Deadly Graduation

To Our Year 12 Koori Students on their Deadly Graduation! 2025

2025 Deadly Graduation – Celebrating Culture, Achievement, and Community

Dapto High School was proud to host the 2025 Deadly Graduation, celebrating the achievements of over 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from schools across the Illawarra region.

The event, organised in partnership with our local AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultative Group), recognised the hard work and success of this year’s graduating students as they completed their schooling journey and prepared to take their next steps into work, training, or higher education.

Guest speaker Mr Fitzsimons inspired graduates and families with his heartfelt message about pride, resilience, and the importance of staying connected to culture and community.

The evening was beautifully catered by our talented Year 12 Hospitality students, who showcased a delicious native-inspired menu featuring salt and pepper crocodile, green ant chocolate brownies, and lemon myrtle beverages. Their professionalism and creativity were outstanding, and their efforts helped make the night one to remember.

Congratulations to all of our Deadly Graduates — we are incredibly proud of your achievements and the strength, pride, and culture you represent.

UOW Early Admission Success – Congratulations Class of 2025! 🎓

A huge congratulations to our Dapto High School Year 12 students who have received early offers through the University of Wollongong Early Admission Program. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning have paid off — we are so proud of you!

• Carera Batty – offered Bachelor of Primary Education
  
  

• Logan Brown – offered Bachelor of Exercise Science
  
  

• Kaytlan Goldspink – offered Bachelor of Nursing
  
  

• Kysan McKenny – offered Bachelor of Nursing
  
  

• Jasmine Winch – offered Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychology (Double Degree)
  
  

• Keona De Costa – offered a place at UOW before leaving school
  
  

• Quinten D.D. – applied to UOW and has interviews scheduled during the upcoming holidays
  
  

• Bella Russell – currently finalising her UOW application
  
  

Congratulations to all our students on these incredible achievements and to those still completing their applications — we can’t wait to see where your journeys take you next!