Academic Results 2019

Academic Results 2019 A summary of academic results achieved by Churchie’s 2019 Year 12 cohort

Academic results Year 12 achievements Future pathways 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 2019.

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 108 years of effort and high achievement, producing many fine young men, including 11 Rhodes Scholars.

As an academic institution, we deeply value intellectual and scholastic pursuits and recognise our role, in

It is particularly pleasing to feature outstanding academic achievements from both Overall Position (OP) students and the School’s first graduating International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students.

In bringing the achievements of our young men to you in this publication, 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, all of whom 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 2019 for their outstanding achievements and wish them every success for the future.

Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster

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Message from the Deputy Headmaster Academic The class of 2019 will be remembered as historic in the life of Churchie and across Queensland.

Regardless of your pathway, your aspiration or your history, all Churchie students should aim to support each other with patience, good humour and determination. We celebrate each other’s victories; we put our own concerns second when someone else is struggling more; we have humility and courage in all we do.

At Churchie, we were proud to see our first ever IB cohort graduate, leaving an indelible mark on the life of the School for many generations to come.

Queensland wide, around 37,000 Year 12 students surged across the OP finish line for the very last time, paving the way for an entirely new QCE ATAR curriculum in 2020.

With excellent results across the whole 2019 Year 12 cohort, a few key lessons emerged for our younger boys to consider as they also strive to reach their own academic potential in the years ahead.

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Our QCS Test results were very strong, putting Churchie students in an extremely competitive position to achieve their best-ever OP 1 to 3 results.

We may no longer have the QCS Test in Queensland, but we understand that targeted practice, strategic preparation, hard work and sustained dedication are all important qualities for students to achieve their very best in the future, both collectively and individually.

For our inaugural IB cohort with an average almost five points better than the world mean, our students emerged as serious competitors on an international stage. The IB celebrates independent learners, risk-takers, compassionate global thinkers—all this in the context of a two-year programme with significant ongoing pressures and an extensive examination programme.

In terms of having an intellectual rite of passage that is memorable and impactful, our IB boys experienced all the distinctive hallmarks of a strong liberal education in a global curriculum that is widely touted as being top shelf, and they distinguished themselves in many significant ways.

With 80 per cent of our students from 2019 receiving either their first or second university preferences, including offers at Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, Cornell and more, we salute the achievements of all our 2019 graduates and wish them all the very best for a challenging, rewarding and successful future beyond our red brick gates.

Richard Wheeldon Deputy Headmaster Academic

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Academic achievement 2019 summary OP results 2019 • 32.3% of eligible students achieved OP 1 to 3, the School’s highest-ever result • 45% of eligible students achieved OP 1 to 5 • 83% of eligible students achieved OP 1 to 10 • 96% of eligible students achieved OP 1 to 15 • 39.1% achieved an A in the Queensland Core Skills Test.

IB results 2019 • 10% of eligible students achieved over 40 (ATAR 98+, OP 1 to 2 equivalent) • 24% of eligible students achieved over 37 (ATAR 95+, OP 1 to 3 equivalent) • 41% of eligible students achieved over 34 (ATAR 90+, OP 1 to 5 equivalent) • Average result of 33 (Australian average 34, world average 28.5) • Average result ATAR equivalent of 86.3 • Churchie subject mean: 5.18 (world mean 4.54) • 100% of students completed the theory of knowledge (TOK), extended essay (EE) and creativity, action, service (CAS) components • 22 students received certificates of merit (maximum mark of 7 for a subject or an A for extended essay and/or for theory of knowledge).

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Message from the Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12 At Churchie, we encourage our young men to strive for excellence in all that they undertake so that doors will open when they leave schooling life.

When reflecting on their achievements, they certainly fulfilled the four tenets of the School: academic excellence, spiritual awareness, personal growth and service.

This publication commends the OP 1 to 5 recipients, QCS achievements and other outstanding accomplishments.

Only the most disciplined students in Queensland gain an OP 1, and the recipients at Churchie were certainly disciplined in all aspects of their lives.

Our 2019 OP cohort should be very proud of their accomplishments, particularly as they achieved the: • highest OP 1 to 3 percentage of 32.3% in the history of the School • 45.2% OP 1 to 5 • highest OP 1 to 10 percentage of 83.1%.

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I congratulate the 2019 cohort on their outstanding academic results.

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

The staff and the Churchie community are immensely proud of these achievements; however, these results could not have been achieved without the dedication and motivation of the outstanding educators we are blessed with at this wonderful school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the attainment of these results, especially the QCS teachers, staff, students and parents for your contribution.

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

Marcia Brumpton Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12

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QCS results

45 40

Churchie State

35

Percentage

30 25 20 15 10 5 0

A

B

C

D

E

Churchie vs State QCS

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Message from the Dean of IB Diploma Programme The quote by American poet Muriel Strode, ‘I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no path, and I will leave a trail,’ is very apt when considering the work of the School’s first-ever cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme graduates.

In 2018, 29 young men embarked upon a two-year programme that is highly regarded as a rigorous and demanding secondary education programme. The School is very pleased and proud of our students, who performed very well on an international stage.

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The well-rounded nature of the IB Diploma Programme requires students to undertake six subjects from the subject groups, including a second language. Three of these subjects must be higher level (HL) and represent 240 teaching hours, and three of these subjects are standard level (SL) representing 150 teaching hours.

All of the subjects are equally weighted and count towards the final score.

In addition, students are required to undertake three core elements that are central to the IB philosophy. Students complete a 4000-word extended essay, which is a substantial piece of independent research requiring up to 40 hours of work. They also undertake a theory of knowledge course, which constitutes an additional 100 hours of teaching, whereby they complete a presentation and a 1600-word essay.

Finally, they undertake creativity, activity, service (CAS) for at least 18 months. In order to obtain a diploma, students must pass all of these elements, as well as achieve 12 HL points and 9 SL points.

To achieve an excellent IB score, a student must show dedication and grit for the entire two years. The students who are our academic high achievers demonstrated that consistency of effort was pivotal to their success. They were able to manage their time, execute carefully constructed plans and think beyond the next due task. Testament to the excellence of many of these students was a number of offers from top universities in Australia and around the world.

I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the IB teachers, corporate staff and faculty heads, as well as the tireless support of the parent body and wider Churchie community.

Finally, I would like to commend all of the students who embraced the demands set before them and worked together as a unified group to support each other throughout the two years.

Ms Catherine Prosser Dean of IB Diploma Programme

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QCE Award winner

Lachlan Toovey was recognised as one of the state’s top academic achievers at the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) Achievement Awards on Saturday 15 February 2020.

Lachlan was awarded the Highest Achievement by an Aboriginal Student or Torres Strait Islander Student. This award is based on achievements in the QCE, Overall Position (OP) ranking, Queensland Core Skills Test score, number of Very High Achievements (VHAs) in Authority subjects and QCE Advanced learning achievements, and it is a testament to Lachlan’s hard work and excellent academic results.

‘This is a wonderful recognition of Lachlan’s dedication to his studies and is a great tribute to his family and teachers,’ Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell said.

Lachlan Toovey after receiving his QCE award

A proud Yalari student, boarder and prefect, Lachlan made the most of his education at Churchie, both in the academic and co-curricular realms. He achieved an OP 1, VHAs in all subjects and was awarded several prizes at the 2019 Speech Night, including The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize for First in QCE.

Lachlan represented the School with distinction in the First VIII rowing and Second V basketball teams, and he achieved a position in the Schoolboys Division 1 State Rowing Team.

‘I am constantly inspired by the sacrifices of my family, especially my mum, to provide me with such great opportunities,’ Lachlan said.

‘The support I received from Churchie and the Yalari team also played a pivotal role in making my high school journey such a success.’

Lachlan hopes to study engineering, possibly abroad, with plans to return to his hometown of Dubbo in NSW to support his community as a qualified engineer.

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Future pathways Our 2019 graduates are pursuing further education and careers in a broad range of fields.

3%

Architecture and Building

2%

Agriculture, Environment and related studies

1%

Education

4%

Creative Arts

6%

Health

7%

30%

Information Technology

Management and Commerce

12%

Natural and Physical Sciences

14%

21%

Engineering

Society and Culture

Fields of study Field

Examples of courses/majors

Field

Examples of courses/majors

Management and Commerce

Hospitality Management, Banking and Finance

Health

Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology

Society and Culture

Law, Economics

Creative Arts

Engineering

Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying

Music, Graphic Design, Communication and Media Studies

Natural and Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology

Architecture and Building

Urban and Regional Planning, Interior Design Land, Parks and Wildlife

Information Technology

Computer Science, Programming

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Education

Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary

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OP 1 to 5 students First name Surname

OP

First name Surname

OP

First name Surname

OP

Kai

CHAN

1

Ky

ROBINSON

2

Jack

WARD

3

Max

CRAKANTHORP

1

Joshua

SKINNER

2

Hunter

WRIGHT

3

Matthew

HAINS

1

Lachlan

SMITH

2

Lachlan

BUTLER

4

Benjamin

KRUGER

1

Sam

WILSON

2

Ben

CAMPAIN

4

Austin

MACFARLANE

1

Patrick

BROOKES

3

Charles

DAVIS

4

Lachlan

TOOVEY

1

Jack

BUTLER-WOOD

3

Max

JENKINS

4

George

WALKER

1

Angus

CAIRNS

3

Jack

LAMBERT

4

Nicholas

CAMERON

2

William

CAPORN

3

Daniel

LANSOM

4

Luke

CASWELL

2

Miguel

CESCOTTO

3

Cameron

LAVIS

4

Oscar

DAVIS

2

Hugo

EMERY

3

Alexander

MILLER

4

Jonti

FLASHMAN

2

Sandy

GARRAWAY

3

Aaron

PROSSER

4

Tom

HARRIS

2

Finn

HOLMES

3

Henry

SLATER-JONES

4

Lauchie

HARVEY

2

Hunter

MACFARLANE

3

Griff

THOMAS

4

Christian

HII

2

Sam

MACKANESS

3

Alex

TOLSTOFF

4

Campbell

JENNINGS

2

Nicholas

MALOUF

3

Mitch

WANSTALL

4

Aidan

KING

2

Daniel

ORCHARD

3

Jamie

DENHOLM

5

William

KING

2

Max

RYLANCE

3

Hugo

HENZELL

5

Elliot

LAND

2

Toby

SHEN

3

Izi

SWORD

5

Matthew

PATTERSON

2

Sam

THOMAS

3

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QCS A grades First Name

Surname

First Name

Surname

First Name

Surname

William

BARAKAT

Jamie

DENHOLM

Lachlan

MOFFATT

Joel

BEATON

Max

FARQUHAR

Daniel

ORCHARD

Will

BREADSELL

Jonti

FLASHMAN

Matthew

PATTERSON

Patrick

BROOKES

Matthew

HAINS

Lachlan

ROBERTSON

Connor

BURLEY

Lauchie

HARVEY

Ky

ROBINSON

Jack

BUTLER-WOOD

Christian

HII

Lachlan

SMITH

Angus

CAIRNS

Finn

HOLMES

Dominic

STEGMAN

Nicholas

CAMERON

Campbell

JENNINGS

Nick

STUMP

Ben

CAMPAIN

William

KING

Sam

THOMAS

William

CAPORN

Benjamin

KRUGER

Griff

THOMAS

Luke

CASWELL

Elliot

LAND

Lachlan

TOOVEY

Miguel

CESCOTTO

Daniel

LANSOM

George

WALKER

Max

CRAKANTHORP

Cameron

LAVIS

Jack

WARD

Fergus

CRAWFORD

Nicholas

MALOUF

Cooper

WHITTING

Charles

DAVIS

Hamish

MCLENNAN

Hunter

WRIGHT

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IB equivalent of OP 1 to 5 First Name Surname

IB Score

First Name Surname

Liam

BURNEJOHNSTON

41

Theo

Zac

COXON

40

Gus

JOHN

40

Daniel

BRONITT

39

IB Score

First Name Surname

IB Score

MILBOURNE 39

Finnegan

KELLY

36

Josh

MACKENZIE

38

Christian

PLACE

35

Noah

DUVAL

37

Jake

BIBLE

34

Scott

DYER

36

Oscar

POLLACK

34

IB A and 7 results First Name

Surname

Element/subject

Result

Daniel

BRONITT

Spanish ab initio SL

7

Daniel

BRONITT

Biology SL

7

Daniel

BRONITT

Theory of Knowledge

A

Liam

BURNEJOHNSTON

English A: Literature SL

7

Liam

BURNEJOHNSTON

Mandarin ab initio SL

7

Liam

BURNEJOHNSTON

Physics SL

7

Zac

COXON

Spanish ab initio SL

7

Zac

COXON

Physics HL

7

Noah

DUVAL

Philosophy HL

7

Aaron

HUANG

Mandarin ab initio SL

7

Gus

JOHN

History Europe HL

7

First Name

Surname

Element/subject

Result

Gus

JOHN

Music Solo Performance SL

7

Gus

JOHN

Theory of Knowledge

A

Finnegan

KELLY

Philosophy EE

A

Josh

MACKENZIE

History Europe HL

7

Josh

MACKENZIE

Theory of Knowledge

A

Theo

MILBOURNE

Maths Studies SL

7

Theo

MILBOURNE

Theory of Knowledge

A

Christian

PLACE

Spanish ab initio SL

7

Benjamin

STEPHENS

History Europe HL

7

Calvin

TAN

Mandarin ab initio SL

7

Ian

ZHONG

Mandarin ab initio SL

7

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Principles for success Each year, Churchie invites our highest-achieving students to return to school for the Headmaster’s Academic Celebration Assembly. This special occasion is an annual tradition to honour the achievements of our newest Churchie Old Boys and inspire all students to seek academic excellence. On Thursday 13 February 2020, Old Boy, 2018 OP 1 scholar and Kingsley House Vice-Captain William Richardson delivered the Academic Celebration Assembly Address to the Senior School.

Good morning Headmaster, members of the school executive, staff, parents, boys, and, of course, the new Old Boys returning for this Academic Celebration Assembly.

It isn’t often you are asked to come back to your old school to say a few words to students past and present, and I really appreciate the opportunity.

To our newly minted Old Boys, congratulations on achieving outstanding results last year. You all worked incredibly hard and deserve to be back here today to recognise your efforts and achievements.

William Richardson

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Of course, you have all been enjoying the longest holiday of your lives so far— also well deserved. Make the most of it because you will all come crashing down to reality in a few weeks, which I expect includes university for many of you.

So, what is university like? Well, O-Week is a great start—meeting new people, extending your interests and passions by joining university groups, socialising and finding new and inspiring people, often with very different backgrounds to those of us here— the whole world seems to open up.

It’s a great opportunity to get involved.

After O-Week, things get serious.

School prepared me for some things but not for others.

Churchie taught me to be organised, to be responsible for what I’m doing and have great study discipline. At school the routine is consistent every day, and it’s easy to plan in an environment that is so regulated and controlled. When you enter university, all of a sudden, no one really cares whether you turn up or not.

There’s no-one giving you a hard time, or keeping you accountable, or asking difficult questions. Your motivation has to be much more intrinsic.

You also have less contact hours and plenty of time to do whatever you want.

All this freedom is incredible, but it can also be your undoing.

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The disciplines I learned at Churchie helped me make the most of my freedom while still getting good results, and I see the same thing in my former classmates. Getting the balance right makes the study and free time so much more enjoyable.

To the current Churchie boys, look at the boys you see on stage today.

Think about what made them successful.

I’m sure it is the same now as it was in my year.

1. They were busy and embraced what Churchie had to offer. They studied hard, but they were involved in other aspects of school life, learned to manage their workload and were better for it.

2. They recognised their weaknesses and worked on them. I thought I was great at English, but my teachers didn’t agree so I had to work harder.

Anyway, I’m told a writing deficiency is a prerequisite for a medical career, so things have worked out okay.

3. They helped each other and admitted when they needed help. I saw that a lot in my year, and I’m sure it was the same for these boys. There were times I helped boys who I was trying to beat for subject prizes and other times when they helped me. Between you and me, I think one of them gave me poor advice on a maths question, and in the end, he beat me by half a mark to win the prize!

4. They listened to advice from parents, teachers and classmates, weighed up that advice and made a decision for themselves. My teachers and classmates gave me great advice.

Some other people, not so much.

Listen to advice, but in the end, we need to own the decisions we make.

These five principles fit well with this year’s Prefect Vision Statement of unity and cohesion, and they will hold you in good stead at school, at university and in life.

Finally, to all of you Churchie boys and Old Boys, make the most of the advantages Churchie gives you and distinguish yourselves through your desire to reach your potential.

Thank you, once again, for having me here, and most of all, best of luck in the year ahead.

William Richardson 2018 Kingsley House Vice Captain (Spiritual Awareness) and OP 1 Scholar

5. Most importantly, they all strived to reach their potential.

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Words of wisdom Anglican Church Grammar School congratulates the seniors of 2019 for achieving outstanding academic results. We are proud to present words of wisdom and inspiration from the 2019 Churchie Scholars.

Senior Chaplain Fr Bryan Gadd, Deputy Headmaster Academic Mr Richard Wheeldon, Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12 Ms Marcia Brumpton, Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, Head of Senior School Mr Rod Olsen, Chairman of School Council Mr Daniel O’Connor OAM, Dean of IB Diploma Programme Ms Catherine Prosser, Deputy Headmaster Co-curricular and HR Mr John Frare with equivalent ATAR 98.00 or above recipients who returned for the Academic Celebration Assembly

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Liam Burne-Johnston Hillary House House Vice-Captain My advice, when completing assignments, is not to leave it all until the last minute. When studying for exams, understand the content; don’t just memorise facts. Make sure you enjoy yourself throughout the year and take some time away from your studies. Choose sports and activities that you enjoy—the co-curricular programme should be fun. Take part in service activities as they gave me perspective on what really matters in life.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The N C Patrick Prize for Music, Music Subject Prize

Co-curricular Symphony Orchestra, Big Band 1, Morris Winds Symphony, Concert Band, Drumline, Twisted Metal, Fourth XI Football, Third V Basketball

Service Narbethong State Special School, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, Malaria Foundation’s Nets for Nets, Melanoma March, MS Brissie to the Bay, Mother’s Day Classic, RSPCA Million Paws Walk, Mater International Women’s Day Fun Run

Currently studying Liam received offers for several courses but is taking a gap year to decide what he would most like to study.

Nicholas Cameron Biggs House House Vice-Captain Time management is important for balancing academic studies with the co-curricular programme. Get lots of sleep and be sure to start your assignments early. Don’t be afraid to get help from others and try not to get too stressed. Service activities are good as they make you appreciate what you have.

Co-curricular Fourth XI Football

Service MS Moonlight Walk, Narbethong State Special School

Currently studying Nicholas is studying a Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland, with plans to work in aerospace engineering.

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Kai Chan Gerald House Make sure you understand everything you are studying. Extend your knowledge beyond what you have been taught. Try to relax a bit from time to time, especially once you have finished Year 12. Churchie Boarding was a great place for community service, and I took part in most of the opportunities that they offered.

Awards Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Mathematics C

Co-curricular Fifth XI Football

Service Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Kai is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science at The University of Queensland, with plans to further his studies via a PhD.

Zac Coxon Mawson House Focus on understanding the content that you learn rather than just memorising what you need to know. Look at the big picture, not just the small facts. When an exam or assignment doesn’t go your way, focus on what’s ahead, don’t dwell on what’s already happened.

Awards Neville Harpham Memorial Prize for First in IB, Subject Prizes for Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics SL

Co-curricular Second XI Football, Physics Olympiad, National Youth Science Forum

Currently studying Zac is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at The University of Queensland and hopes to become a doctor.

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Max Crakanthorp Biggs House House Vice-Captain Do not procrastinate; start as soon as possible on assignments and revision for exams. This will allow you to retain information better and acquire a greater understanding of your course material.

Be involved, be busy—engage in sports, service and leadership.

Find your passion and pursue it.

Awards The CE Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award for Proxime Accessit to the Dux, Academic Excellence Award

Co-curricular Fourth XI Football

Currently studying Max is undertaking a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at The University of Queensland, with aims to continue into medicine and become a doctor.

Jonti Flashman Hillary House I found that creating and maintaining a balance was the most important aspect of Year 12. Becoming involved in co-curricular activities motivated me to plan my time more effectively and get work done earlier, which resulted in the best results I ever achieved at Churchie. If you find that you are struggling to understand something, don’t be afraid to ask for help. I found that being confident before going into an exam allowed me to consistently perform at my best.

Co-curricular Third VI Volleyball, Fourth XI Football, Cross Country

Service Narbethong State Special School, Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Muscle Up for MND, Bridge to Brisbane, MS Moonlight Walk

Currently studying Jonti is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland and hopes to become an entrepreneur based in a major overseas market in Asia or Europe.

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Matthew Hains Grenfell House Prefect It is only once you can accurately answer every question in the textbook that you are in a favourable position for the exam.

I enjoyed engaging with peer tutoring because it taught me how to explain concepts to another person, which aided in my own ability to give concise and accurate answers in exams. During my time at Churchie, I played sports for fun, which enhanced my intensity and perseverance in my studies.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The Anglican Financial Services Award for Economics

Co-curricular QUT BlueShift competition, Second Open Basketball

Service Peer tutoring

Currently studying Matthew is completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics at The University of Queensland, with hopes to further his career in either America or Europe.

Lauchie Harvey Kingsley House Optimise your class time. If you finish your classwork early, you can use this time to get ahead in your assignments or study. Try to find something about each assignment that is interesting to you. Research more about topics that interest you, even if they are not strictly part of the curriculum. Service got me out of my comfort zone. I learned that service extends beyond school into the broader community.

Awards The Dallas Wallace Memorial Prize for Information Processing and Technology, The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology

Co-curricular Third XI Football, Basketball Fourth V

Service Eco-Schools Clean the Creek, Muscle Up for MND, Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Lauchie is studying a Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Science at The University of Queensland with plans to undertake medical research in the biotechnology industry, using computer simulations and modelling to discover cures for diseases.

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Christian Hii Casey House Vice-Captain, Prefect When commencing assignments, spend the first couple of days looking over the task thoroughly to gain a better understanding of what’s required. For assignment and exam preparation, spend an hour or so making a study timetable, breaking it into manageable sections you can work through. In exam practice, do questions you usually aren’t good at and work through them step by step, ideally with someone who is good at them by your side.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The Volleyball Prize

Co-curricular First VI Volleyball (Most Valuable Player), Second XI Football

Service Muscle Up for MND, Mother’s Day Classic, Walk4BrainCancer, Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, MS Moonlight walk

Currently studying Christian is studying a Bachelor of Business at QUT and is the recipient of the QUT Corporate Partners in Excellence Scholarship.

Gus John Hillary House Prefect Always keep an eye on the time, whether it’s an assignment deadline or during an exam. Make sure you go outside and have some fun. Don’t neglect your schoolwork, but don’t get bogged down in it either. Service and sport are good ways to take a break from study. Churchie prepared me and supported me by letting me do the things I most enjoy.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Co-curricular Second Open Basketball, First VIII Rowing

Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane, Muscle Up for MND

Currently studying Gus is studying a Bachelor of History at Durham University.

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Aidan King Mawson House Prefect, Captain of Rugby Do what works for you and trust the processes that have led you to success in the past. Prepare early, use that spare hour to work on something you are struggling with. The best piece of advice I can give you is don’t leave anything to chance. You can control how your senior year turns out. You must be willing to make sacrifices in order to get everything you want out of your senior year.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Earth Science Subject Prize, The Murray Millett Memorial Prize, The William Young Memorial Prize

Co-curricular First XV Rugby, Cross Country, Third XI Cricket, Morris Wind Symphony, Drumline

Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp

Currently studying Aidan plans to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering at a US college, with hopes to complete a masters in the field and work for a prosthetics company working specifically with upper limbs.

William King Hillary House When choosing an assignment topic, try to do something different, as it sets you apart from the rest. Make sure you get to bed early, and if you’re struggling, there is always help—there is absolutely no shame in requesting assistance. Being involved in a co-curricular activity is the best thing you can do to achieve your academic goals. It keeps you active and busy and doesn’t allow you to procrastinate, which is the key to academic success.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, French Prize

Co-curricular First XI Football

Service MS Moonlight Walk, Mater Little Miracles Fun Run, Muscle Up for MND

Currently studying William is studying a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics at The University of Queensland, and he hopes to work in a government department in the field of policy, finance or trade, with long-term aspirations to work in politics.

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Benjamin Kruger Biggs House Enjoy seeing your mates each day and try to enjoy the subjects you chose. In the long run, if you enjoy the subject, you will do better in it. I managed my time by balancing both academia and sporting/ music demands. The teachers at Churchie will cater for your needs, so take advantage of their expertise.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry

Co-curricular World Scholar’s Cup, Australian Maths Team Challenge, Churchie Guitars

Currently studying Ben is completing a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland and aspires to be a research scientist or doctor.

Elliot Land Magnus House House Vice-Captain Service You must find a balance in your school, sporting and social life to succeed in Year 12. I put in the work after my training and balanced my time effectively. The teachers at Churchie make themselves available to you, and this helped me the most in my final year of school. Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you find yourself needing assistance.

Co-curricular Third XI Cricket, Second XI Football, Fourth XV Rugby

Service Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Walk4BrainCancer, Muscle Up for MND, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp

Currently studying Elliot is undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering and Commerce at The University of Queensland and plans to work for an engineering firm.

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Austin Macfarlane Grenfell House Captain of Media Organisation is by far the most important quality vital for success in Year 12. In addition to planning out assignments and exam revision time for the term, construct a daily schedule covering what you’ll achieve and when. Don’t wait until your final year to establish good study habits. You don’t have to sacrifice a healthy lifestyle to complete Year 12—in fact, it’s essential that you do find time to exercise and take a break from academic life.

Awards Film, Television and New Media Subject Prize

Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Bronze), Third IV Tennis, Debating Senior B, Queensland History Teacher’s Association Essay Writing competition, Senior Musical, Australian Teachers of Media Awards (Best Senior Secondary Documentary and Best Senior Secondary Fiction), Bond University Film and Television Awards (Best Overall Filmmaker), Camera Obscura, Aquila, Churchie Media

Service India Service Tour, Walk4BrainCancer, Mater Little Miracles Fun Run, SBH Queensland Wheel and Walk

Currently studying Austin is studying a Bachelor of Film and Television at Bond University and is the recipient of the Bond University Film and Television Awards Excellence Scholarship.

Matthew Patterson Mawson House Prefect Work smarter, not harder. When preparing for an exam, focus more on your weaknesses. If you find a question difficult, move past it as the next question might be one you can complete. Get started on assignments early, as planning is the key to success.

Co-curricular is essential for relieving stress, pressures and for having a good time. Do not underestimate the importance of activities, but know your limit and find a balance.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for creative writing

Co-curricular Fourth XI Football,

Service Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, India Service Tour

Currently studying Matthew is undertaking a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at James Cook University with the option to progress to a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He hopes to either pursue medicine and become a doctor or complete a Masters of Secondary Teaching and become a secondary school teacher.

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Lachlan Smith Casey House Prefect, Captain of Football Organising your time and having a clear preparation plan ensures that you will always know what must be done to achieve your goals and will prevent unnecessary pressure. Find a way to enjoy what you’re doing, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. There is no such thing as having so much co-curricular that it impedes your work. So long as you are disciplined, organised and dedicated, anything is possible.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Football Prize

Co-curricular Second XI Cricket, Football First XI

Service Cambodia Service Tour

Currently studying Lachlan is completing a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland and is the recipient of St Leo’s College Sporting Excellence Scholarship and St Leo’s College Academic Excellence Scholarship.

Lachlan Toovey Goodwin House Prefect Going into an exam confident and well-rested is important. Jot down all your ideas relating to your assignment before you begin to ensure you have a plan. Avoid procrastinating as you will have a lot more time up your sleeve. It is important to have balance, but remember Year 12 should be a very academically focused year.

Awards The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize – First in QCE, Mathematics B Subject Prize, QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Technology Prize, Engineering Technology Prize, Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics, W M Bateman Memorial Prize

Co-curricular Rowing First VIII, Second Open Basketball

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, Peer tutoring programme, Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Muscle Up for MND

Currently studying Lachlan is currently taking a gap year to decide where he would like to study. He hopes to eventually return to his hometown of Dubbo to give back to his community as a qualified engineer.

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George Walker Nansen House House Captain

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Prepare in advance as assignments are best tackled ahead of time.

The more time you have to plan and develop ideas, the better the result. Maintaining a balance between work and play is important for a sustainable school life. Co-curricular activities can provide a necessary and beneficial break from study. My service involvements ultimately made me realise how fortunate I am. Several fantastic teachers supported me along my Churchie journey, always willing to help and answer questions.

The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of School, University of Queensland Create Change Achievement Award, Japanese Subject Prize, The Morris Hart Memorial Prize for Second in QCE

Co-curricular Third VI Volleyball, Second XI Football

Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Bridge to Brisbane, Darkness to Daylight, India Service Tour

Currently studying George has received the Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast with provisional entry into the Griffith University Doctor of Medicine graduate-entry programme.

Sam Wilson Magnus House Always get started on assignments straight away—never leave them until the week before. It is important to leave a couple of days for some final changes and editing. When studying, study hard.

Make the most of your break time, too. Although I wasn’t in the top teams, I used sport as a form of exercise and fun. Service provided me with an insight into the serious issues that we face and how we as a community can help.

Awards The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English, Modern History Subject Prize

Co-curricular Third XI Football, Fifth XV Rugby

Service Walk4BrainCancer, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp

Currently studying Sam is studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Law at The University of Queensland and hopes to work as a successful lawyer or banker in London.

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