Catholic OBSERVER, The Diocese of Bathurst
CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE BATHURST
Celebrating Impressive Results
Outstanding Achievements in HSC
R
ecently students and families from across the Diocese celebrated some very impressive HSC results at the Diocesan Secondary Schools Awards Ceremony.
Condon, Laura-Anne Dennis, Anna Fenlon (MacKillop College, Bathurst), Ashliegh Cunial, Carrie Williams (James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange) and Matthew For the first time awards were presented Doohan (St. Johns College, Dubbo). for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Student of the Year and Bishop McKenna, Father Paul The highest score for Studies of Indigenous VET Student of the Year. Devitt (Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Religion II was awarded to Makaela Education) and Mrs Jenny Allen Bowman (James Sheahan Catholic Both awards recognise students who (Executive Director of Schools) High School, Orange) with 98/100, have demonstrated exceptional skill, congratulated the significant Makaela came 6th in the state of NSW commitment and achievement in accomplishments of the students. for Studies of Religion II. their VET course as part of the HSC. In 2013, 439 students studied for the Higher School Certificate. Courses were offered in 53 subjects from both academic and vocational education areas.
New Vet Awards
All students in Y12 study either Studies of Religion I or II.
Courses can be from those studied in school, through TAFE or as a schoolbased apprentice or trainee (SBAT). Penny Duggan (MacKillop College) was awarded VET student of the Year.
Students scored 130 Band 6 (over 90%) results with three students gaining 10 units at Band 6 and receiving AllThe highest Australian Tertiary Rounder Achievement Awards. Penny studied Hospitality (Kitchen Admissions Rank (ATAR) was 99.45 (out Operations) and had gained a silver of 100) and was earned by Makaela Three students, Makaela Bowman medal at the World Skills Commercial Bowman (James Sheahan Catholic and Madeleine Whalan from James Cookery Competition after being High School, Orange). Sheahan CHS and Matthew Doohan placed first in the Western NSW from St. John’s College Dubbo, were Culinary Challenge. The highest score in Studies of Religion placed on the State Order of Merit I of 46/50 was shared by Dominica and received Premier’s Awards. Penny’s nomination was supported by
Makaela Bowman,
Matthew Doohan,
James Sheahan Highest Diocesan ATAR rank of 99.45
St Johns College
MacKillop College
Highest Diocesan Mark SOR I 46/50
Highest Diocesan Mark SOR I 46/50
Highest Diocesan Mark SOR II 96/100
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Dominica Condon,