2017 higher school certificate results
Congratulations to the Class of 2017 on their excellent results. They have worked with dedication and commitment and shown courage in taking intellectual risks. My sincere thanks to our dedicated staff and the girls’ parents for their partnership in supporting the girls throughout their years at Brigidine. Jane Curran, Principal We inspire girls to value learning, to be true to themselves and to honour their spiritual heritage. We challenge young women to act in the world with strength and gentleness.
fortiter et suaviter
2017 higher school certificate results Brigidine College St Ives prides itself on providing a holistic education for girls combining the spiritual, academic, physical and cultural dimensions of learning. Brigidine girls enjoy excellent academic results, a high level of achievement in the performing arts and sport, and a strong commitment to service. They are challenged to think and experience beyond their boundaries and have the courage to question their world. Completion of the Higher School Certificate and all the years of study leading up to Year 12 is the culmination of so many experiences and achievements. The College community congratulates all the girls from the Class of 2017.
82 students (63%) appear on the Distinguished Achievers List
Ranked in the top 100 of the State (non-selective school)
It is notable that there was depth to the academic success of the 130 eligible students: • • • • •
Some of the highlights from the results for the Class of 2017 are:
Top Achievers in the State: •
3rd – Devina Maurice for Drama
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6th – Sonia Elliott for Drama
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7th – Valentina Buay for Drama
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10th – Meredith Paterson for Textiles and Design
Six students are All Rounders. An ‘all-rounder’ is a student who has achieved at least 10 units over 90%. These students have achieved this excellence across a breadth of subjects with Sarah Stanaway achieving over 90% in 14 units (7 subjects). •
Valentina Buay: Biology, Chemistry, Drama, English Advanced, Mathematics, Studies of Religion 2 (2016)
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Annika Hather: Biology, English Advanced, Geography, Mathematics, Modern History, Studies of Religion 2
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Devina Maurice: Drama, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, Music 1, Studies of Religion 2 (2016)
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Celine Nalbandian: English Advanced, English Extension 1, Legal Studies, Modern History, History Extension, Studies of Religion 2 (2016)
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Sarah Stanaway: Biology, Chemistry, English
Selected for Callback (Dance): 1. Mia Barbour – Major Study Dance & Technology (Film & Video) 2.
1 student achieved an ATAR over 99 20 students achieved an ATAR over 95 (15% cohort) 42 students achieved an ATAR over 90 (32% cohort) 57 students achieved an ATAR over 85 (44% cohort) 76 students achieved an ATAR over 80 (59% cohort)
Claire Thomson – Core Performance
Nominations for Callback (Dance): 1. Louisa Burns – Major Study Performance 2. Claire Thomson – Core Composition 3. Claire Thomson – Major Study Performance
Selected for OnSTAGE (Drama): Valentina Buay’s Individual Performance (To End Where You Began)
Nominations for OnSTAGE (Drama): Group Performances 1.
Bianca Avanus, Annelise Hall, Sarah Lhuede, Madison Long (God Save Our Gracious . . .)
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Valentina Buay, Georgia Hooper, Devina Maurice, Sarah Wackett (Raising the Steaks)
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Louisa Compton, Ebony Mackaness, Katie McInnes, Claire Thomson (Start Spreading the News)
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Juliet Costanzo, Sonia Elliott, Stephanie Lowe, Katherine O’Brien, Joanna Oud (How much time do we have left?)
Individual Performances 1. Leah Covarr (The True Belieber) 2. Georgia Hooper (Fatal Beating) 3. Sarah Lheude (Stoneo) 4. Devina Maurice (Beneath The Surface) 5. Katherine individual results O’Brien across(Get allStuffed) subjects. Our 6. Sarah Wackett (Just Act Normal)
Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Music 2017 has continued the trend of exceptional girls 2, Physics, Studies of Religion 1, Mathematics are encouraged to pursue subjects they enjoy and in which they feel they have a talent. They (2016) Scriptwriting project are also encouraged to pursue rigorous • Laura Watts: Economics, English Advanced,courses, according to their strengths. The breadth Keeley McAlinden (For the Love of God) and depth of their achievement and the powerful contribution these choices have made to English Extension 1, Mathematics, Italian Continuers, Studies of Religion 2 (2016) Selected for TexStyle (Textiles and Design): the girls’ ATARs is a testament to the value of this approach. Meredith Paterson
Sue Martin, Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning
Sarah Stanaway ATAR 99.65
Celine Nalbandian ATAR 98.9
College Dux All Rounder Achieved over 90% in 14 units
College Proxime All Rounder
College Achievements 2nd English Advanced 2nd Mathematics Extension 1 1st Mathematics (HSC 2016) 1st Biology 1st Chemistry 1st Physics 1st Music 2 1st Studies of Religion I College Gold for Academic Excellence Jonathan O’Dea Prize for Academic Excellence Diamond Jubilee Trophy for Academic Excellence Application to Studies Eucharistic Minister Netball KNA
College Achievements College Vice Captain 2017 (Academic) 1st English Advanced 1st English Extension 1 1st Modern History 1st History Extension 1st Legal Studies The Gleeson Family Perpetual Prize for Year 12 Modern History Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment to Studies Academic Excellence Award Application to Studies ISDA Debating Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Touch Football
Valentina Buay ATAR 98.8
Devina Maurice ATAR 97.9
College Proxime All Rounder 7th in State for Drama Selection for OnSTAGE (Drama)
All Rounder 3rd in State for Drama 2 nominations for OnSTAGE (Drama)
College Achievements College Captain 2017 College Gold for Academic Application Drama Performer of the Year Lions Youth of the Year 2017 Application to Studies College Musical lead Dance Eisteddfod group Dance Club Softball Touch Football
College Achievements 1st Drama 1st English Extension 1 1st English Extension 2 1st Music 1 Application to Studies A Capella National Champion Drama Club Captain Music Club Musical lead
Annika Hather ATAR 98.3
Laura Watts ATAR 98.2
All Rounder
All Rounder
College Achievements 1st Geography College Blue for Academic Application Application to Studies Geography Grant recipient
College Achievements Graduating with Senior Honours 3rd English Advanced 3rd English Extension 1 1st Studies of Religion II (HSC 2016) 1st Economics 1st Italian Continuers Reuben F Scarf Award for Commitment to Studies Honours Leadership Academic Excellence Award Application to Studies Honours Captain Volleyball Netball IGSSA
We proudly acknowledge and congratulate our Top Achievers in the State: 3rd – Devina Maurice for Drama 6th – Sonia Elliott for Drama 7th – Valentina Buay for Drama 10th – Meredith Paterson for Textiles and Design (major work pictured)
2017 has continued the trend of exceptional individual results across all subjects. Our girls are encouraged to pursue subjects they enjoy and in which they feel they have a talent. They are also encouraged to pursue rigorous courses, according to their strengths. The breadth and depth of their achievement and the powerful contribution these choices have made to the girls’ ATARs is a testament to the value of this approach. Sue Martin, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning
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