2023 VCE Achievers

ENABLING CONFIDENT FUTURES

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

At The Hamilton and Alexandra College, the entire school community supports the students on their path to a confident future. This year, we are delighted that the Year 12 students have successfully achieved their VCE and have been rewarded for their efforts through long periods of resilience and adaptability.

The Hamilton and Alexandra College has maintained its excellent academic record with 15 per cent of VCE students achieving an ATAR over 90 and 38 per cent over 80.

Our students set themselves high personal goals and rose to the challenge of the VCE. The Hamilton and Alexandra College is a non-selective school and we work in partnership with students to uncover their strengths and passions.

The College’s VCE results have again demonstrated the school’s commitment to academic excellence and the team of excellent staff who work closely with students to achieve their personal best.

We are very proud of the Class of 2023.

They are well-rounded, compassionate respectful young adults, who are ready for their confident future. The achievements of our students are a reflection of the incredible work of our College partnership between our dedicated teachers, parents and students.

Mr Michael Horne Principal

95.2 15% 38% 50%

DUX ATAR OF THE COHORT ACHIEVED AN ATAR ABOVE 90 OF THE COHORT ACHIEVED AN ATAR ABOVE 80

UNIVERSITIES

CONFIDENT

OF THE COHORT ACHIEVED AN ATAR IN THE TOP 30 % NATIONALLY

THE CLASS OF 2023

Beyond the classroom, this cohort also celebrated success across many sporting arenas, involvement in drama, dance, music, art, public speaking, debating and social service programs, and many more personal achievements across a wide range of areas.

The University of Melbourne Monash University

Deakin University

Swinburne University Australian Catholic University

The University of Adelaide

DUX

A CONFIDENT FUTURE IN SCIENCE Catherine

“Katie” Richardson

The 2023 Dux, Katie Richardson, with an ATAR of 95.2 joined College in Year 7.

Katie has been a role model of hard work, determination, resilience, and kindness. In her final year, Katie was Vice School Captain, Chair of the SRC, Public Speaking and Debating Captain and Library Captain.

Her VCE subjects included Chemistry, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, English, Chinese Language, Culture and Society and Applied Computing: Software Development.

In Year 12, Katie was awarded the annual subject prizes for Chinese Language, Culture and Society, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Chemistry, along with the ADF Leadership and Teamwork Award, Cup for Citizenship and Martelle and Prize for Public Speaking and Debating.

Katie will be studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne.

PROXIME ACCESSIT

A CONFIDENT FUTURE IN DEFENCE Alec

Watson

The 2023 Proxime Accessit, Alex Watson, with an ATAR of 94.8, joined College as a Year 6 student travelling on the Warrnambool bus each to school.

Captain of Public Speaking and Debating in Year 12, he studied English, Extended Investigation, History Revolutions, History: Australian History, Literature and Psychology VCE subjects.

INTERNATIONAL DUX

A CONFIDENT FUTURE IN ENGINEERING

Yong Soeung Ly

Yong Soeung achieved an ATAR of 92.4, an incredible feat after attending two years of school online from Cambodia with difficult time differences.

A quiet student, Yong Soeung was a positive influence in the Boarding House and organised several student events as Racquet Sports Captain in Year 12.

His VCE subjects included Chinese Second Language, English as an

Additional Language, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist Mathematics. He received the prize for English as an Additional Language in Year 12.

Yong Soeung will study Engineering in Melbourne.

In Year 12, Alec was awarded the annual subject prizes for Literature, English and History Revolutions.

In 2024, Alec is joining the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra where he will be training to become an Army Officer, as well as completing a Bachelor of Arts.

Millie Davidson

Edward Williamson

A quiet achiever and role model in the Boarding House, Ed worked extremely hard in his final year with a clear goal of becoming a Marine Biologist. Ed is moving to the University of Tasmania in 2024 to complete a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science.

Starting to play the viola at age nine, Millie has now achieved an Associate of Music Australia (AmusA). Her resume of musical accomplishments is incredible, holding reserve positions for Australian Youth Orchestra 2023 and Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy in 2021, 2022, 2023 and being conducted by world-renowned Sir Simon Rattle, conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. Millie will be studying Music at The University of Melbourne in 2024.

Charlie Duver

Ruby Kent

Ruby joined College in her final year and faced serious health challenges. Her resilience, determination and optimism towards her studies and making the most of all College opportunities has been inspiring. Ruby achieved her goal of studying a double degree of Business Management and Primary Teaching in 2024.

Combining his two passions of agriculture and design, Charlie optimised his VCE Visual Communication Design subject in Year 12 and rebranded his family’s farming business. With a detailed marketing plan, he launched a new brand, interactive website and marketing materials. Charlie will be studying a Bachelor of Agriculture at Charles Sturt University in 2024.

Pictured with Head of Art, Mrs Erica James.

Harley Milich

A College student from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12, Harley was a passionate Berry House team member and supported House sports and activities. His strong interest in the field of Information Technology is leading towards a very exciting career, studying Games and Interactivity/Animation at Swinburne University in 2024.