The Crier The Newsletter of Cobram Anglican Grammar School
Term Three Edition, 2023
Cody defies physics on his way to one of Victoria's top education honours Early in Term Three, Year 12 student Cody Lincoln received one of the highest honours in Victorian education – a Premier's VCE Award! With different brackets of Premier’s Awards, Cody received a Study Award for achieving a flawless study score of 50 in Physics during the 2022 academic year. The awards ceremony was held on 27 July at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Among the 1000 attendees were Cody's parents Renee and Andrew, who proudly watched on as their son was presented with his award. Also attending were Cobram AGS secondary school teachers Mr Gary Smith and Mrs Melonie Smith. Both have taught Cody over the years and have been huge sources of encouragement. Revelling in the afterglow of this rare achievement, Cody said it still hasn’t quite sunk in. “I am very proud to receive a Premier’s Award. I didn’t think it would happen and I certainly wasn’t aiming that high! When I really stop and think about it, I realise it’s pretty special,” Cody told the Crier.
Cody's faultless performance in Physics was all the more remarkable considering he was a Year 11 student at the time, demonstrating his exceptional grasp of the subject matter and his commitment to academic excellence from the outset of his VCE program. A total of 331 awards were presented to commend the achievements of 300 high-achieving students. Cody was one of just seven students from around the state who received a Study Award for Physics; and was the only student to receive the honour from a regional or rural school. While Cody acknowledges that students from rural areas are often disadvantaged compared to students in large metropolitan cities, he implored students from the country to rise to these challenges by simply working hard and utlising the expertise of their teachers in order to achieve their goals. “Don’t let it stop you. Sure, we’re at a disadvantage compared to city students who may have private tutors but we still can achieve high results if we put our minds to it,” he said. Cody added that his Premier’s Award wouldn’t have been possible without the unconditional support of some key people in his life. “I want to thank my parents and Mr and Mrs Smith especially for helping me achieve the award,” he said.
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