Goulburn school students have done particularly well in this year’s HSC, with many of them achieving band sixes, which means they got between 90 and 100 marks for their chosen subjects.
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Mulwaree High School principal Judith Stuart said she was very pleased with the students’ results.
“We got ten band sixes and we had one student who came sixth in the state, which was Helena Bollen for Community and Family Studies. This was a fantastic achievement,” Ms Stuart said.
“Being a comprehensive school, we have students with a whole range of abilities, so we are particularly pleased about this. We had a lot of students who achieved well for their ability and we are really pleased with how they have gone.”
The band sixes for Mulwaree students came from Emma O’Donnell for General Maths and PDHP; Helena Bollen for Community and Family Studies and English (Advanced); Jack Steel for Industrial Tech (wood); Kelly Rowlings for Biology and Community and Family Studies; Lorenna Caron for Visual Arts and French for beginners; and Rhianna Tiskins for Music.
At Goulburn High School, James Byrne got a band six for Information Processing and Technology.
“I am incredibly happy with the recent HSC results that our students have worked extremely hard to obtain,” principal Paul Hogan said.
“This year’s results are an improvement on last years which testifies to the hard work of students, the commitment and professionalism of the teaching staff and the ongoing parental support provided to the current year 12.”
He cited a “bell curve’” shift towards the higher bands with the cohort receiving a large number of band 5’s and 6’s.
Otto Kemmis (88.5), James Byrne (84.5) and Lloyd Warren (80.75) were congratulated by the principal.
“We have been extremely impressed with the leadership qualities that this year group has shown and they are testament to the caring, learning culture underpinned by high expectations, explicit teaching and instructional leadership, that exists at Goulburn High,” he said.
Trinity Catholic College acting principal Tanya Appleby told The Post she was proud of the accomplishments of her students.
“They have worked efficiently and effectively, as a result we have seen a four per cent increase in band six students. I’m delighted to see that in students,” she said.
The Aspire HSC Program, a recent initiative adopted to prepare students for exams, is another factor Ms Appleby contributes to this increase in marks.
2017 HSC Distinguished achievers include: Tyson Lamarra, Darcie Balcon, Nicola Barlow, Blake Barnham, Hugh Bell, Lachlan Bell, Sarah Buckley, Blake Bullow and Kadi Burns.
Tyson Lamarra received a 99.2 ATAR, one of the highest in the college’s history.
Goullburn MET School deputy principal Glenn Duggan said the school got 13 band six results.
“Today we have some extremely happy students as many exceeded their goals and expectations,” Mr Duggan said.
“Brandyn Lee and Clare Brewer achieved all band six results and both said they were very happy with their final grades. Clare made the top achievers list by ranking third in French out of 543 students and 19th in Business Studies out of 17,881 students.
“We also like to extend congratulations to the following students who achieved band six results: Ebony Buggins in Textiles and Design, Rebecca Stead in French for Beginners and Estelle Elford in General Mathematics and Textiles and Design.
“Our students performed exceptionally well across the board in a range of subject areas. These results are a testament to the hard work the students invested into their education and the dedication of their teachers throughout 13 years of schooling.”
