Academic Results 2021

Academic Results 2021 A summary of the academic results achieved by Churchie’s 2021 Year 12 cohort

Academic results Year 12 achievements Future pathways Words of wisdom

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Welcome from the Headmaster Learning lies at the heart of school life. Thus, we believe it is important to capture, albeit briefly, a summary of the academic achievements of our leaving class. This is the seventh year in succession we have produced such a summary.

I am pleased to offer this booklet that captures the academic results of the young men of the class of 2021.

At Churchie, academic growth, effort and improvement are central to all that we do. Accordingly, the academic culture at Churchie is very strong.

The School’s academic culture is built upon 110 years of effort and high achievement, a proud history that has produced 11 Rhodes Scholars. 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. A central goal is to develop confident young men who can learn anew in any setting in the world and live happy and fulfilled lives.

The young men of the class of 2021 included the School’s third cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students and the second class to complete the renewed Queensland Certificate of Education— both leading to an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

A key feature of both pathways is the rigorous suite of external examinations for which the students had to prepare.

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 our teaching and corporate services staff believe deeply in the potential and future of each young man and share in the achievements of our students.

I 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.

On behalf of the Churchie community, I warmly congratulate the students, staff and parents of the class of 2021 for their academic achievements and wish them every success for the future.

Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster

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Message from the Deputy Headmaster

While this booklet celebrates the success of our highest achieving students, it is important to acknowledge other benchmarks that reflect a much deeper level of accomplishment across the cohort.

We are immensely proud of the results of our Year 12 2021 cohort.

In each of our academic pathways, students managed to achieve outstanding success both individually and collectively.

A remarkable 80% of our Year 12 students in 2021 achieved an ATAR over 80, while 50% found themselves in the top 10% of the state. Twentyeight students achieved an ATAR over 98, 18 students over 99. Two of our QCE boys received the maximum ATAR of 99.95, one from each of our boarding houses. Eighty-five per cent of our IB students received an ATAR equivalent score over 90.

We are also reminded that success is never guaranteed in life but is always possible. With a final ATAR result that places them in the top 2% of the state, some of the students featured in this booklet found themselves outside the top 100 students in their cohort when they were in Year 10, just 2 years prior.

These broader benchmarks reflect the true commitment of our students, the genuine talent and devotion of our staff and, of course, the heartfelt and longstanding support of our parents and the wider community.

Churchie aspires for all students to achieve personal excellence.

We challenge our boys to exceed even their own expectations. Hard work, enduring curiosity, reflection on how to learn effectively, targeting areas of weakness and believing in your own success, sharing your passions and helping others—these are the basic principles that underpin real and

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lasting success.

Our graduating Year 12 class of 2021 has left a wonderful legacy in all areas of school life. Old Boy Sebastian Long (2021) encapsulates something very special in this respect: To me, Churchie’s motto ‘The Making of Men’ means striving to be the best version of yourself. This entails being open-minded and accepting of all, showing respect and empathy for others, never settling for something that might be just ‘good enough’, striving to be different and standing up for your own beliefs. The Churchie boy is well-rounded, respectful, committed, hardworking and easily able to adapt to the changing landscape of our society.

We thank the young men who are featured in this publication for their advice and reflection and commend them on their success. Quite apart from their remarkable academic achievements, we acknowledge these young men for any number of other outstanding commitments across the School—on the football field, in the concert hall, in cadets, as leaders.

Diverse experiences indeed enrich our memories of a place, and this is true for life beyond school as well. May all the young men of our 2021 cohort remember their time at Churchie fondly in the years ahead, as we of course will remember them.

May they go into the world with optimism, humility and joy.

Richard Wheeldon Deputy Headmaster

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Academic achievement 2021 summary Churchie’s class of 2021 achieved excellent results, and we commend them on their success. We also acknowledge teachers and parents for their dedication, support and encouragement.

• Two QCE Churchie students achieved the maximum possible ATAR of 99.95.

They are 2 of only 32 students in Queensland to achieve this result.

• The top International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme score was 43 from a maximum of 45, equivalent to an ATAR of 99.45.

• Several students were awarded university scholarships, including 3 University of Queensland Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarships.

• 8% of QCE students and 19% of IB students received a 99+ ATAR. • 13% of QCE students and 26% of IB students received 98+ ATAR. • 26% of QCE students and 67% of IB students received a 95+ ATAR. • 44% of QCE students and 85% of IB students received a 90+ ATAR. • 50% of the QCE/IB cohort achieved an ATAR over 90.

Note: The above ATAR information is based on a total of 93% of all IB and QCE students. QCE students are required to give QTAC permission for their ATAR to be shared with their school, whereas ATAR equivalent results (as calculated by the Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admissions Centre) are applied to all IB scores.

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Message from the Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12 These students celebrated personal goals and fulfilled dreams as they gained entrance to the many different courses and pathways on offer. These boys were rewarded for their discipline, sacrifice, hard work and tenacity. Like previous cohorts, many students were rewarded with wonderful results.

The quote ‘your level of success is determined by your level of discipline and perseverance’ exemplifies the personal attributes demonstrated by many students in the class of 2021.

This was a unique year as we celebrated the success of 2 Churchie boarders who were honoured with a 99.95 ATAR result—the highest rank possible. George Dance and Tim Groves were 2 of only 32 students in Queensland who achieved this remarkable feat. These young men had a goal and demonstrated the level of discipline and perseverance required to reach such an accolade.

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42 students received an ATAR of more than 95

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29 students received 5 or more As in their subject areas.

Academic success cannot be gained without the empowerment, mentorship and guidance of outstanding educators, and I thank the staff at Churchie for their professionalism. The hours of work behind the scenes that facilitate syllabus familiarisation, assessment instrument writing and marking, Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority processes (endorsement and confirmation, external exam marking), resource development, drafting and feedback processes demonstrate the dedication of our staff.

COVID-19 again interrupted our usual on-campus learning, but digital learning platforms allowed students to keep engaged with their education.

We celebrated as:

I have no doubt that the words of wisdom presented in this publication will motivate and inspire other young men to bring their dreams into reality.

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Marcia Brumpton Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12

21 QCE students received an ATAR of more than 98

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Message from the Dean of IB Diploma Programme The student who chooses to undertake such a programme is a rare breed—someone who is not afraid to study a programme that is different to the status quo.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is not for the faint-hearted.

The rigorous content—often at the university level for the higher-level sciences and maths, the 70 to 80% external examinations marked by international assessors, along with the additional 4000-word extended essay, theory of knowledge component and CAS (creativity, activity and service)— ensures that students are kept very busy and that their organisational skills are often put to the test.

As William F Scolavino stated, ‘The height of your accomplishments will equal the depth of your convictions.’ The 2021 IB cohort were ultimately defined by the depth of their conviction to excel in IB. Their outstanding results that saw 85% of the group achieve an ATAR equivalent of over 91.30 is testament to their hard work and determination to succeed, and their unity as a group. Of note are the performances of David Kim, Matthew Richards and Raymond Zhuang, who achieved perfect scores of 7 for 5 of their subjects.

Our academic high achievers demonstrated consistency of effort, forensic analysis of feedback and dedication to constant improvement as the keys to their success. From the beginning of Year 11, students implemented study plans to achieve their goals and appropriately organised their time to complete tasks. Importantly, school holidays were utilised to continue with study and complete significant parts of the

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Testament to the excellence of many of these students were the offers of several scholarships, including the Bond University Excellence Scholarships offered to Jahan Hassall, Reuben Lind, Luka Price, and Jamie Richardson, and eventually accepted by Luka Price, as well as the Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Humanities/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at The University of Queensland.

This scholarship, valued at $165,000, was awarded to Dean Burger, Jamie Richardson and Raymond Zhuang.

Ultimately, Raymond Zhuang (First in IB Diploma Programme) accepted an offer to study medicine and declined the scholarship.

I 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 the students who embraced the demands set before them and refused to give in to adversity.

You have been wonderful examples of the power of holding fast to convictions.

Catherine Prosser Dean of IB Diploma Programme

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Tim Groves and George Dance

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Top ATAR achievers George Dance

Tim Groves

George Dance, joint recipient of The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of the School, has achieved Queensland’s top academic result, an ATAR of 99.95—the highest possible rank awarded to only 32 students across the state.

Tim Groves was also awarded The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of the School and received Queensland’s top ATAR of 99.95.

In addition, George has been awarded a 2022 TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship by the Queensland Department of Education, which recognises students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities within their school and community, and academic excellence in Year 12. George said receiving his ATAR result was quite surreal.

‘It took me a couple of days to process the achievement and realise the extent of the opportunity it gave me,’ George said. ‘My mark gave me the confidence that I could succeed to my fullest potential, even with leadership, sport and social commitments.’

At Churchie, George was a boarder in Gerald House and had a full schedule as a prefect of the School, a member of the Open Second VIII Rowing and Third XV Rugby teams, and a participant in numerous service activities. He followed the Queensland Certificate of Education pathway, studying Chemistry, Literature, Mathematical Methods, Philosophy and Reason, Physics and Specialist Mathematics.

Boarding helped George establish solid routines when he was younger, which paid dividends when it came to balancing his academics and cocurricular activities in Years 11 and 12.

‘Practices such as prep (daily study time), having the afternoons to run around, and a consistent lights-out time to get the right amount of sleep set the foundation for managing my time in Years 11 and 12,’ George said. ‘Additionally, the boarding location in the School’s centre helped me be more effective by not wasting a moment on long travel times.’

He was rewarded for his efforts with the offer of several prestigious university scholarships and, ultimately, accepted a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Biomedicine at The University of Melbourne. He has wanted to work as a doctor since he was 14 years old and recently set a goal of working in paediatrics following a personal experience in ICU. George found Churchie’s staff and teachers to be incredibly supportive of his academic goals.

‘My Literature teacher Mrs Sonia Ackerman regularly sacrificed her lunches to discuss the finer points of my work and help me understand where I needed to improve,’ he said. ‘Chemistry teacher Dr Terry Badran always put out additional resources to challenge students, and his efforts should not go unnoticed.’

We wish George well with his studies and look forward to hearing about his further success as he continues to achieve his goals at university and beyond.

Achieving his ATAR was one of Tim’s proudest moments. ‘I was not expecting a result that good but was so happy that all the hard work over the last 3 years has paid off,’ Tim said.

Tim boarded in Goodwin House during his time at Churchie, which helped him maintain a strong routine.

‘Churchie Boarding dedicates 2 hours each weekday to study time, greatly reducing the amount of motivation required to study,’ he said.

‘These 2 hours a day also help you become used to studying for long periods without distractions, allowing boarding students to stay focused during times where lots of study was necessary.’

Tim also followed the Queensland Certificate of Education pathway, studying Chemistry, English, Engineering, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Mathematics.

‘I found studying for Specialist Mathematics was the easiest to motivate myself for,’ Tim said. ‘Not only was it the subject I was most interested in, but when I studied for Specialist Mathematics, I felt my Mathematical Methods skills improved due to the significant cross-over between the courses. I highly recommend Specialist Mathematics to anyone interested in maths.’

Like George, Tim also found his teachers to be very supportive and readily available to answer questions and provide help.

‘Throughout Year 12, it really felt like the teachers were on our side, helping us maximise our marks,’ he said.

Tim’s hard work was rewarded with a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and a King’s College Academic Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland. He hopes to work as an investment banker or trader, although it was only recently that he decided upon a career in finance.

‘For most of my time at Churchie, my goal was to go into medicine,’ Tim said. ‘In fact, I only really thought about doing a finance course towards the end of Year 12. My advice would be to keep your options open through school. Don’t stop studying just because your course only requires a low ATAR for university entry.

Chances are that by the time you graduate, your sights will be set on a completely different field of study.’

All the best, Tim, and we look forward to hearing about your future achievements as you continue your studies and commence your career.

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90+ ATARs Surname

First name

Surname

First name

Surname

First name

ALLEN

Luke

GROVES

Tim

MORGAN

Tom

ANNING

Jack

HARPER-HILL

Louis

MOSELEY

Hugh

BAKER

Morgan

HARRIS

William

MOUNTFORD

Campbell

BARDELL

Caden

HASSALL

Jahan

O'CONNOR

Nick

BASHAM

Joshua

HEARN

Nicholas

OSTAPENKO

Michael

BEATTIE

Duncan

HOBBES

Lachlan

PARCELL

Henry

BECKER

Zac

HSIAO

Kevin

PARISSIS

Harry

BENJAMIN

Edward

HU

Alex

PATTERSON

Stuart

BRADSHAW

Bryn

HUGHES

Ryan

PITCHER

Joshua

BROKKEN

Curtis

HYNES

Robbie

PRICE

Hunter

BROWN

Fred

JONES

Ryan

PRICE

Luka

BROWN

Rupert

KENDALL

Harvey

RALSTON

Charles

BUCKINGHAM

Adam

KIM

David

RICHARDS

Matthew

BURGER

Dean

KIRK

Archie

RICHARDSON

Jamie

BUTCHER

James

KRUGER

Jack

RIDGWAY

Charlie

CAMERON

Jiles

KRUGER

Joe

RISSMAN

Taylor

CAMPBELL

Benjamin

LANSOM

Matthew

ROSENGREN

Thomas

CHIA

Jeremy

LEAHY

Patrick

ROWE

Alex

CLARKE

Will

LEE

Patrick

SALA

Caleb

CROTHERS

Kaileb

LEE-JONES

Charlton

SEABORN

Matthew

DANCE

George

LIND

Reuben

STIEPER

Blake

DE PASQUALE

Oliver

LIU

Anthony

THOMAS

Harry

DEEB

Ted

LLOYD

Simon

TUISOLIA

Roma

DOUGLAS

Owen

LONG

Sebastian

TYNE

Cameron

DUNNING

Harry

MCADAM

Hamish

VISHWA

Harshit

DYER

Cameron

MCALLUM

Nash

VOLKER

Joshua

EVANS

Angus

MCCLUSKEY

Aidan

WESTERHUIS

Cooper

FERRIER

Ben

MCKILLIGAN

Sam

WIBAUX

Matthew

FITZGERALD

Blake

MCLENNAN

Will

WILSON

Joel

FRESHNEY

Reg

MEKA

Sam

YU

Simon

GONG

Shaoyang

MILES

Harry

ZHUANG

Raymond

GOOLEY

Jack

MORGAN

Edward

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Future pathways Our 2021 graduates are pursuing further education and careers in a broad range of fields.

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Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

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Society and Culture

Architecture and Building

9%

Natural and Physical Sciences

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Information Technology

34% Business

9%

Health

15%

4%

Engineering

Creative Arts

Fields of study Field

Examples of courses/majors

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Examples of courses/majors

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

Land, Parks and Wildlife

Engineering

Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying

Health

Architecture and Building

Urban and Regional Planning, Interior Design

Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy

Information Technology

Computer Science, Programming

Business

Economics, Commerce

Creative Arts

Music, Graphic Design, Communication and Media Studies

Natural and Physical Sciences

Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology

Society and Culture

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WORDS OF WISDOM 2021

Learning from setbacks 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 17 March 2022, Old Boy from the class of 2020, School Vice‑Captain and Prefect Griffith Pattison delivered the Academic Celebration Assembly address to the Senior School.

Why is it that those whose success we idolise often have the greatest list of difficulties and setbacks? I found myself asking this question: What is it about defeat that creates these avenues where victory is cultivated? Although I am sure many of you would tell me that it is because you learn from struggle and frustration, the question I ask is how and why? How do we learn from failures and why are these lessons so powerful?

Griffith Pattison

Coming back to Churchie today, it is great to see how much is still the same.

I arrived an hour early this morning and carried out my normal routine of saying good morning to teachers and friends.

Oaklands Parade is still busy, and upon the familiar ring of the school bell was a rush of students to assembly.

But with all these similarities, I had to ask myself, how have I changed?

As I reflected upon the year that was, I searched for a message, lesson or story that I could bring today that would be worth listening to. And in the end, I only had to look for the truth.

Failure is something we all try to avoid.

No one tries to fail the test that impacts their future; no one tries to miss the premiership-winning goal; nobody tries to hit rock bottom. And for good reason— because rock bottom and failure do not feel very good. We look up to those who succeed and ignore those who fail.

But ask yourself, why is every success story built on a foundation of struggle?

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Everyone has their fair share of failures; for me, this past year has been filled with them. I struggled with some assignments in my first year at university and have now quit the course I originally enrolled in. I ended up in hospital on 3 separate occasions last year and managed to obtain 2 other injuries that stopped me from partaking in the sports I loved. Not exactly a gleaming success.

But all these setbacks and difficulties answered my why and taught me how.

The reason we learn from failure is because we want to. We actively try to learn everything we can from it so we can avoid repeating the mistakes.

This happens far more than we realise.

It does not have to be a failure that sees us ruined mentally or physically.

It happens all the time when little things we care about go wrong and, without even knowing it, our brain strives to learn and remember what it can to improve next time.

Every time this happens, we grow.

We grow a little bit smarter, a little tougher, more mature—we grow into who we can be. As Aristotle said, ‘You are what you repeatedly do.’

So, instead of being passive and waiting for failure to come around again and again, take control. Convince your brain to actively learn and grow in all situations, as only then will you become the most successful version of yourself.

So, this year, what have I learned?

By struggling at university, I learned that if I truly want to succeed, I need to take more care and be thorough rather than just blitzing through the work. I changed university degrees because I realised my relationships were not worth neglecting to obtain a degree faster. Now, instead of studying actuarial science, I am completing a math commerce degree at UQ, which still leads to similar career paths but allows me to better maintain and grow my relationships. During those hospital visits, despite the uncertainty, fear, time lost and pain, I learned who cared for me and who, in turn, I cared for most. Those injuries that forced me to give up the sports I loved brought back my desire to improve and taught me to fight for my position. These setbacks and inconveniences, whilst certainly not what I had planned, helped shape the person I can and want to become.

To all our academic superstars from the class of 2021, congratulations, and I wish you well for your future goals and aspirations. And to the boys who are still wearing the blue and the grey, use your brain, let it teach you everything it can so you can become the best, wisest, fairest, most genuine person you can be.

Only then, will success find you.

Griffith Pattison 2020 School Vice-Captain and Prefect

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Words of wisdom Anglican Church Grammar School congratulates the seniors of 2021 for achieving outstanding academic results. We are proud to present words of wisdom and inspiration from the 2021 Churchie Scholars.

Leading scholars from the class of 2021 with (left to right) Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12 Ms Marcia Brumpton, Head of Senior School Mr Rod Olsen, Deputy Headmaster Mr Richard Wheeldon, Dean of IB Diploma Programme Ms Catherine Prosser.

Luke Allen Goodwin House The more you understand and do in class the easier it will be later. Don’t leave the classroom until you understand a topic, or make a note to ask about it next lesson. The worst thing you can do is push it aside. Quizlet flashcards are great for learning and memorising definitions.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology

Cocurricular Third Open Basketball, Third IV Tennis

Service Push for Better Foundation Push-Up Challenge

Currently studying Luke is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) at the University of the Sunshine Coast and would like to work as a doctor.

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Joshua Basham Biggs House House Vice-Captain, Captain of Swimming Work hard, play hard, find the times you are the most motivated to get work done, then organise your time accordingly. Make use of A Learner’s Toolkit study techniques—do frequent, quick retrievals made up of several topics. Brain dumps are a great way to remember the word definitions and to connect concepts.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Specialist Mathematics, Subject Prize for Mathematical Methods, The Sir Leslie Wilson Memorial Challenge Cup for swimming

Cocurricular Swimming, Cross Country

Service Meals on Wheels, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Joshua is studying a Bachelor of Finance/Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences at The Australian National University and would like to work in finance, possibly as an actuary.

Edward Benjamin Magnus House Prefect Work to the best of your ability and don’t leave studying and assignments to the last minute. This ensures you will be less anxious and stressed and allows time for cocurricular activities.

Participating in service activities also helped me appreciate how fortunate I was to attend a school like Churchie. Ask your teachers for as much help as possible—they want you to do your best.

Try to avoid cramming for exams.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular Second XI Cricket, Third XV Rugby

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Viking fun run for R U OK?, Narbethong State Special School

Currently studying Edward is studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Science at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a doctor.

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Benjamin Campbell Nansen House I was very involved in the cocurricular programme, which improved my time management skills and helped me to become a more well‑rounded person. Cocurricular activities also make the perfect study break. Listen in class and do the work then so you don’t have to catch up later. Short bursts of focused study are more effective. Take advantage of peer tutoring, as they are all keen to help you improve. Quick reviews are also a great study tool.

Awards Canon Jones Memorial Prize for Service to the School Chapel, Academic Excellence Award, The Anglican Financial Services (ANFIN) Award for Economics, Subject Prize for Chinese Mandarin

Cocurricular Big Band 1, First IV Tennis, Chess, Debating

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Darkness to Daylight Challenge, R U OK? Day, Peer tutoring

Currently studying Benjamin is studying a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences at The Australian National University with plans to eventually work in Canada as an actuary.

Jeremy Chia Biggs House Think about the future. Time flies and before you know it you will be finished high school and going into university. Don’t waste time doing things you will regret. Start assignments and exam preparations early, with consistent revision. Even 20 minutes per night for each subject adds up. For assignments, always ensure you allow time to edit.

Cocurricular First VI Volleyball

Service Peer tutoring

Currently studying Jeremy is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like a career in investment banking.

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George Dance Gerald House Prefect Planning ensures your commitments don’t sneak up on you.

When you are struggling with motivation, do something active, such as a short walk or swim, to take your mind off the work.

When you return, you will be in a better headspace to attempt the task. Break it down into small segments. Be consistent in your work— spend a small amount of time each day on an assignment to ensure it is finished well before the due date.

Awards The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of the School, The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize for First in QCE, The Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary for the study of science and medicine, Subject Prize for Literature, Subject Prize for Philosophy and Reason, The William Young Memorial Prize for chemistry and rugby

Cocurricular Open Second VIII Rowing, Third XV Rugby, Cross Country

Service AEIOU Foundation fun run, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Mental Awareness Foundation Walk for Awareness, Rural Aid fun run, R U OK? fun run, MS Moonlight Walk

Currently studying George has accepted a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Biomedicine at The University of Melbourne and would like to work as a doctor, possibly in paediatrics. He has also been awarded a 2022 TJ Ryan Memorial Medal and Scholarship by the Queensland Department of Education, which recognises students who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities within their school and community, and academic excellence in Year 12.

Cameron Dyer Hillary House Prefect Consider the things that may be holding you back from success.

Do you spend too much time on your phone? Do you procrastinate too often? Are you distracted in class? Make a conscious decision to let go of the things that are inhibiting your learning and motivation.

Completing small amounts of work often is the best way to learn so you can refrain from cramming hours the night before an exam.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, The Spirit of Churchie Award for school spirit, Subject Prize for Music

Cocurricular Fourth Open Basketball, Big Band 1, Churchie Guitars, Senior Play Treasure Island

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, MS Moonlight Walk, Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, Muscle Up for MND charity concert, Peer tutoring

Currently studying Cameron is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a research physicist at a university, potentially in Japan.

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Jack Gooley Grenfell House Don’t procrastinate and set deadlines. Remember that even if you have an approaching deadline for one subject, you cannot neglect your other 4 subjects. I found the key to persevering through intense workloads was to have something to look forward to on the other side. Resilience is also key. Just because you have a bad test or miss a free throw doesn’t necessarily mean you fail the subject or lose the game.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular First Open Basketball, First VI Volleyball

Service Containers for Change

Currently studying Jack is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland and would like to work as an engineer, either locally or abroad.

Tim Groves Goodwin House Churchie has helped me become determined, willing and respectful.

I advise younger students to always study well, and you will reap the rewards with a great career in the future. Practice questions are a great preparation tool for exams. I also recommend using flashcards as another useful study tool.

Awards The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of the School, Academic Excellence Award, The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, MS Moonlight Walk

Currently studying Tim has accepted a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and a King’s College Academic Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland. He is planning a career as an investment banker or trader, working in Sydney, Melbourne or overseas.

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William Harris Magnus House House Captain, Captain of Cricket Maintain very high expectations of yourself. Whenever you have a question or want harder work, always reach out to your teachers and peers. They are there to help and know what you need to do to be better. My recommended study techniques are the quick review for all subjects, brain dumps in maths and writing out a formula/method/ key information sheet for all maths and sciences.

Awards The Morris Hart Memorial Prize for Second in QCE, QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Prize, The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize for academics and cricket, Subject Prize for Accounting, Subject Prize for Engineering, The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English

Cocurricular First XI Cricket, Fifth XV Rugby

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Narbethong State Special School, Connect 2 Veterans

Currently studying William has accepted the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Medical Science at Griffith University and would like a career in medicine.

Jahan Hassall Magnus House Head Sacristan, House Vice-Captain Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher if you don’t understand a concept in class. Your teachers are always willing to help, but they are unable to if you do not ask. Reduce distractions.

Regarding assignments, change your mindset to enjoy the topic at hand, because enjoying something is a catalyst for achieving a good mark in that assignment.

Awards The Canon Morris Memorial Prize for Service to the School through its Spiritual Life, The Hyne Memorial Cup for cadets

Cocurricular Symphony Orchestra, Army Cadets

Currently studying Jahan is studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at The University of Queensland and hopes to work as a physiotherapist.

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Nicholas Hearn Nansen House Work to meet your short-term goals and deadlines, but always stay motivated by long-term goals in relation to university and career aspirations. This helps you remember there is light at the end of the tunnel and motivates you to keep going. Studying in small, frequent sessions is much better than cramming in the last weeks before assessment. Going back over content using a quick review of past work helped keep my study manageable.

Service R U OK? Day, Darkness to Daylight Challenge, Peer tutoring

Currently studying Nicholas is studying a Bachelor of Engineering at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a chemical engineer.

Robbie Hynes Kingsley House Churchie prepares you to push yourself, whether that be mentally, physically or spiritually. It prepares you with a mindset that makes you uncomfortable in comfort and installs tenacity in your daily routine. I know many students label themselves as not academic and this mindset will, without a doubt, negatively impact your performance. Changing your self-image will change your marks.

Awards The IM Williamson Memorial Bursary for the study of law

Cocurricular Third Open Basketball

Currently studying Robbie is studying a Bachelor of Computer Science/Bachelor of Laws at The University of Queensland and would like to work in the Australian technology industry, assisting in growing smaller tech companies.

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Ryan Jones Grenfell House Surround yourself with people that also want to succeed academically, and always have something to look forward to, such as training or catching up with mates on the weekend. This will motivate you to study hard. Brain dumps as well as rewriting notes were the biggest help for me personally. You may have typed your notes throughout the term, but if you rewrite them by hand a few times before your exams, you will retain the knowledge better.

Cocurricular First XI Football, Fifth XV Rugby, Second VI Volleyball

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Ryan is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) at the University of the Sunshine Coast and would like to work as a specialist doctor.

David Kim Grenfell House Whether it be creating a timetable or waking up earlier to complete assignments, organising your day is essential for academic success.

Although assignments may seem huge and impossible to begin, break them down and focus on getting something done every day. Identify your weaknesses and gaps in your knowledge and resolve them as quickly as possible. That way, when it comes time for your exams, you will have a better understanding of the content.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for IB Chemistry, Subject Prize for IB Economics, Subject Prize for IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL

Cocurricular Captain of Strings, Chamber Strings 1, Symphony Orchestra

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying David is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a financial manager or in another financial position.

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Jack Kruger Hillary House The amazing teachers and staff at Churchie helped me to achieve my goals both in and outside of the classroom through their effort and kindness. Keep on top of your schoolwork and required knowledge while continuing to go back and revise prior knowledge every so often. Revise notes taken during class time and use mind maps or brain dumps to link all the content together.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Spanish

Cocurricular Big Band 1, Morris Wind Symphony, Third Open Basketball, Open Third VIII Rowing

Service Viking fun run for R U OK?, Peer tutoring

Currently studying Jack is studying a Bachelor of Engineering/Masters of Engineering at The University of Queensland and plans to work as an engineer.

Joe Kruger Hillary House Churchie has helped me understand how to balance a very busy lifestyle and how to manage time well. Participate in cocurricular activities as this will force you to balance your time with studies, while also keeping you physically and mentally healthy. If you’re struggling, always ask for help—teachers, peers or older schoolmates will always lend a hand. Mind maps are very useful for summarising an entire unit of content and help you to visualise your content.

Awards The Ausenco Engineering Scholarship

Cocurricular First IV Tennis, Second VI Volleyball, Cross Country

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Joe has accepted The Ausenco Engineering Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland and hopes to eventually own his own business.

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Sebastian Long Mansfield House My advice for anyone with big cocurricular commitments, particularly IB students, is to utilise your holidays effectively.

Try to get ahead, start your internal assessment planning or extended essay during the holidays, and organise yourself so that you can still participate in your cocurricular activities without the stress of being behind or having to meet deadlines. For studying, I recommend the quick review method. Use questions from your textbooks and study materials for your quick reviews.

Awards Subject Prize for IB Environmental Systems and Societies, Subject Prize for IB Film

Cocurricular Stage Crew

Currently studying Sebastian has accepted a QUT Academic Excellence Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) at Queensland University of Technology and would like to work as a leading lighting designer on some of the world’s biggest events.

Harry Miles Kingsley House House Captain Churchie has given me the tools to excel in whatever I choose to pursue.

Through the challenges faced and lessons learned, they have prepared me to be independent and in control of my own destiny. Participating in service activities taught me to not become complacent and to be involved in things that aren’t necessarily about myself. When studying, be productive and proactive. Poor preparation produces poor performance. Tackle everything head on and don’t waste a second.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular Fourth XI Football, Sixth XV Rugby, Water Polo

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, MS Moonlight Walk, Clean the Creek

Currently studying Harry has accepted a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work as an engineer in Australia, then potentially move to New York or Europe for further work opportunities.

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Hugh Moseley Mawson House Prefect Success is achieved by not just focusing on the big picture but setting smaller goals and building your way up. It is important to make the most of each moment both in terms of academics and also enjoying the social aspects of school and finding a balance that suits you.

Always plan ahead, and never be afraid to ask for help. No one study skill will work for everyone, but for me, spaced retrieval worked the best.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular Symphony Orchestra, Morris Wind Symphony, Percussion 1

Currently studying Hugh is studying a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies at The Australian National University and plans a career as an actuary.

Henry Parcell Casey House House Captain When balancing academics and cocurricular activities, always know what is coming up in the days, weeks and months ahead.

Always try to start assignments early—you’ll be grateful when you finish them sooner. Just know that each term is only 10 weeks long and each exam block is only 2. If you push just that little bit harder, it will make the holidays feel that much better.

Awards Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular Open Third VIII Rowing, Fourth XV Rugby

Service Homework Club helper, MS Moonlight Walk, Mother’s Day Classic

Currently studying Henry is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland and would like to work as an engineer, either in Australia or overseas.

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Charles Ralston Casey House Prefect, Captain of Tennis Churchie has taught me to respect others and has shown me the importance of service and giving back to the community. The School also gave me great opportunities to succeed academically through supportive teachers, which has allowed me to study a course I am very passionate about. If you don’t understand a question type or specific concept, ask one of your friends or the teacher after class for help.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for French, The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics, The Hamilton Cup for tennis, The Persse Memorial Challenge Cup for tennis

Cocurricular First IV Tennis

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Mother’s Day Classic, Melanoma Institute Australia Melanoma March, MS Moonlight Walk, Peer tutoring

Currently studying Charles has accepted the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Medical Science at Griffith University with plans to progress into medicine and eventually become a surgeon, possibly specialising in orthopaedics.

Matthew Richards Hillary House Use Churchie’s effective study advice to get more out of your study sessions. Take breaks. Use flashcards for memorisation, as it is much more efficient than just writing notes or reading textbooks over and over.

Awards The E D Lee Memorial Prize for Second in IB, Subject Prize for IB Computer Science, Subject Prize for IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL, Subject Prize for IB Spanish ab initio

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Matthew is studying a Bachelor of Science at The Australian National University.

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Jamie Richardson Kingsley House Prefect, Captain of Debating Churchie encouraged me to always put in 100% effort, whether that be academically, or in the cocurricular field. Set aside time to just study, uninterrupted. Take every assessment seriously and do the best that you can. Always remember that your efforts translate into marks. If you are disappointed with a grade or find the content hard, turn that feeling into motivation to do better next time.

Awards The John Crampton Andrews Memorial Award for exemplifying Churchie’s four tenets, The Ben Prior Memorial Prize for Debating, Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for IB French ab initio.

Cocurricular Chamber Strings 1, Symphony Orchestra, Debating

Service Leukaemia Foundation World’s Greatest Shave, Clean the Creek

Currently studying Jamie has accepted the UQ Ramsay Undergraduate Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Humanities/Laws (Honours) at The University of Queensland and would like to pursue further studies overseas upon graduating.

Thomas Rosengren Nansen House Captain of Music Do subjects you enjoy so that studying is personally rewarding.

Think of the end result. Keep telling yourself that the reward is greater than the pain. Don’t overthink it. Keep relaxed and tell yourself that you know the content because more often than not, you do. Practice exams are a great study tool.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for IB Mandarin ab initio, Subject Prize for IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches – SL, Subject Prize for IB Music, The Headmaster’s Prize for Music

Cocurricular Big Band 1, Saxophone Quartet, Morris Wind Symphony, Army Cadets

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, MS Moonlight Walk

Currently studying Thomas is studying a Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland with plans to work as an engineer.

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Alex Rowe Biggs House Make sure you take regular breaks to relax and unwind while studying.

Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Japanese

Cocurricular Captain of Bands, Big Band 1, Twisted Metal, Symphony Orchestra, Morris Wind Symphony

Currently studying Alex is studying a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) at The Australian National University.

Raymond Zhuang Mawson House House Vice-Captain Churchie provided service, cocurricular and academic opportunities that allowed me to develop in a significant, unique way, and the quality of teachers and resources are world-class.

Participating in service activities gave me valuable insight into the struggles different people face and made me more grateful for my privileges. When studying, doing practice exams and learning answers through mark schemes was what worked best for me, but I recommend students take time to learn which study style best suits them.

Awards The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize for First in IB, The Ham Family Prize for Religious Education, Subject Prize for IB Biology, Subject Prize for IB Literature, Subject Prize for IB Philosophy

Cocurricular Debating

Service The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, Clean the Creek

Currently studying Raymond is studying a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University and would like to work as a doctor and specialise in a field of interest.

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