{"id":43111,"date":"2025-11-14T13:23:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T02:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=43111"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T00:10:29","slug":"hsc-selection-and-nominations","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/hsc-selection-and-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"HSC Selection and Nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>The School has received the final details of recognition for Year 12 HSC students through nominations for the various Showcases. Having students nominated for an HSC Showcase is an incredible achievement. Congratulations to all students involved in these courses and to the staff who supported them in their major works.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Young Writers HSC English Extension 2 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following student&#8217;s English Extension Two Major Work was <b>nominated<\/b>\u00a0for possible inclusion for <i>Young Writers<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ava Eshragi<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This showcase presents a selection of outstanding major works by HSC English Extension 2 students in NSW across a range of literary forms with the selected works published in <i>Young Writers<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ava\u2019s work, \u2018Hystery\u2019, a suite of poetic dramatic monologues, reimagines the female characters of Shakespeare\u2019s Macbeth in a modern America. Her poetry\u2019s rich lyricism and imaginative use of form work to challenge preconceptions about womanhood and reductive female archetypes, returning to these characters a sense of voice and agency. Her work interpolates canonical narratives with contemporary commentary on intersectional feminism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>Callback HSC Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><i>Callback<\/i>\u00a0is a NESA selection of outstanding performances and projects from HSC Dance students. Congratulations\u00a0to the HSC Dancers who have received a<i>\u00a0Callback<\/i> nomination and selection:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">The following student was <strong>selected<\/strong> for Callback:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Erin Clowes<br \/>\n<\/b>Core Composition &#8211; Voodoo Doll<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">The following students received nominations for possible inclusion in Callback:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Kristina Bitar<br \/>\n<\/b>Core Composition<b> &#8211;<\/b> Boiling<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><b>Erin Clowes<br \/>\n<\/b>Core Performance &#8211; Catch Catch Me Now<br \/>\nCore Composition &#8211; Voodoo Doll<br \/>\nMajor Study Performance &#8211; Reversed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"elementToProof\">The Dance team is extremely proud of the 2025 HSC Dance cohort and all that they have achieved so far within their HSC journey.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-43111 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/09\/Erin-Clowes.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"Erin Clowes (Year 12)\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/09\/Erin-Clowes-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>Erin Clowes (Year 12)<\/figcaption>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/09\/Kristina-Bitar.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"Kristina Bitar (Year 12)\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/09\/Kristina-Bitar-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption'>Kristina Bitar (Year 12)<\/figcaption>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>OnSTAGE HSC Drama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following students\u00a0<strong>Group Performance\/s<\/strong> were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Amelia Rose Armstrong, Ella Baker, Evie Papamanuel and Macy Anne Tanner-Black &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>The Valium Girls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-43180\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/GP-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The following students\u00a0<strong>Individual Performance\/s<\/strong> were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ella Baker<\/strong> &#8211; Anne Boleyn<\/li>\n<li><strong>Olivia Cassell<\/strong> &#8211; The Age of Consent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Imogen Luo Raju<\/strong> &#8211; Rebecca 6.24<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evie Papamanuel<\/strong> &#8211; Spring Awakening 6.56<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-43111 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Spring-Awakening-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Spring-Awakening-4-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Stage-Mum-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Stage-Mum-1-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Anne-B-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Anne-B-2-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Danvers-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:2:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Danvers-2-427x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>The following students&#8217; <strong>Individual Project\/s<\/strong> were nominated for possible inclusion in OnSTAGE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Christina Coffey &#8211; <\/strong>Applied Research: Robert Lepage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ava Eshragi &#8211; <\/strong>Symbols of Brides on Stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Christina Coffey<\/strong> and<strong> Ava Eshragi <\/strong>undertook an Applied Research Project in lieu of a performance or design project for their Individual Project. Christina&#8217;s research the Canadian practitioner, Robert Lepage and applied his techniques to a practical workshop with Year 11 students to test their relevance in contemporary Sydney. Ava viewed live theatre productions that used bridal characters and imagery to assess their cultural significance. Both students were outstanding and their works were complex and sophisticated.<\/p>\n<p>OnSTAGE is an annual showcase of HSC Drama performances and individual projects that will be held at the Seymour Centre from <strong>Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>ENCORE HSC Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following students&#8217; <strong>Music Performances<\/strong> were nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Tiffany Chong<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Tiffany Chong is an accomplished and dedicated pianist whose Encore nomination celebrates both her technical skill and expressive maturity. Over her program she delivered six significant works: the graceful <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Valse of the Flowers<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the powerful <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Toccatta<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Aram Khachaturian, the evocative Australian contemporary piece <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Another Look at Autumn<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Nigel Sabin, the lively <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Starburst<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Ann Carr\u2011Boyd, the mature <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Polonaise in F Minor Op. 71 No. 3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin, and the expressive <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">Sonata Op. 7 Andante Molto<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> by Edvard Grieg. In each, Tiffany <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\">demonstrated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW212391646 BCX4\"> both technical fluency and creative interpretation. She actively sought feedback, applied it consistently, and honed her artistry through thoughtful practice \u2013 her journey over the course of the HSC shows significant growth and a confident musical voice.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW212391646 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ava Parvis\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ava is an outstanding pianist who performed four pieces to a very high standard, demonstrating technical skills and mature musical expression. She performed the exhilarating\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fantastie Impromptu<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fby Chopin, a highly evocative performance of contemporary work\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Black Earth<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fby Fazil Say, a beautiful rendition of\u202f<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Misty\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">the popular jazz standard, and Jucaro Rhumba by Margaret Brandman that was full of character and energy.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ava worked so hard over the two years of the Music 1 HSC course and improved exponentially. She wouldn\u2019t settle for anything less than perfection and dedicated many hours of daily piano practice to fulfil her goals.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Khushii Varma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Khushii Varma is a gifted percussionist whose Encore nomination acknowledges her musical excellence and spirited involvement. She performed four compelling works\u2013 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tribal Grooves<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by Anthony Brahe, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Concert Piece <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">by Malcolm Arnold, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sonata for Timpani<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by John Beck, and <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inspirations Diabolique<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by Rickey Tagawa \u2013 each delivered with technical clarity and expressive flair.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beyond her solo performances, Khushii immersed herself in the Music department, performing in bands and serving as snare-drum in cadets, fully embracing the life of music.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>SHAPE HSC Design and Technology\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following student&#8217;s <strong>Industrial Technology <\/strong>Major Design Project were nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jasmine Fordyce<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW201116669 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201116669 BCX4\">Jasmine\u2019s HSC Multimedia project is a bold and emotionally layered short film that combines 2D animation with live action footage. Her work <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201116669 BCX4\">showcases<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW201116669 BCX4\"> a strong grasp of visual storytelling, atmosphere, and aesthetic cohesion, with a style influenced by indie and arthouse cinema. Through original animation and carefully composed cinematography, Jasmine explores themes of memory, grief, and transformation. Her folio reveals a clear and mature creative process, from concept sketches and research to compositing, colour grading, and editing, all culminating in a project that feels both personal and cinematic.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW201116669 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-43111 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-8.08.38-PM.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:3:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-8.08.38-PM-640x361.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-8.09.19-PM.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:3:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-13-at-8.09.19-PM-640x526.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following student&#8217;s <strong>Design and Technology <\/strong>Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Maya Al-Soufi &#8211; <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143075974 BCX4\">Modular <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW143075974 BCX4\">High Chair<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143075974 BCX4\"> (Furniture design)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW183938071 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW183938071 BCX4\">For her Major Design Project Maya decided to create a multifunctional, compact highchair that addresses the challenges of limited living space and financial constraints faced by young families in Germany and Australia. The design is constructed from Sily oak provides a single, adaptable seating solution that evolves with the child from infancy to early childhood, reducing the need for multiple purchases and minimising environmental impact. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maya\u2019s project addressed the challenges of limited living space and rising housing costs. This resulted in the development of a multifunctional child\u2019s highchair that is compact, transformable, and user-friendly.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">The highchair product is intended to extend the usability and lifespan of a single furniture piece by incorporating adjustable features (such as height modulation and detachable components) that allow it to be used in various environments, including homes with standard dining tables, bench seating, or countertop seating with the aim to reduce the need for multiple child-specific furniture items as the child grows, easing financial and spatial stress for families living in compact or high-cost housing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43176\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869-480x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Maya-Al-Soufi-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2869.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">Olivia Walker &#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW55446733 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55446733 BCX4\">Water Saving Horticulture System<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55446733 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55446733 BCX4\"> (Furniture\/System design)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW55446733 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW1221180 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW1221180 BCX4\">Olivia decided to design a solution to outdoor water use that prevents wastage and over and underwatering. This was achieved through the design and construction of an innovative space saving plant stand that can filtrate and reuse water in a self-sufficient manner. It was a functional and visually appealing piece that can withstand the harsh outdoor environments due to the use of sustainable materials.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW1221180 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39430566 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39430566 BCX4\">Olivia\u2019s design involved a solution to outdoor water use that aims to prevents water wastage and over watering. This resulted in the creation of a visually appealing and functional plant stand made from sustainable materials that can filtrate and reuse water in a self-sufficient manner. The plant stand can withstand the elements in outdoor conditions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW39430566 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43179\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Olivia-Walker-SHAPE-Nomination-IMG_2850.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The following student&#8217;s <strong>Textile and Design <\/strong>Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in SHAPE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Isabella Dodd Shipsey<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176677490 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176677490 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">With inspirations depicted from the fairytale The Little Mermaid and designer Iris Van Herpen, the textile art skirt and top set aims to echo the timeless nature of storytelling and ethereal, intricate beauty of marine life, with using traditional aquatic hues and various decorative techniques. Techniques that have been included to reflect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176677490 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176677490 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> inspiration are dye sublimation printing on both the skirt yoke and top, gold glitter Cricut cut Heat Transfer Vinyl also adorning the skirt yoke and the top, gold, pearl and blue cording on skirt yoke, gold double thread stitching on the top, machine embroidered starfish and shells and beading and buttons. The skirt is made from several layers of handkerchief hem georgette squares and curls that have a roll hem finish.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW176677490 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176677490 BCX4\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;eop&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;eop&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW176677490 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-43111 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/side-view.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:4:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/side-view-305x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/front.jpeg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:4:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/front-301x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49974898 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49974898 BCX4\">\u201c<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW49974898 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49974898 BCX4\">Textiles &amp; Design has enabled me to flourish in my individuality and confidence by giving me a platform to express my creativity through innovative designs.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW49974898 BCX4\">\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW49974898 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> &#8211; <em><strong>Isabella<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">SHAPE is a selection of outstanding projects from HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students and will be held at the University of Technology, Sydney from <strong>Monday<\/strong> <strong>16<\/strong> <strong>March 2026 to Saturday 11 April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARTEXPRESS \u00a0&#8211; HSC Visual Arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following student&#8217;s <strong>Visual Arts <\/strong>Major Design Project was nominated for possible inclusion in ARTEXPRESS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Elissa Kim &#8211; <\/strong>Columned Continuum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;My artworks aim to show an appreciation of traditional craft, highlighting the lack of it in the modern world today. The different figures embody the significance of history and culture, as it lies within architecture (pillars) representative of that specific time. The use of pillars as the main structure is pertinent as it allows incorporation of patterns and decorous style which are important in representing a period\u2019s values and beliefs. Other than the physical aspect, the pillars hold a metaphorical significance, as it holds connotations of being the supporting system and structure of bigger structures like how old time architecture supports and builds the foundation of what surrounds us today. The large scale of my panels aim to be confronting and eye-opening, criticising how less and less of the emotional, cultural and historical value is represented and appreciated in modern society.&#8221; &#8211;<em><strong> Elissa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43194\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Showcase2025-086-640x427.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Showcase2025-086-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Showcase2025-086-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Showcase2025-086-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/11\/Showcase2025-086.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The School has received the final details of recognition for Year 12 HSC students through nominations for the various Showcases. Having students nominated for an HSC Showcase is an incredible achievement. Congratulations to all students involved in these courses and to the staff who supported them in their major works. 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