From the Leader of Learning

Last Wednesday, the College community gathered to celebrate the HSC achievements of the Class of 2022. It was with great pleasure that I had the honour to present our HSC High Achievers and also students that were selected for NESA HSC Showcases. Below is a snapshot of our achievements that were recognised (click the image or here).

The College was honoured to be addressed by our College Dux, Katia Gavljak and our special guest, ex-student Phoebe McDermott. Phoebe was College Co-Captain in 2017 and received the Principal’s Award. While at School Phoebe had a keen interest in debating and public speaking. Phoebe is currently studying for a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Communications at UTS and working as a clerk at Wentworth Chambers. Both Katia and Phoebe presented inspirational speeches about seizing opportunity and working consistently towards goals.

Katia and Phoebe were absolute inspirations to our girls, and I encourage parents and carers to ask their daughters about the assembly and the speeches. Both speakers demonstrated that it is in developing effective habits in your learning early, asking questions, pushing yourself, and throwing yourself into every opportunity that comes your way that sets up the platform for considerable achievement. Their speeches echoed that success is possible at the highest level, no matter your area of expertise or interest. For it is by applying yourself and never giving up that you will discover what you are capable of.