Extraordinary Achievements

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MATHEMATICS AT AN ELITE LEVEL

Laura in Year 9 has had great success in several elite level maths competitions. This year, Laura was awarded a prize in the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO) and Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC), a Silver Medal in the Australian Mathematics Olympiad (AMO), and a Gold Medal in the Australian Maths Olympiad Committee (AMOC) Senior Contest. Laura also received an invitation to participate in the AMOC School of Excellence Senior Stream. Outside of school, Laura also competed in the University of Melbourne School Mathematics Olympiad (SMO) where her team came third and will now compete in the University School Maths Olympics contest.

MAYA, AN UP-AND-COMING ECONOMIST

Congratulations to Maya in Year 12 who was one of five winners in the 2022 Australian Economics Olympiad. The Olympiad is a series of fun and challenging activities aimed at refining and testing secondary school students’ knowledge of economics.

Maya travelled to Sydney for the award ceremony at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Maya had the opportunity to speak with economists in the research and modelling departments and met the Assistant Governor, Luci Ellis, Deputy Governor, Michele Bullock, and Governor, Phillip Lowe, all of whom shared valuable insights. ‘It was intriguing to hear about their lives and journeys to get to their current roles, and I am grateful to the RBA, the Education Department, and the Australian Economics Olympiad organisation for this unique opportunity,’ said Maya.

In Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) sport, Fintona’s Junior Hockey Team won the B Grand Final against Melbourne Girls Grammar with a score of 2 to 1.

In the Boroondara Netball Association’s Winter Competition, the Finches Team won their Grand Final against Genazzano scoring 31 goals to 10. Well done to all the hockey and netball players.

Zoe in Year 11 took out third place in the 400m Final and second in the 800m Final at the GSV Track and Field Finals and ran personal bests in both. Zoe has been running since she was seven and loves that it’s a sport that pushes her to her physical and mental limits.

SILVER AT NATIONAL FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Congratulations to Abby in Year 8 who, with her team, Eclipse, was awarded a Silver Medal at the Australian Figure Skating Championships in Brisbane. Abby has been skating for five years, she trains up to four times a week and loves being part of a team sport.

ELIZA REPRESENTS THE STATE IN HOCKEY

As a member of the Victorian team, Eliza in Year 7 competed at the National U13’s Hockey Championships in Hobart this year. It was a tough tournament with 11 hardfought, nail-biting games in just eight days. Eliza was regularly acknowledged by opposition coaches for her fearless running into the direct line of fire from opposition forwards during short corners, as well as her ‘elite’ defensive pressure. ‘I learnt a lot about myself and the game of hockey and most importantly I learnt about handling pressure and building resilience. Overall it was a lot of fun and I look forward to doing it again,’ said Eliza.