About 40 education students have celebrated completing all their degree assessment requirements, in the company of friends, family, mentor teachers and academics on Bundaberg Campus.

Guest speakers for the event included Head of Campus Professor Phillip Clift, Education Queensland rep John Faragher and local deputy principal Michael Kiss, who spoke on behalf of schools which have hosted students during practical sessions in the classroom.

Departing student Rebecca Bowman (second from left) celebrates with family members

Education Dean Associate Professor Helen Huntly provided a message for the departing Bachelor of Learning Management cohort, who enjoyed a cake-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion.

Kate Vincent and Peter Jordan addressed the audience on behalf of the 2010 graduating class and participants enjoyed a barbecue meal.

Campus staff member Kerry Aprile (third from right) with departing students Rachel Dwyer, Caitlin McGovern, Nita Rosher, Jenna Bauer and Liz Hamilton  
Campus staff member Clare MacDermott presents to the departing students 
The barbecue was popular