Academic Results 2018

Academic Results 2018 A summary of the academic results achieved by Churchie’s 2018 Year 12 cohort.

OP Results Year 12 Achievements Words of Wisdom

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Welcome from the Headmaster It is the School’s pleasure to provide this booklet that features the academic achievements of the class of 2018.

As an academic institution, we deeply value intellectual and scholastic pursuits and recognise our role, in partnership with parents and the community, in assisting our young men to develop habits that will enable them to continue their pursuit of knowledge and learning throughout their lives. Our central goal is to develop confident young men who can learn anew in any setting throughout the world.

The high expectations of our learning community are central in this regard.

At Churchie, academic growth, challenge and improvement are central to all we do. Accordingly, our academic culture is very strong indeed.

It is a culture that has been built upon 107 years of effort and high achievement, producing many fine young men, including 11 Rhodes Scholars.

In bringing the achievements of our young men to you, I pay tribute to our academic leaders, heads of faculty, housemasters, and teachers, all of whom provide high quality teaching, professional expertise, generous encouragement and inspiration. All of our teaching and corporate services staff believe deeply in the potential and future of each young man.

I also acknowledge the support of our parents and the wider school community, who contribute to the mission of encouraging each young man to realise his goals and aspirations.

May I commend to you the words of wisdom from our exceptional scholars featured in this publication.

Their reflections provide mature insights into their successful approach to learning and scholarship. It is my hope that this advice will provide great encouragement and insight to the young men who follow in the years ahead.

On behalf of the Churchie community, I warmly congratulate the students, staff and parents of the class of 2018 for their outstanding achievements and wish them every success for the future.

Yours sincerely Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster

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Message from the Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic) At Churchie, we strive to ensure that each young man who graduates from this wonderful school is empowered to make the most of the opportunities that await him.

They also displayed the following unique qualities, which I believe were key factors to their success: • T hey were goal driven. They wanted an OP 1 and had the intellect and discipline to achieve this.

• They were process driven. They realised their goal would only be achieved with thorough planning and constant revision, as this process would empower them to excel with assessment instruments.

The 2018 Year 12 cohort should be very proud of their accomplishments.

These young men epitomise the scholarly attributes and characters that Canon Morris, Founder of the School, would have wished for, reflecting Churchie’s four tenets of academic excellence, spiritual awareness, personal growth and service.

The School commends the OP 1 to 5 recipients and the QCS achievements and other outstanding accomplishments of this cohort. Only the most disciplined students in Queensland gain an OP 1, and this was a key attribute reflected

by Churchie’s OP 1 recipients.

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• T hey were reflective and responded well to feedback from teachers and mentors.

• They possessed the resilience to bounce back if they achieved an atypical result.

• They had an awareness in Year 12 that they needed to work smarter, not harder, so made tough decisions about events or activities that would negatively impact their study time.

I congratulate the class of 2018 on their outstanding academic results.

As evidenced by this publication, they are reaping the rewards of the dedication and tenacity required to complete Year 12 with a sense of accomplishment.

The staff and the Churchie community as a whole are immensely proud of these achievements. I thank everyone involved in the attainment of these results, especially the QCS teachers, staff, students, and parents, for their contributions. These results could not have been achieved without the influence and motivation of the outstanding educators we are blessed to have at Churchie.

I have no doubt that the words of wisdom presented in this publication will motivate and inspire others to fulfil their goals.

Marcia Brumpton Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic)

Dean of Studies (10 – 12)

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Academic achievement 2018 summary • 21% received an OP 1 to 2, the School’s highest-ever result • 30% received an OP 1 to 3, the School’s highest-ever result • 43% achieved OP 1 to 5 • 79% achieved OP 1 to 10 • 97% achieved OP 1 to 15 • 20 students (10%) achieved OP 1 • average OP of 6.9 • median OP of 7 • 70.8% received an A or B in the Queensland Core Skills Test • 100% of graduates attained a Queensland Certificate of Education.

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Churchie

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State

Percentage

10

8

6

4

2

0

Churchie vs State OP 3

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OP 1 to 5 students First name Surname

OP

First name Surname

OP

First name Surname

OP

Alexander

GLUCH

1

James

MCKENZIE

2

Hao

YU

3

William

GUNN

1

Charles

MITCHELL

2

Ryan

YU

3

Mac

HERRING

1

Thomas

NOON

2

Maxwell

BELL

4

Nicholas

HUGHES

1

Charles

QUAYLE

2

Samuel

CATON

4

William

JEREMIJENKO

1

Timothy

RANKIN

2

James

DEBNAM

4

Tiger

MURRAY

1

William

RIDGWAY

2

Nicholas

DUNN-COVES

4

Austin

NEVILLE

1

Yathavan

SARAVANAN

2

Darcy

ELKS

4

Alexander

NOBBS

1

Harry

STEEL

2

Benjamin

LEE

4

Michael

PENKLIS

1

Alexander

TOMKINS

2

Benjamin

MACDONALD

4

Max

POWELL

1

Anton

VAN BUUREN

2

Hamish

MACKINLAY

4

William

RICHARDSON

1

Abraham

WADDELL

2

Dimitri

PANAGOPOULOS

4

Alexander

RUSSELL

1

Ramal

WICKRAMASINGHE

2

Liam

PRINEAS

4

Harrison

SCOTT

1

Joshua

COX

3

Caden

ROBILLIARD

4

Harrison

SEABORN

1

Benjamin

CREW

3

Thomas

RUSSELL

4

Xavier

SMITH

1

Zachary

CROTHERS

3

Aniket

AGARWAL

5

Benjamin

STODDART

1

Tom

CULLETON

3

Jackson

ANTHON

5

Jack

TAYLOR

1

Max

DANG

3

Sami

BAWI

5

Julian

THOMSON

1

Maxwell

DRUMMOND

3

Luca

CESCOTTO

5

Khoa

TU-NGUYEN

1

Daniel

GRAY

3

Benjamin

DE LUCA

5

James

WALKER

1

Thomas

HARTLEY

3

Owen

EDWARDS

5

Kristian

ANTHON

2

William

MACPHERSON

3

Matthew

GIANARAKIS

5

Mason

BLIZZARD

2

Darby

MORGAN

3

Benjamin

MCPHERSON

5

Alex

CHAN

2

Nicholas

MOUTSIAS

3

Thomas

NEWTON

5

Nathaniel

DRACAKIS

2

Angus

OGILVIE

3

William

NIOA

5

Nikolas

DROBETZ

2

Sriram

RAMANATHAN

3

Niam

RASHFORD

5

Blake

EAGER

2

Alexander

STALLARD

3

Cameron

SMITH

5

Darcy

GALL

2

Jacob

SYNNOTT

3

William

WATTS

5

Dylan

MAXWELL

2

Declan

WHITE

3

Matthew

WILTSHIRE

5

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Future pathways Our 2018 graduates are pursuing further education and careers in a broad range of fields.

3%

Architecture and Building

1%

Agriculture, Environment and related studies

1%

Education

5%

Creative Arts

5%

Information Technology

9%

40%

Health

Management and Commerce

11%

Society and Culture

12%

13%

Engineering

Natural and Physical Sciences

Fields of study Field

Examples of courses/majors

Field

Examples of courses/majors

Management and Commerce

Hospitality Management, Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Computer Science, Programming

Creative Arts

Natural and Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology

Music, Graphic Design, Communication and Media Studies

Engineering

Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying

Architecture and Building

Urban and Regional Planning, Interior Design

Law, Economics

Health

Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology

Agriculture, Environment and related studies

Land, Parks and Wildlife

Society and Culture

Education

Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary 5

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QCS ‘A’ grades First Name

Surname

First Name

Surname

First Name

Surname

Jackson

ANTHON

Nicholas

HUGHES

Thomas

RUSSELL

Kristian

ANTHON

Sam

HURWOOD

Harrison

SCOTT

Thomas

BARTLETT

William

JEREMIJENKO

Harrison

SEABORN

Sami

BAWI

William

LACHECA

Hutton

SHANN

Maxwell

BELL

Tom

LIND

Cameron

SMITH

Mason

BLIZZARD

Lachlan

LUMBER

Xavier

SMITH

Harry

BUTLER

Hamish

MACKINLAY

Alexander

STALLARD

Jack

CARDINAL

James

MCKENZIE

Harry

STEEL

Luca

CESCOTTO

Charles

MITCHELL

Benjamin

STODDART

Finn

CHANNON

Nicholas

MOUTSIAS

Jacob

SYNNOTT

Benjamin

CREW

Tiger

MURRAY

Jack

TAYLOR

Zachary

CROTHERS

Austin

NEVILLE

Lucas

TAYLOR

Max

DANG

William

NIOA

Julian

THOMSON

Benjamin

DE LUCA

Alexander

NOBBS

Alexander

TOMKINS

Maxwell

DRUMMOND

Angus

OGILVIE

Khoa

TU-NGUYEN

Blake

EAGER

Dimitri

PANAGOPOULOS

Anton

VAN BUUREN

Owen

EDWARDS

Max

POWELL

Abraham

WADDELL

Darcy

ELKS

Charles

QUAYLE

James

WALKER

Darcy

GALL

William

RICHARDSON

Raff

WALLER

Alexander

GLUCH

William

RIDGWAY

Charles

WALSH

William

GUNN

Caden

ROBILLIARD

William

WATTS

Jonathan

HARWOOD

Alexander

RUSSELL

Ramal

WICKRAMASINGHE

Mac

HERRING

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Churchie State

35

Percentage

30 25 20 15 10 5 0

A

B

C

D

E

Churchie vs State QCS

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Year 12 awards Outstanding academic and all-round excellence The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup – Dux of the School

The John Crampton Andrews Memorial Award

Max Powell

Nikolas Drobetz

The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award – Proxime Accessit to the Dux

The Spirit of Churchie Award

The Barry Kelly Making of Men Award Alexander Tomkins

Anton van Buuren

Nicholas Hughes

Outstanding academic excellence The Morris Hart Memorial Prize William Richardson

The E D Lee Memorial Prize

The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize

The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize Alexander Nobbs

Alexander Russell

Mac Herring

Academic excellence Alex Chan

Harrison Scott

Darcy Gall

Harrison Seaborn

Alexander Gluch

Xavier Smith

QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Technology Prize

William Gunn

Benjamin Stoddart

Julian Thomson

William Jeremijenko

Jack Taylor

Charles Chandler Mitchell

Julian Thomson

Austin Neville

Abraham Waddell

The University of Queensland Achievement Award

Thomas Noon

James Walker

Harrison Mostert

Angus Ogilvie

Declan White

Michael Penklis

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Year 12 awards Subject prizes The Kevin S White Memorial Prize for Accounting Jack Taylor

The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Prize for Agricultural Science Charles Williams

Ancient History Alex Chan

The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology Alexander Russell

The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry William Richardson

Chinese Mandarin Alex Chan

Drama Charles Chandler Mitchell

Earth Science Daniel Gray

The Anglican Financial Services (ANFIN) Award for Economics Max Powell

Engineering Technology

Modern History

Julian Thomson

Max Dang

The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English

Music

James Walker

Film, Television and New Media William Gunn

French Nicholas Hughes

Nicholas Hughes

Music Extension Nicholas Hughes

Philosophy and Religion Khoa Tu-Nguyen

Geography

The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics

Caden Robilliard

Alexander Gluch

The Dallas Wallace Memorial Prize for Information Processing and Technology

The John N Palethorpe Prize for Physical Education

Alexander Nobbs

Mac Herring

Japanese

The Ham Family Prize for Religious Education

Harrison Scott

Alexander Tomkins

Mathematics A

Technology Studies

Maxwell Conley

Sam Fysh

Mathematics B

The Ian Cameron Design Award

Harrison Seaborn

Riley Head

The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Mathematics C

Visual Art Anton van Buuren

Alexander Nobbs

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Year 12 awards All-round excellence The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award

The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Creative Writing

Canon Jones Memorial Prize for Service to the School Chapel

Charles Walsh

William Gunn

Steele Glenn

The Ben Prior Memorial Prize for Debating

The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Public Speaking

The William A Raff Memorial Prize for Service to the Boarding Community

Anton van Buuren

Thomas Russell

Angus McCasker

The Headmaster’s Prize for Drama

The Archbishop’s Award

Charles Chandler Mitchell

Matthew Wiltshire

The Arthur Young Memorial Prize for Service to the School Community

The Headmaster’s Prize for Music

The C J Marjason Memorial Prize

Joshua Cox

Michael Penklis

The N C Patrick Prize for Music

Most Outstanding All-Round Contributor to the Co-curricular Programme

James Walker

The Andrew Rowan Memorial Art Prize

Max Dang

The Canon Morris Memorial Prize for Service to the School through its Spiritual Life Bailey Shepherd

Benjamin Carrick

Anton van Buuren

Tri-Service Cadets awards The P V O Fleming Memorial Trophy

The Hyne Cup

The C D Mackelmann Memorial Prize

Cadet Leading Seaman Jack Tapsall

One Platoon Cadet Under Officer Max Dang

Cadet Under Officer Riley Head

The M L Hansen OAM Memorial Cup Cadet Petty Officer Maxwell Bell

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Year 12 awards Awards assembly The Baggaley Memorial Cup Sam Hurwood

The Basketball Prize James Tait

The W M Bateman Memorial Prize Nikolas Drobetz

The Sir Donald Bradman Memorial Medal Mac Herring

The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize Mac Herring

The Sylvia Dixon Memorial Prize Angus Ogilvie

The Football Prize Jack Taylor

The Captain W H V Jubb Memorial Prize Samuel Tasker

The McIntyre Cup George Freeman

The Murray Millett Memorial Prize Charles Howard

The Greg Norman Golf Foundation Cup Lucas Taylor

The Persse Challenge Cup Alexander Russell

The Bob Templeton Memorial Medal

The C N Watts Memorial Prize Jackson Abeya

The Sir Leslie Wilson Challenge Cup Jackson Abeya

The Applied Science Subject Prize Alexander Cockerill

The M H Lupton Prize for Industrial Technology Skills Ethan Cosgrave

The Recreation Subject Prize Hamish Christie

The William Young Memorial Prize Maxwell Drummond

William MacPherson

The Volleyball Prize William Patapan

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A growth mindset Each year, Churchie invites OP 1 students to return to school for the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly. This annual tradition honours the achievements of our graduating cohort and inspires all students to seek academic excellence.

On Thursday 21 February 2019, OP 1 scholar and 2018 Dux of the School Max Powell delivered the OP 1 Assembly Address to the Senior School.

So, yet another year has begun. Whether you are moving into Year 7 or 12, this week marks a significant moment for all of you boys because it sets the tone for what you are to make of this year. I know well that over the coming weeks you will all be reminded of the importance of goal setting, hard work, balance, organisation and preparation. While these are essential skills in your pursuit of success, I imagine that most of you are all too familiar with them. So, instead of reiterating these values, I would rather reveal to you a powerful, yet less spoken about, quality of all successful people— a growth mindset.

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But before I go further, I would like to tell you a little bit about my time at Churchie.

I joined the blue and grey in Year 6.

I had to make new friends, although they were easy to come by. Moving from year to year, I quickly learned that there will always be challenges to face in school.

With these new challenges, however, came exciting new opportunities: joining sporting teams, picking senior subjects, playing an instrument. Over 12 years of schooling you learn a lot. What you realise is that everything that happens, for better or worse, shapes the man that you will become when you graduate.

Looking back, you realise that every moment changed you in some way.

Everything that Churchie offers you— amazing teachers, sporting programmes or cultural experiences—will make you a better man, and I urge you to seize them.

That said, if you were to leave here today remembering only one thing, it would be to understand the importance of a growth mindset.

When we observe people who are successful, we see their ‘outer workings’: how they study tirelessly, always ask teachers for help, stay on task, and are organised. The truth is that when we try to do the same, we are misguided. We don’t necessarily see what it is that drives them to do what they do.

This driving force is what’s called a growth mindset. A mindset is a sort of self-perception, such as believing that you are either ‘intelligent’ or ‘unintelligent’. We can be unaware of our own mindset, and yet it can have a profound effect on learning, skill acquisition and many other dimensions of life. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, such as their intelligence or talent, are fixed traits.

It’s the belief that talent creates success and, thus, little time is directed towards training intelligence. When students with fixed mindsets fail at something, they tend to tell themselves they can’t or won’t be able to do it, for example, ‘I just can’t do algebra’.

Alternatively, a growth mindset is understanding that your abilities improve through your hard work. If you continue to apply yourself, you will continue to get better. Brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a resilience that is essential for success.

Students who embrace a growth mindset—the belief that they can learn more or become smarter if they work hard and persevere—will view challenges and failures as opportunities to improve their learning and skills.

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This, after all, is the purpose of school: one big opportunity to learn as much as you can and challenge yourself. That is why people are successful. When faced with a challenge, they rise to meet it.

However, understanding it is only half the picture.

The next step is to use it, by not backing away from a challenge or accepting defeat in a difficult situation. Apply yourself and conquer. I promise you that when you go to class today, tomorrow, this week, and this term, should you do

your best to adopt a growth mindset, you will be successful.

Max Powell 2018 Dux of the School

Max Powell addressing the Senior School at the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly

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Words of wisdom Anglican Church Grammar School congratulates the seniors of 2018 for achieving outstanding academic results. We are proud to present words of wisdom and inspiration from the 2018 OP 1 achievers.

Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, Head of Senior School Mr Rod Olsen, Deputy Headmaster (Co-curricular and HR) Mr John Frare, and Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic) Ms Marcia Brumpton with OP 1 recipients who returned for the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly

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Alexander Gluch Casey House It’s important to find a balance between academics and co-curricular activities, which is much easier when you choose subjects and activities that you enjoy. When it comes to completing assignments, focus on the task at hand and try to minimise distractions. The teachers at Churchie will always support you to do your best.

Awards Academic Excellence, The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics

Co-curricular Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble, Australian Mathematics Competition (High Distinction), UQ/QAMT Problem Solving Competition (second place), Churchie Maths Team Challenge

Service Red Shield Appeal, Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit

Currently studying Bachelor of Medicine at Griffith University, with a view to undertake post-graduate studies in medicine. Alexander is the recipient of the Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary.

William Gunn Mansfield House Head Navy Cadet Sacrifices have to be made in both the academic and co-curricular programmes. Use common sense rather than act on impulse.

Start your assignments early, and study hard for exams.

Awards Academic Excellence, Subject Prize for Film, Television and New Media, The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Creative Writing

Co-curricular Navy Cadets, Churchie Maths Team Challenge

Service MacGregor State School Special Education Programme, Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Bachelor Advanced Science (Honours) majoring in Physics (and a minor in Mathematics) at The University of Queensland with a view to become a pilot or work in car physics.

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Mac Herring Grenfell House Prefect Churchie allowed me to pursue a balanced routine of academics, sport, service and spirituality in a fun, challenging environment.

Be disciplined and organised. Begin your assignments as early as possible and dedicate specific timeslots each week for each area.

Don’t be afraid to talk to your mates and your teachers if you have any issues. Remember that the year will go far quicker than you imagine.

Awards The E D Lee Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The John N Palethorpe Prize for Physical Education, The Sir Donald Bradman Memorial Medal, The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize (cricket and academics)

Co-curricular First XI Cricket (Captain)

Service Red Shield Appeal, Muscle Up for MND, Walk4BrainCancer, Nursery Road State Special School, peer tutoring

Currently studying Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to working in the sporting industry, preferably cricket or AFL. Mac is a recipient of a UQ Merit Scholarship.

Nicholas Hughes Casey House Churchie’s culture of excellence, wonderful staff and diverse opportunities have prepared me for my future.

To be successful, I found it was important to stay busy and maintain a routine. Small amounts of holiday preparation allowed me to have some weekly relaxation, while balancing co-curricular activities and academics.

Awards The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award – Proxime Accessit to the Dux, Subject Prizes for French, Music and Music Extension

Co-curricular Senior School Musical, Changed Voices, School Choir, Viking Vocalists, Cross Country, Queensland History Teachers’ Association Writing Competition (third prize), Australasian Philosothon (Most Promising Philosopher), The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad

Currently studying Bachelor of Arts/Law (Honours), Diploma of Language and Diploma of Music Performance at The University of Queensland.

Nicholas is the recipient of the I M Williamson Bursary.

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William Jeremijenko Biggs House Churchie provided me with a strong base that I can build on to learn new skills. Importantly, Churchie gave me a love of learning. I found that participating in co-curricular activities provided me with more energy to complete my school work. My advice for exams is don’t ever guess multiple choice questions, unless absolutely necessary.

Focus on being as active as possible in your thought process when answering questions.

Awards Academic Excellence

Co-curricular Morris Wind Symphony, Cross Country

Service OneDay to Conquer Cancer, Samoa Service Tour, Narbethong State Special School, Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics at The University of Queensland with a goal to become an entrepreneur in the US.

Tiger Murray Casey House Being at Churchie for 13 years helped me grow into the person I am today. To balance co-curricular and academics, it is important to cut out unnecessary distractions and manage your time well. Work hard, collaborate with friends and start your assignments early. Always do your best.

Co-curricular Space Camp, Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble

Service Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and Wesley Medical Research

Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) majoring in Physics at The University of Queensland with a view to study or work in the field of space as a scientist or engineer, either in Australia or the US.

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Alexander Nobbs Magnus House Churchie taught me how to work towards a deadline. Make note of your assignment due dates and plan accordingly. I found it helpful to have a separate area at home for studying.

Awards The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The Dallas Wallace Memorial Prize for Information Processing and Technology, The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Mathematics C

Co-curricular Churchie Maths Team Challenge, Stage Crew

Service Narbethong State Special School, Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Bachelor of Business/Mathematics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a view to work in finance in China.

Alexander is a recipient of QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship.

Michael Penklis Hillary House House Captain Churchie has prepared me by emphasising the importance of education and taking charge and responsibility of yourself and others. Churchie also made me realise that you do not need to do everything by yourself; you have good people around you who can help you on your journey to success. Don’t be afraid to ask teachers to explain topics to you if you haven’t understood them during class. Plan your weeks and days, and take a break when you are feeling overwhelmed. Play sport and spend time with friends to help manage stress.

Awards Academic Excellence, The C J Marjason Memorial Prize for All-Round Excellence

Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Chamber Strings, Symphony Orchestra, Track and Field

Service Red Shield Appeal, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp

Currently studying Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with the aim to run an optometry practice in the future. Michael is a recipient of QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship.

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Max Powell Mawson House Prefect Churchie provided countless opportunities for me to discover myself, my interests and my passions. While Year 12 is immensely challenging, it is the most exciting and rewarding schooling year of your life.

Being over prepared is far better than being underprepared—start assignments straight away and always ask for help in class. Balance is important—play sports you enjoy, participate in service activities and house events. Hang out with your friends and be social, but know when you have to focus and apply yourself to studies.

Awards The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup – Dux of the School, The Anglican Financial Services Award for Economics

Co-curricular Churchie Guitars, Cross Country, Third XV Rugby, Fourth XV Rugby, Third IV Tennis, Third VI Volleyball

Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Red Shield Appeal, Nursery Road State Special School, Muscle Up for MND

Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), with provisional entry into Griffith University’s Doctor of Medicine. Max is the recipient of a USC Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship and hopes to become a medical professional in a specialist field, making a difference in people’s lives.

William Richardson Kingsley House Vice-Captain Spiritual Awareness Churchie encouraged my learning and overall development into the person I am today, and I am incredibly grateful for it. I learned that understanding the content is the best thing for recall. If you know how it all works, you’ll remember it. If you don’t, just ask your teachers, as they are happy to help. You can’t use co-curricular as an excuse not to work. I knew that the days I had training, especially in the afternoons, I had to put in more focus and effort on my work that night.

Awards The Morris Hart Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry

Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Senior B Debating, Chamber Strings, Churchie Maths Team Challenge

Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek, Walk4BrainCancer

Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland. William is the recipient of a UQ Merit Scholarship, and a recipient of the TJ Ryan Certificate of Merit.

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Alexander Russell Grenfell House Prefect, Captain of Tennis Make the most of everything that is available to you in Year 12.

The best thing you can do is stay motivated. Motivation will be your greatest weapon when it comes to succeeding. Don’t worry about all the stuff you don’t know or all the stuff you haven’t done yet—nobody starts a race with one foot across the finish line. Just take a moment to plan the work you have to do and get yourself in the mindset to actually do it. Maintaining balance is key. It is good to be busy, but never use your ‘busy lifestyle’ as an excuse for putting off school work.

Awards The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology, The Persse Challenge Cup (tennis)

Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Second IV Tennis, Second VI Volleyball

Service Samoa Service Tour, Red Shield Appeal, Nursery Road State Special School

Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) with provisional direct entry into the Griffith University Doctor of Medicine graduate-entry programme. Alexander is the recipient of a USC Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship.

Harrison Scott Nansen House Prefect Churchie gave me really great teachers who knew how to push me and understood me well. To be successful, you need to figure out what works for you. Knowing what helps you focus and what distracts you makes things a lot easier. Don’t stress over things you can’t change.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Japanese

Co-curricular Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Senior Percussion, First VI Volleyball (GPS Premiers), Second VI Volleyball (Best and fairest), Queensland Schools Volleyball team

Service Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland with plans to work in a hospital.

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Harrison Seaborn Nansen House Vice-Captain Co-curricular Churchie provided me with the foundation I needed to strive, not only from an academic perspective but from an interpersonal one. I always liked to plan ahead and stay organised, as completing tasks early allowed me to go back and ensure it was my best work. You have to find a balance. Don’t let your life be overtaken by school and grades.

Ensure that you socialise, play sport and enjoy your time at school.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Mathematics B

Co-curricular U19 Queensland School Boys Volleyball team, First VI Volleyball

Service Ride to Conquer Cancer, Noah’s Ark Toy Library for Children with Special Needs, Ronald McDonald House, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for R U OK?

Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to become an investment banker in London or New York.

Xavier Smith Casey House House Captain Nothing beats hard work. Get on to work early, and work tirelessly until the task is fully completed. Churchie allowed me to push myself to a point where I knew, with hard work, I could achieve anything.

Awards Academic Excellence

Co-curricular Second XI Football, Third VI Volleyball

Service Muscle Up for MND, Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit

Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Commerce at The University of Queensland with hopes to work in the South Pacific in coastal engineering. Xavier is the recipient of St John’s Academic Scholarship.

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Benjamin Stoddart Mawson House Prefect Be organised and make sure you keep yourself busy. Being busy encourages you to be pragmatic with your study and leaves less room for procrastination. Start studying and get your assignments done early. Work hard in both co-curricular and academics, but always prioritise study. Churchie gave me access to great facilities as well as passionate teachers, who were constantly invested in improving me.

Awards Academic Excellence

Co-curricular First XV Rugby, Second XI Cricket

Service Red Shield Appeal, World’s Greatest Shave, Nursery Road State Special School

Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to work in finance, specifically investment banking.

Jack Taylor Kingsley House House Captain, Captain of Football Time management is the key. If you can master this quickly, it will be your best year at school. Know that there is always someone at school or home who is willing to help. You are never alone. Take it one step at a time.

Awards Academic Excellence, The Kevin S White Memorial Prize for Accounting, The Football Prize

Co-curricular First XI Football, Swimming, Track and Field, Fourth Open Basketball

Service OneDay to Conquer Cancer, Walk4BrainCancer, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek

Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland, with a view to work in investment banking or the hedge fund industry in London or New York.

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Julian Thomson Grenfell House Vice-Captain Service Churchie prepared me for my future by providing me with opportunities to achieve my goals, realise my potential and contribute to a vibrant and diverse school community. Participating in service activities gave me an opportunity to give back, think about community needs, perform a leadership role, and learn how to co-ordinate teams and people.

Awards Academic Excellence, QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Technology Prize, Subject Prize for Engineering Technology

Co-curricular Third Open Basketball, Second VII Water Polo

Service Nursery Road State Special School, Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Commerce at The University of Queensland with a hope to become a world-class engineer.

Julian is the recipient of the Ausenco Engineering Scholarship.

Khoa Tu-Nguyen Kingsley House Make sure you get plenty of sleep to balance the demands of the academic and co-curricular programmes. Be organised, and don’t leave your assignments until the night before. Work smart, and focus on your strengths when doing exams.

Awards Subject Prize for Philosophy and Religion

Co-curricular Third VIII Rowing

Service Walk4BrainCancer, Red Shield Appeal, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek, World’s Greatest Shave

Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland with plans to become a successful doctor.

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James Walker Nansen House Captain of Music Make the most of your opportunities. The co-curricular programme is extensive, providing many opportunities that may not be available at other schools. Plan well. Good planning makes it so much easier to write an assignment or essay. Do your homework, even if your teacher doesn’t check. Ask for help when you need it.

Awards Academic Excellence, The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English, The N C Patrick Prize for Music

Co-curricular Third VI Volleyball, Senior School Musical, State Honours Ensemble Programme, Big Band 1, Chamber Strings, Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Fourth Open Basketball

Service Ronald McDonald House, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for R U OK?, peer tutoring

Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics at The University of Queensland with the view of becoming an engineer.

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