Enlivened by the Spirit

AQUINAS CATHOLIC COLLEGE

MENAI

2015 HSC

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS

2015 COLLEGE DUX

FAITH ERYN LARA

2015

Enlivened by the Spirit

15 STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 90 OR ABOVE

BENJAMIN SYZMURA

92.90

2 unit Ancient History 2 unit English (Advanced) 1 unit English Extension 1 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics 2 unit Studies of Religion II

University of Sydney Bachelor or Education /

Bachelor of Arts.

“Study an hour a week now, rather than 12 hours the night before.”

JAMES CARROLL

95.25

2 unit Chemistry 2 unit Economics 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit English Extension 1 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit Modern History 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Wollongong Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Law

(Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship)

“Work hard in class, study consistently at

home and turn to your parents and teachers for support.”

JOSHUA BRADSTOCK

94.20

2 unit Chemistry 2 unit Economics 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit PDHPE 1 unit Studies of Religion I

UTS CoOp Scholarship /

Bachelor of Accounting

“There is no substitute for hard work. Make a short term sacrifice for long

term gain.”

FAITH ERYN LARA

97.65

2 unit Chemistry 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit Physics 1 unit Studies of Religion I 2 unit Visual Arts

University of Sydney Bachelor of Science Advanced

“Success is not defined by a single achievement but rather a compilation of everything you have done well, or failed

and tried again.”

ISABELLA KRSTANOVSKI

95.70

2 unit Biology 2 unit Chemistry 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics 2 unit Studies of Religion II

University of Western Sydney Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Business

Global Leaders Program (The Academy)

“Succeeding in the HSC is all about hard

work, consistency, perseverance and understanding WHY you want to achieve your goals. It is also important to support

each other throughout the journey.”

TIAH DEZILVA

93.00

2 unit Business Studies 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Food Technology 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 1 unit Studies of Religion I

UNSW Bachelor of Commerce

“Ensure study notes follow the syllabus

and use a range of sources to cover each heading concisely.”

HANNAH NESBITT

94.50

2 unit Business Studies 2 unit CAFS 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics General 2 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Wollongong Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Commerce (Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence

Scholarship)

“Every accomplishment starts with the

decision to try.”

SOPHIE MAXWELL

94.65

2 unit Business Studies 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics General 2 2 unit PDHPE 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Sydney Bachelor of Health Science

“Use your disappointments as motivation to work harder and

improve.”

Enlivened by the Spirit

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HIGH ACHIEVERS OF 2015

TASMIN DAILLY

91.90

2 unit Ancient History 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit PDHPE 1 unit Studies of Religion I

UTS Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

“Keep on top of your work and don’t

fall behind.”

MONIQUE KLEIN

90.45

2 unit Chemistry 2 unit CAFS 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Legal Studies 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Law

“Hard work and a lot of effort are

going to get you where you want to go.”

BIANCA CLINGAN

91.90

2 unit Biology 2 unit Chemistry 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Food Technology 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Studies of Religion I

UNSW Bachelor of Advanced Science /

Social Research and Policy (Honours)

“Success comes by choice not by

chance.”

SARAH KNOKE

90.50

2 unit Biology 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Food Technology 2 unit Mathematics 2 unit Music 1 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Wollongong Primary Education

Dean’s Scholar

“You get out of it what you put in so try your hardest.”

ADRIANA KRAUSE

91.90

2 unit CAFS 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Geography 2 unit Mathematics General 2 2 unit Hospitality 1 unit Studies of Religion I

University of Wollongong Bachelor of International Studies

Dean’s Scholar

“Prepare your essays, get enough sleep, and let God do the rest.”

NATHAN ROUMANOS

91.90

2 unit Biology 2 unit Economics 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Mathematics 1 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit PDHPE 1 unit Studies of Religion I

UTS Bachelor of Business

“Ambition is the first step to success;

the second is action.”

MICHAEL BOSSE

92.10

2 unit Chemistry 2 unit English (Advanced) 2 unit Mathematics 2 unit Mathematics Extension 1 2 unit Mathematics Extension 2 2 unit Physics 2 unit Studies of Religion II 2 unit Visual Arts

UNSW Bachelor of Engineering

“One team, one dream!”

FIRST PLACE IN A HSC COURSE

Enlivened by the Spirit

336 Band 5s

(scores between 80-89)

Over 75% Band 5 and 6 results

Design and Technology

Studies of Religion II

Over 50% Band 5 and 6 results

Drama

Economics

English Advanced

Hospitality (Kitchen Operations and Cookery)

Mathematics

Mathematics General 2

Music 1

Software Design and Development

Studies of Religion I

Visual Arts

Scholarship Offers Joshua Bradstock, James Carroll, Hannah Nesbitt

62 Band 6s (Scores over 90)

“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.”

Plutarch

79% of HSC Courses

above state average

SUBJECTS

> 5% ABOVE STATE AVERAGE

Ancient History 6%

Community and Family Studies 6%

Construction 5%

Design and Technology 7%

Drama 10%

English Standard 7%

Food Technology 6%

Mathematics General 2 8%

Studies of Religion II 9%

Visual Arts 5%