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Twins, triplets make classes a family affair Stephen Taylor steve@mpnews.com.au TEACHERS may have been forgiven for thinking they were seeing double – and even triple – at Frankston High School this year. The year 12 cohort had five sets of twins and one set of triplets. Senior campus principal Helen Wilson admits she has never had so many at the one time. “They all relate well with one another and are very close with their siblings,” she said. Only two of the twins and two of the triplets are identical and they all have different interests. While the twins and triplets are usually in different classes, Mrs Wilson said: “if they were in the same class they would probably sit together. “This is a unique situation as far as enrolments are concerned, but it has been lovely.” The twins and triplets are: Sarah and Rebecca Wallace: Both studied year 12 outdoor education in
year 11 and received the same study score – 49. Sarah wants to pursue a career as an outdoor education and PE teacher and Rebecca wants to study a bachelor of global studies combined with a bachelor of science. Brittany and Daniel Van Zeil: School captain Brittany has been selected in the Generations in Jazz Academy, to perform with James Morrison. She hopes to study science or biomedicine at Melbourne University and volunteer at Camp America. Daniel’s team came first in the state in the Chemistry Titration competition. He hopes to continue his studies in chemistry. Mahalay and Max Gore: Mahalay would like to study psychology with honours. Max would like to study a bachelor of science degree. Sebastian and Ben Farchione: Sebastian performed at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. He has also been selected in the Generations in Jazz Academy, to perform with James Morrison. He hopes to study
astronomy and astrophysics after music. Ben hopes to study animation at Swinburne University and, eventually, direct films. He is the senior concert band captain. Anna and Bridget Petry: Bridget would like a career in fashion and design after studying at RMIT. She won the VET Fashion and Design Award. Anna would also like to attend RMIT and study a bachelor of design fashion (honours). Anna won the VET Applied Fashion Design Technology Award. Triplets are Ethan, Niall and Tylan Mehmed: Ethan hopes to study a business course at university and continue acting. Niall hopes to complete a degree in engineering (chemical or aerospace). Tylan wants to work in the elite sports industry in relation to business, umpire at the AFL level and, perhaps, join the police force when he is 21. The year’s over for the year 12s – they start their exams on Wednesday with English. Stephen Taylor
Business equals share awards IT was a family affair at the Frankston and Mornington Excellence in Business Awards at the Frankston Arts Centre last week. Dr Sally Shaw and husband Michael Savage both won awards for their respective businesses. Dr Shaw - owner of Peninsula Skin Cancer Centres in Mornington and Frankston - won the award for personal services and was also named the overall winner of the business finalists. Husband Michael accepted the Hall of Fame award for his Enchanted Adventure Garden at Arthurs Seat, which had won the Tourism business award three years running.
Spoils of victory: Entrepreneur Michael Savage and Dr Sally Shaw. Picture: Mike Fletcher photography
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“It was the first time we had entered the Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre and we were pretty confident we could win our category, but I’m so excited to win the overall business prize,” Dr Shaw said as she juggled her trophies and certificates. “Michael hasn’t won that one.” Michael was very supportive of his wife’s triumph: “Sally has worked very hard over the past 10 years to build up her skin cancer practice and deserves to win the overall prize tonight. “Now the skin cancer clinic will have to work towards joining the Enchanted Adventure Garden in the Hall of Fame.” Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre was rewarded for its high rate of skin cancer detection: one melanoma a day, and also for its community awareness programs for skin cancer detection and sun protection. Peninsula Skin Cancer Centre is the major sponsor of Frankston City Council’s Senior’s Festival this month. Stephen Taylor
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