunupingu

Billy Gumana Andrew McLeod Nanette Murrungun

Certificate III in Health Studies (Aboriginal Social and Behavioural Health)

Judy Dhurrkay Marjorie Gilmour Gwenda Lawton-Gless Raelene Mungatopi Judith Wunungmurra Wendy Wunungmurra

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

The Rotary International Award for Academic Excellence, a perpetual award donated by the Darwin Chapter of Rotary, is given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.

ATSIC YILLI RREUNG AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY STUDIES

Presented by the Yilli Rreung Council of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, this award is given in recognition for consistent and substantial academic achievement by a graduand of the final year of an Associate Diploma or Diploma course offered by the School of Community Studies.

COOPERS AND LYBRAND AWARD FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

The Coopers and Lybrand Award is given to a graduand of the final year of the Associate Diploma in Business (Community Management) for substantial academic achievement.

NORTHERN TERRITORY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARD

Being presented for the first time this year, the Department of Education Award is intended for the most outstanding final year student from the School of Education Studies.

NORTHERN TERRITORY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AUTHORITY AWARD

Also being presented for the first time, this award is presented to the most outstanding student in a Technical and Further Education or Vocational Education and Ttraining program.

Sharon Marika Yirrkala Betty O'Laughlin Katherine Henry Sambono Palmerston

Associate Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care)

Stephanie Berida Wadeye Raelene Mungatopi

Milikapiti Lisa Muthamuluwuy Galiwin'ku Eunice Orsto*

Pularumpi Anne Marie Puruntatameri

Pularumpi

Wendy Wunungmurra Yirrkala Adeline Drogemuller Darwin

Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Primary Health Care)

The recipients of the above awards for 1996 will be announced during the graduation ceremony.

* 1995 attainment

Gunbalanya Numbulwar Gunbalanya

Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration

Esther Djayhgurrnga Bundhurr Nunggumajbarr Joseph Singh

Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration

SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY STUDIES

Graduands presented by the Head of School Ms Veronica Arbon

Certificate II in Art and Craft

Noressa Bulsey Thursday Island

Judith Mawson Borroloola

Samut Carling Batchelor

Certificate II in Administrative Skills

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION

Graduands presented by the Head of Division Mr Bill McGrath

Certificate I in Community Skills (Community Maintenance)

Joe Dhamanydji

Milingimbi Austin Friday Barunga

Christopher Friday Barunga

Elliot Guwayin Milingimbi

Godfrey Intalui

Nguiu Jan Johnson Nguiu

Johnny Ladd

Barunga Steven Lalara Angurugu

James Muyarriyarri

Milingimbi William Michael Poantumilui

Ngui

Bobby Smith

Beswick Matthew Waina Kalumburu

Certificate II in Community Skills (Women and Development)

Norelle Amagula Numbulwar Melinda Chadum Beswick

Joanne Clark

Batchelor Finicole Coleman Barunga

Kalina Palipaminni

Nguiu Marissa Smith

Tasmania Rosemary Thornton Derby

Louise Anno Adelaide River Seppi Bassini

Coen Suraya Haji Ali

Wyndham Faye Manado Derby Melisa Thaiday Townsville Jeff Williams Ngukurr

Certificate II in BRACS (Broadcasting and Operations)

Edward Brooks Douglas Gaykamungu James Hanna Lachlan Harrison Ivy Hopkins N Roberts Richard Ward Frank Wunungmurra

Certificate III in Alcohol and Other Drug studies

Weland Brim Kuranda Alfred Fewings Townsville Clarence Fourmile Rasmussen Sarah Gallagher Areyonga Miswhy Harris Innisfail Joseph Henaway Townsville Senimelia Kingsburra Townsville Mellanie Jan

Broome Raymond Roberts

Townsville Rhoda Sandy Urapunga Adrian Saylor Townsville Alfred Smallwood

Townsville Pamela Weston

Beswick

Milikapiti Ramingining

Batchelor Ngukurr

Wingellina Wingellina

Pipalyatjara Gapuwiyak

Graduands presented by the Head of School Mr Ron Watt

Certificate IV in Workplace Training

Associate Diploma of Teaching (Aboriginal Schools)

Alison Anderson Sandrah Darcy William Johnson John Nodea Shane Rivers Betty Sullivan John Sullivan Roxanne Yarmirr

Mt Isa Maningrida

Cairns

Jacqueline Craigie Charlie Djordila Elizabeth Morgan

Papunya Fitzroy Crossing

Lajamanu Bayulu Bulgul

Adelaide River Nauiyu Nambiyu

Wyndham

Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Broadcasting and Journalism)

Jacqueline Craigie Mount Isa Robert Lee Broome Nevanka McKeon Broome Elizabeth Morgan Cairns Jenni Pederson Alice Springs Frankie Shoveller Halls Creek

Associate Diploma of Social Science (Community Work)

Associate Diploma of Arts (Language Studi

Diploma of Arts (Language Studies)

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Batchelor

Thursday Island

Ivan Fernando

Jillian Dewar

Marina Babia

Certificate IV in Business (Community Management) SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDIES

Humpty Doo Humpty Doo

Associate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood)

Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Natural and Cultural Resource Management)

Wayne Barbour All Garling

Linda Allen Anderson Anita Camfoo Katherine Coulthard Veronica Dobson Dulcie Kelantumama Maisie Kitson Dominica Lantjin Dominic Mason Lily Pascoe Rosalie Riley

Diploma of Teaching

Stephanie Blitner Veronica Dobson Fiona Gibson Rosaria Kungul Barbara Martin Christopher Nelson Nancy Oldfield Ruth Oliver Rosalie Riley Marie Louise Sams Magdalene Tipungwuti Yalmay Yunupingu

Rosina Farrell Carmel Godfrey Doris Johnson

Diploma of Adult Education and Training

Jessie Simpson Donna Sullivan Neenya Tessling

Papunya Barunga

Alice Springs Alice Springs

Nguiu Alice Springs

Wadeye Maningrida Maningrida

Alice Springs

Alyangula Alice Springs

Nyirrpi Wadeye

Yuendumu Darwin

Yuendumu Santa Teresa

Alice Springs Peppimenarti

Nguiu Nhulunbuy

Batchelor Darwin

Pine Creek

Maningrida Batchelor

Broome

Diploma of Business (Community Management)

Claire Hayes Santa Teresa

Deborah Jones Myatt