Celebrating the Class of 2022

‘The purpose of life is to matter and be ever mindful of the opportunities that we can both individually and collectively provide for others.’

— Ken Wyatt

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2022 CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

COMBINED VCE AND IB ATAR SCORES

219

students

36

IB students

255

Total students

We are very proud of the Class of 2022. Congratulations to the Dux at each campus in achieving exceptional results. Dux of School, International Baccalaureate (IB) Dux and Dux of The Ridgeway Campus Leia Casci, and Dux of School, School VCE Dux and Dux of The Ridgeway Campus Koen Dubrow, both received an ATAR of 99.7. Also, Samuel Bevacqua, VCE Dux of Plenty Campus achieved an ATAR of 98.2.

As an open-entry school, students of all abilities are a part of our School community. Although the results share some of our top achievements, the importance of celebrating the personal best of all our students cannot be underestimated. We congratulate all students who have worked to their capacity and thank the dedicated teaching staff who have supported them.

‘Excellence is the greatest result of always striving to do better’ – Pat Riley

The Class of 2022 have lived this mantra and I have great confidence that we will hear much about their successes in all walks of life

in the years to come.

We are extremely proud of our Class of 2022, who once again faced a challenging year. These students showed great maturity and empathy for others. Each and every member of this year level is an exemplary young person of character. We wish them success in their future endeavours, and they will hold a special place in the history of our School.

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4.1% 99+ Top 1% of the State

20% 95+ Top 5% of the State

34% 90+ Top 10% of the State

Combined VCE and IB median ATAR

84.6 – MEDIAN ATAR

99.95 – HIGHEST ATAR POSSIBLE

Combined VCE and IB median ATAR is an impressive 84.6, placing 50 percent of students in the top 15.4 percent of the State.

HIGHEST POSSIBLE SUBJECT GRADES

56

Combined perfect VCE subject scores and IB grades of 7 (highest possible grade)

Gerard

Principal

IB scores have converted to impressive ATAR equivalents.

In 2022, a number of Year 12 students at Ivanhoe Grammar School chose to undertake the well-respected International Baccalaureate (IB) to expand their options for tertiary education.

The dedication and hard work for these students were realised in early January 2023 with the release of the IB results.

DUCES OF 2022

IB HIGH ACHIEVERS

94%

80+ ATAR

Congratulations to all students, we are extremely proud of their achievements.

In particular, we would like to congratulate our Dux of School, International Baccalaureate (IB) Dux and Dux of The Ridgeway Campus, Leia Casci who achieved an IB score of 44 and an ATAR of 99.7 which places her in the top 0.3% of the State.

LEIA CASCI

Dux of School, International Baccalaureate (IB) Dux and Dux of The Ridgeway Campus

ATAR: 99.7

What university are you going to and what will you be studying?

I am going to Melbourne University to study Biomedicine.

What is your future aspiration?

To practise medicine.

KOEN DUBROW

Dux of School, School VCE Dux and Dux of The Ridgeway Campus

ATAR: 99.7

What university are you going to and what will you be studying?

I am going to study a Bachelor of Philosophy (Science) at Australian National University.

What is your future aspiration?

Right now I am looking at completing my course and then to a future in science.

SAMUEL BEVACQUA

VCE Dux of Plenty Campus

ATAR: 98.2

What university are you going to and what will you be studying?

I’m studying a double degree in Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts at Monash University. I’m also exploring international programs in Classical Studies.

What is your future aspiration?

I’m exploring several possible future careers. My general aspiration is to be happy in whatever career I choose, and to make a meaningful and inspired contribution to my chosen field.

HOUSE SPIRIT

Ivanhoe Grammar School has a thriving House Program that gives students the opportunity to step out of their comfort zones, make new friends and participate in a wide range of fun and interesting activities. We know that students who feel good about themselves and who are excited and stimulated by their learning environment are more likely to fully engage and learn.

ATHELSTANE

HOUSE CAPTAINS

Raiika Bolandian, Mason Chapman, Nethum Perera

The best event that I managed was the House Swimming Carnival.

Through my house captaincy, I was able to build both new and deeper connections with all students in Athelstane House, allowing me to feel a greater sense of belonging and connection towards my school community.

House spirit means getting up and giving it a go, regardless of worries about exiting your comfort zone or trying new experiences. It also means showing amazing sportsmanship and support towards other Houses, and great cheer for those participating.

Raiika Bolandian – House Captain on behalf of all

LINCOLN

HOUSE CAPTAINS

Miranda Darby, Seyon Uruththiran, Brae McCormack

Our favourite event we managed was the House Athletics Carnival.

Through our involvement in the House Program we have learnt how to better deal with and motivate younger students to participate in house activities, as well as having a fun time being a part of a group.

House spirit means everyone getting involved, even if it just means cheering from the sidelines. Having a level of energy, and everyone supporting each other.

Miranda Darby, Seyon Uruththiran, Brae McCormack –House Captains

SHERWOOD HOUSE CAPTAINS

Lucy Schaefer and Oscar Wilson

My favourite event was the Athletics Carnival. Oscar and I were able to work closely to ensure that every event was filled, and had immense cooperation from all our House, but especially the Year 12s. I felt nothing but pride being able to hold the trophy with Oscar at the end of the day.

I have learnt how important it is to lead by example. To gain participation from our house, I found that fully immersing myself and engaging with whatever task lay ahead prompted such enthusiasm.

To me, House spirit means to involve yourself despite hesitations, or even limitations. It means to give everything a go to benefit your team, simultaneously expanding your own horizons. As well, a strong, positive attitude allows for such spirit to emerge, being infectious upon your peers.

Lucy Schaefer – House Captain

The Athletics Carnival was highly enjoyable because I saw so many of my peers getting involved and having a good time. I will miss moments like these greatly.

The House Program gave me an immense sense of belonging to the School, particularly in my first years at Ivanhoe. Being in Sherwood taught me a lot about inclusivity and the benefit of communities in life.

Someone with a great deal of House spirit is enthusiastic, positive, and inclusive above all else in my view.

Oscar Wilson – House Captain

THORESBY HOUSE CAPTAINS

Mia Grant and Paris Nifakos

Although we thoroughly enjoyed managing all the House events, our favourite was the inaugural House Arts Competition. The participation was outstanding and made for a fantastic House bonding activity. The liveliness of ArtsEdge and the Visual Arts staff (especially Ms Patterson) was infectious. The experience was made even sweeter by a Thoresby victory!

The House Program has taught us many things about teamwork and leadership. One of the most valuable aspects of the program is the inter-year level participation. Many a time, we have witnessed positive interactions between students across year levels, whether it is Year 12 students cheering on a Year 7 tug-of-war team, or Year 8 students hyping up Year 11’s in the pool. This willingness to work together has taught us the value of working as a team to reach a common goal. By promoting such beneficial team building, the House Program has given rise to many long-lasting friendships. We always say that Thoresby is number one in spirit. To us, House spirit is the courage to push not only yourself out of your comfort zone, but to also support and encourage those around you to do the same. House competitions go far beyond winning a trophy, it is the small and often unnoticed victories and positives that are what drives the program. No matter the result, we will always be there to motivate our fellow house members and congratulate them for their efforts. If each student gives it their best shot and has fun, as House Prefects we are satisfied. It is not about the result, it is about the actions before and after that really matter.

Mia Grant and Paris Nifakos – House Captains

YOUNG PEOPLE OF CHARACTER

There is so much to celebrate at Ivanhoe in 2022! It has been a year filled with rich learning and growth. Most importantly, it has been a year of connecting onsite together! As Ivanhoe Learners we value and celebrate difference. We believe that learning success comes in a variety of forms. Learning at Ivanhoe involves much more than a traditional curriculum. We aspire to develop Ivanhoe Learners, with character

TOM MILETO

The best thing about the final years of an Ivanhoe education was the sense of unity and family in the Class of 2022. This family vibe was constructed through total inclusivity and familiarity between all students and all teachers. There were two key challenges I experienced during Year 11 and 12 of the IB. They were academic self-belief and balance. However, through collaborating with my teachers and changing my mindset as well as implementing a weekly study schedule I was able to overcome these challenges. A young person of character is someone who believes in themselves, and further, someone who stays true to their internal values. The ‘character’ inside of the young person of character refers to a strength in being oneself in whichever and whatever environment. This character also depicts someone who is not afraid to stick out and doesn’t feel obliged to conform to what may be seen as ‘cool’. By completing my last few years at Ivanhoe there’s no doubt my character has grown.

GEORDIE PANOUSIS

The best thing about Ivanhoe was the myriad of opportunities, allowing me to develop aspects of myself that will serve me well into the future. This was made possible due to the dedication of a talented and motivated team of teachers and mentors. This enabled me to build rich relationships with other students in a supportive and caring community. I have a tendency to be naturally conservative, being somewhat risk averse. However, I learned that when I took a risk and was courageous enough to try something new and apply myself to that activity, I developed my skills and grew as a person, developing deeper relationships and gaining satisfaction and confidence from new achievements. This was mainly realised through the excellent Cadet Program at Ivanhoe as well as the brilliant Musical Theatre Program. A young person of character is someone who practises and displays the values of integrity, understanding, responsibility, and respect, in every aspect of their life. A young person of character also displays leadership and has the kindness and courage to make others in the community feel welcomed and included, even when it means that you have to step out of your own comfort zone to do so. I think that a young person of character is someone that you can rely on to volunteer their own time and resources into helping serve the community with a positive demeanour. Also, by helping others to gain confidence within themselves and shine you can become a better person yourself and further reinforce the content of your character.

attributes that enable each young person to have a positive influence upon their contemporary surrounding community and their future world. There are many, many stories of individual growth and great learning success, congratulations to the Class of 2022.

Carmel Fry Director of Academic learning

TAPU NICOL

Cadet camps were a highlight of my final years at school. I was fortunate enough to be Head of Training and Assessment, and played a part in planning the camps. Seeing the hard work come to fruition was really rewarding. I was able to make new friends, build upon past friendships and have fun. Cadet camps were a time I could get away from the stress of school and challenge myself, while also having fun with my friends and creating many unique memories. The two biggest challenges I faced were managing my time and coping with the stress of school. I was involved in many activities both in and outside of school. With the increase in workload for Year 12, it took time to get organised and figure out how to make everything work. With that, as well as it being my final year of school, I felt a lot more stress than usual. It took a bit to figure out the best ways to cope, but I am grateful to my family, friends and teachers for helping me get through those challenges. A young person of character is hard to define with just one quality. If I had to, I would say a young person of character is someone that is willing to be true to themselves. Having the confidence to be unapologetically yourself is a quality I’ve always admired and is something easier said than done.

FENY PATEL

The best thing about my final years of school was the bond formed with my classmates going into the Senior Years. Having been through so much together and being such a small cohort, I found that we were always there for each other and made some of the best memories. The main challenge that I faced and overcame in my final years was finding a balance between school and personal life. I often found myself overwhelmed with schoolwork and needed a reminder to take time out for the things I loved as well. I believe a young person of character is one that is open minded and self-aware of their actions as well as their impact on others.

STUDENT PATHWAYS WHERE TO NEXT?

TERTIARY OFFERS BY INSTITUTION

TERTIARY OFFERS BY COURSE

Australian Catholic University - 1.2%

Deakin College - 0.4%

Deakin University - 8.6%

Melbourne Polytechnic - 0.4%

Federation University Australia - 0.8%

La Trobe University - 16.1%

University of Melbourne - 25.9%

Monash College - 2.3%

Monash University - 20.4%

RMIT - 18%

Swinburne University of Technology - 3.9%

Victoria University - 1.6%

SAE Creative Media Institute - 0.4%

TERTIARY OFFERS

98.8%

Over 98 percent of the Class of 2022 received a university offer as at 14 February (excluding students who didn’t apply for a local university place through the VTAC system).

Agriculture, Environmental & Related Studies - 0.3%

Architecture & Building - 7.5%

Creative Arts - 7.5%

Education - 1%

Engineering & Related Technologies - 11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services - 0.3%

Health - 11.8%

Information Technology - 5.6%

Management & Commerce - 19.9%

Natural & Physical Science - 17%

Society & Culture - 18%

HONOURS COURSES OFFERED

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

18 students were offered the University of Melbourne Graduate Entry Guarantee.

1 student was offered a Monash University Masters Accelerated Pathway.

30 students were offered the Aspire Program at La Trobe University.

5 students received the Swinburne University Early Offer Program.

3 students from the Class of 2022 were offered an ACU Guarantee.

53 students from the Class of 2022 were offered places in Honours courses.

DOUBLE DEGREE OFFERED

NOTABLE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

1 student was offered a La Trobe University Master Course Package.

PARENT SATISFACTION WITH CHILD’S TERTIARY PLACEMENT

Parent Score 9.24

Disappointed

51 students from the Class of 2022 were offered a double degree (excluding University of Melbourne as they do not offer double degrees).

La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Scholarship.

The University of Melbourne Principals’ Scholarship.

In a recent survey of parents of the Class of 2022, their average satisfaction was found to be extremely high regarding their child’s tertiary placement.

‘One of my favourite role models was a teacher because from the start she pretty much told me I could do anything I wanted as long as I believed in myself.’

— Belinda Dawney