Brigidine College St Ives 2021 HSC RESULTS
BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
2
“WE INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS TO VALUE LEARNING, SEEK WISDOM, ACT WITH INTEGRITY, AND TO HONOUR THEIR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE. WE CHALLENGE YOUNG WOMEN TO ACT AS GLOBAL CITIZENS, WITH STRENGTH AND GENTLENESS IN THEIR OWN LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS.” FORTITER ET SUAVITER STRENGTH AND GENTLENESS
2021 HSC RESULTS
3
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Our roots will always lie here, in soil of the Brigidine land, where we have learned to flourish every day. But now it is time for us to spread out branches far and wide across the world, and I know wherever the 2021 graduates wander the world will be made a better place. QUOTE FROM FLORA TUCKER COLLEGE CAPTAIN 2021
We are delighted to share with you the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2021. This year group has persisted through two years of uncertainty and disruption brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. We admire their academic successes but mostly we are unashamedly proud of the resilience, optimism and capacity to adapt displayed by these young women over the course of their HSC years. We would like to particularly acknowledge those girls who have achieved significant growth and surpassed their own aspirations during their Brigidine journey. The College has maintained its consistently high academic standing again this year and we would like to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff for their unfailing dedication, care and professionalism. Ms Laetitia Richmond Principal
BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
4
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 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 2021. Some of the highlights from the results for the Class of 2021 are: Dux: Tara Thai achieved an ATAR of 98.95. Joint Proxime: Abbie Gates and Sarah Wang both achieved ATARs of 98.65. Top All Rounder: Tara Thai. An ‘all-rounder’ is a student who has achieved at least 10 units over 90%. Top Achievers in the State: Tara Thai 1st in Drama Alyssa Wong (Year 11, 2021) 4th in Information and Digital Technology Jessica Marx (Year 11, 2021) 5th in Studies of Religion II Distinguished Achievers: 86 students were mentioned on the Distinguished Achievers list, with 153 Band 6s across a broad range of courses. Brigidine College ranked: • 10th among Catholic Girls’ Schools in NSW • 66th overall in NSW • 2nd in Legal Studies with 99% of students receiving a Band 6 • 3rd in Drama with 91% of students receiving a Band 6 ATAR BELOW 80
2021 RESULTS BREAKDOWN
6% 60 ATAR ABOVE 80
%
ATAR ABOVE 90
34%
OUT OF 126 YEAR 12 STUDENTS: 43 (34%) RECEIVED AN ATAR OF ABOVE 90 76 (60%) RECEIVED AN ATAR OF ABOVE 80 21.1% OF BRIGIDINE STUDENTS RECEIVED A BAND 6 COMPARED TO 11.4% OF ALL HSC STUDENTS 45% OF BRIGIDINE STUDENTS RECEIVED A BAND 5 COMPARED TO THE 28.3% OF ALL HSC STUDENTS
2021 HSC RESULTS
CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION AT UTS Maya Preziuso has been offered a prestigious Co-Op Scholarship to the University of UTS in Bachelor of Accounting. These scholarships are highly valued and sought after with only 28 students selected from more than 1000 applications. This is the 5th consecutive year that Brigidine students have been awarded this industry supported scholarship. With the support and guidance of staff at the College our students applied and were successful in gaining a range of valuable post school opportunities at Tertiary institutions.
5
BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
6
DUX WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
ARTS & LAWS
DUX 98.95
TARA THAI Although leaving the comfort and familiarity of high school is a daunting thought, I am looking forward to beginning my Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degree, majoring in Politics, at the University of Sydney. I have always held a deep interest in becoming a lawyer, keen to incorporate my interests in public speaking, the humanities and critical thinking, into a lifelong career.
At university I hope to continue to foster my love for learning instilled in me during my time at Brigidine as well as acquire the skills and knowledge required to succeed in my future endeavours. I am still undecided on the area of law I wish to pursue, however, I am certain that I want my career to make a positive difference in the lives of others and I know that I will do so with the Brigidine values of strength and gentleness close to my heart.
2021 HSC RESULTS
7
JOINT PROXIME WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
EDUCATION & SCIENCE
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
JOINT PROXIME 98.65
JOINT PROXIME 98.65
ABBIE GATES
SARAH WANG
This year I am looking forward to starting a double degree of Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Science at Macquarie University, which will eventually allow me to become a high school mathematics teacher. During my time at Brigidine, particularly in the accelerated HSC program, I realised my true passion and love for maths and problem solving. Since then, becoming a teacher and sharing this passion with others has been my dream career. I am excited to be able to help and inspire students in the future, whilst also being able to practice something that I love each day.
This year I will be starting my five year Bachelor of Advanced Mathematics (Honours)/Computer Science at UNSW. I’ve been interested in mathematics since a very young age because I love the process of logical thinking, and it has been my strongest and favourite subject since preschool. Owing to my love of maths, I am currently employed as a mathematics tutor in coaching centres, which is a part-time role I am passionate about. My future goal is to work in the field of Artificial Intelligence, especially in the medical sector, where I wish to make a contribution to the improvement of technology and health.
BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
8
TARA THAI - DUX 98.95 ALL ROUNDER 1ST IN STATE DRAMA
ABBIE GATES - PROXIME 98.65
SARAH WANG - PROXIME 98.65
FLORA TUCKER 98.20
College Senior Leader, Public Speaking Captain, Drama Performer of the Year, 1st Drama, 1st English Extension 2, 3rd English Advanced, 3rd English Extension 1, 4th Legal Studies, Academic Excellence Award, Academic Application Blue Line, Application to Studies, Graduated with Senior Honours Subjects – Drama, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, Legal Studies, Studies of Religion
House Captain Kildare, 1st French Continuers, 2nd Mathematics Extension 1, 2nd PDHPE, Academic Achievement White Line, Application to Studies Subjects – English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, PDHPE, French Continuers, Studies of Religion
Joseph Maurer Shield Award for Mathematics , 1st Mathematics Extension 1, 1st Mathematics Extension 2, 2nd Economics, Academic Application White Line, Application to Studies, Graduated with Senior Honours Subjects – Economics, English Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Studies of Religion II
College Captain, Brigidine College Medal, 1st English Advanced, 1st Visual Arts, 1st Modern History, Gleeson Family Award for Year 12 Modern History, 2nd English Extension 1, Academic Excellence Award, Academic Achievement White Line, Application to Studies, Graduated with Senior Honours Subjects – English Advanced, English Extension 1, Mathematics Advanced, Modern History, Studies of Religion, Visual Arts
MAYA PREZIUSO 98.20
CAITLIN FLETCHER 98.00
COURTNEY WILKINSON 97.05
SARAH MATTHEWS 96.65
Sports Aerobics Captain, 1st English Standard, 2nd Business Studies, 2nd Mathematics Extension 2, Academic Application White Line, Application to Studies Subjects – Business Studies, Drama, English Standard, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Studies of Religion
College Senior Leader, 1st Food Technology, 1st Personal Development, Health & Physical Education, 2nd Biology, College Blue for Academic Application, Application to Studies, AFL Blue Line Subjects – Biology, English Advanced, Food Technology, Mathematics Advanced, PDHPE, Studies of Religion
College Senior Leader, The Ampol Best All Rounder Award, Diamond Jubilee Award for Academic Excellence, 1st Ancient History, 1st History Extension, Vanessa Kirk Award for Ancient History, 1st English Extension 1, 1st Legal Studies, 2nd English Advanced, Academic Excellence Award, Academic Application Gold Line, Application to Studies, Graduated with Senior Honours Subjects – Ancient History, English Advanced, English Extension 1, Legal Studies, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Studies of Religion
Drama Captain, Musical Captain, 1st Music 1, DEA Gold Award, Academic Application White Line, Application to Studies Subjects – Drama, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, Mathematics Advanced, Music, Studies of Religion II
2021 HSC RESULTS BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
99
2021 HSC RESULTS
86
153
98.95
STUDENTS MENTIONED ON THE DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS LIST
MENTIONS ON THE DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS LIST ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF COURSES
BRIGIDINE’S HIGHEST ATAR ACHIEVED
THOSE WHO SCORED 90 MARKS OR HIGHER - BAND 6
3
BRIGIDINE RANKED 10TH IN NSW OUT OF CATHOLIC GIRLS SCHOOLS
TOP ACHIEVERS IN THE STATE BRIGIDINE RANKED 66TH SCHOOL IN NSW
2 SELECTIONS FOR HSC SHOWCASES
34
%
OVER A MARK OF 90
153
322
BAND 6 MENTIONS
BAND 5 MENTIONS
60
%
OVER A MARK OF 80
BRIGIDINE COLLEGE ST IVES
10
NESA HSC SHOWCASES
SAPPHIRE COAT BY MADELEINE COAKES Selected for TEXSTYLE
MATIKA MENDEL Nominated for CALLBACK
MADISON XEGAS Nominated for ENCORE
TARA THAI Nominated for ONSTAGE
STELLA HALL, HAYLEY SEETO AND MOLLIE HINE Nominated for ONSTAGE
EMILY AMBROGIO Nominated for ENCORE
2021 HSC RESULTS
11
JESSICA WILSON Selected for CALLBACK
NATALIE THEODORE Nominated for ENCORE
CHANTELLE MASSON Nominated for ONSTAGE
CHARLOTTE THOMSON Nominated for CALLBACK
SARAH MATTHEWS Nominated for ONSTAGE
TEXSTYLE is an exhibition of Higher
School Certificate Textiles and Design Major Projects.
CALLBACK is the annual showcase of exemplary performances and compositions by HSC students of Dance.
ENCORE is a program of outstanding performances and compositions by students from the HSC Music examinations.
ONSTAGE is a presentation of
performances and projects by HSC Drama students. NATALIE BOWESMAN Nominated for SHAPE
SHAPE exhibits a selection of students’ exemplary 2021 HSC major projects from Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design.
Brigidine College 325 Mona Vale Road St Ives NSW 2075 +61 2 9988 6200 office@brigidine.nsw.edu.au brigidine.nsw.edu.au
facebook @brigidine.stives instagram @brigidinecollegestives find us on YouTube