SCHOLARSHIP
IN THE NEWS RGS students are mixing it with the best from around the State and the nation, whether that be in public speaking, mathematics competitions or a business challenge. Here is just a snapshot of achievements from Term 2!
National Finalist
Mathematics Champions
Jazz group wins National honour
Year 12 student Harshitha Peddireddy represented the Rockhampton Fitzroy River Lions Club at the National Final of the Lions Youth of the Year public speaking competition. Harshitha joined some of the best young public speakers from around Australia. Harshitha ealier won the Queensland final after being interviewed about her knolwedge of local, national and international affairs, along with leadership and community involvement. Harshitha also presented two impromptu speeches along with a prepared speech.
Year 12 student Millicent Rayner (pictured) placed second in the State in the annual UQ/QAMT Problem Solving Competition. This followed RGS success in the regional Maths Team Challenge competition with Year 5, Year 6, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 teams winning their divisions and the Year 7 team placing second in their division. RGS Year 11 student Oliver Dunn won the Rex Boggs Medal in the individual shootout competition.
Congratulations to the RGS Small Jazz Ensemble on placing first in their division at Generations in Jazz – a national jazz competition. Three students were also selected in the “super band”. Congratulations to Alain Li (Alto Saxophone), Millicent Rayner (Trumpet 1) and Ben Reid (Trumpet 2). Generations in Jazz is a National Jazz Band competition held throughout Australia each year that involves 5500 students performing across different sections and divisions.
