The final chapter of high school life for year 12 students across the area has been written, following the release ATAR results on Friday, December 14.
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The results meant a time of celebration for St Clare’s High School students, as many returned to their now former stomping grounds to share their good news.
Matt Parvin received an ATAR of 84.45.
Within the confines of the score was a band six in industrial technology wood.
This result was the ninth highest in NSW.
“Yeah, it’s not too bad,” a very humble Matt said.
Matt’s major project, a tool chest, was featured at the recent Manning Great Lakes High Schools Technology Display.
It will also be on display at InTech at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.
He drew inspiration for the project from his dad and grandfather.
Matt secured three band fives on top of the band six.
He plans on attending University of NSW to complete a degree in building and construction project management.
Jennifer Wesley recorded band six in advanced English, English extension one, mathematics and studies of religion one.
Add in two band fives and the result was an ATAR of 94.05.
The outgoing school vice-captain said balancing school work with other commitments was key to her success.
“I was organised but I made sure I had breaks and stayed human,” Jennifer said.
“That was from playing sport and having a social life.”
Clare Sephton has wanted to pursue a career in speech pathology since year 10.
On the back of her 82.95 ATAR, it appears completing a degree at University of Newcastle will help her achieve that dream.
“I’m really happy,” she said.
Clare recorded five band fives.
She said a methodical approach took her through the examination period.
“I just had to balance everything, not take on too much,” Clare said.
“It was also great to have full support from all of my teachers.”
Clare was awarded the Rotary Club of Taree North/ Ray Wallis Education Scholarship to help with expenses at university.
After completing her degree, Clare hopes to take up practice in a regional area.
Ruby McIntosh has gained early entry to UNSW in Sydney for a double degree in arts and education.
She was pleased with her ATAR of 89.15 and five band fives.
With her role as school captain, Ruby would be called on for numerous tasks such as attending meetings and travelling to Newcastle for diocese church services.
Ruby said organisation was important to managing her eventful year.
“I managed it between work and sport,” Ruby said.
“I had to be organised to get everything done and balance my commitments as school captain.”
Ruby has been shortlisted for a Maitland/Newcastle teaching scholarship.
Breeannah Morris achieved an ATAR of 84.90.
She hopes to attend University of NSW to study commerce.
“I made sure I was organised and set goals for myself everyday,” Breeannah said of her preparation for the HSC.
She achieved a band six in Community and Family Studies.
The school had 10 students make the 2018 HSC Honour Roll.
The list recognises students who achieved a mark of 90 or above in specific subjects.
In addition to Matt, Jennifer and Breeannah being named on the list, Abby Collison and Claudia Kukas were recognised for mathematics.
Luke Strong received band sixes in advanced English, studies of religion two unit and German continuers.
Joel Dark received an outstanding result in industrial technology wood.
His major project will also be featured at InTech.
Finn Fagerstrom, Samuel Richardson and Kyle Chapman received a band six in drama.
Kyle also received top honours in general mathematics.