Congrats to Rose Bay Secondary College Students’ Top HSC Results
As schools close down for the year, it is a time to thank the parents and teachers who have contributed so much – often unacknowledged – to the cause of education over the year.
This is especially true for recently graduated HSC students who will now go out into the world to pursue further education or a career.
Rose Bay Secondary College is a state high school here in Wentworth with a diverse student body from South Head to Botany Bay and right into the inner West.
Today I was thrilled to meet with some of the very talented students from Rose Bay Secondary College, which boasted 17 students with an ATAR score above 90.
Rose Bay Secondary College, its teachers, students and parents are very proud of their results this year – the School’s release with all the details is set out below.
As I said to the students, they were right to acknowledge the dedication of their parents and teachers in achieving their results. It is always a team effort! And what an exciting time to be leaving school! I told the young men and women that the world they were now joining as adults was more dynamic and exciting than it has ever been. The rate of technological and economic change is without precedent. The old order is changing rapidly and who better to shape the new one than the HSC graduates of 2011?
Outstanding HSC Results at Rose Bay Secondary College
Rose Bay Secondary College students have achieved outstanding results in this year’s Higher School Certificate.
Harrison Nobis, Premier’s Honours List and second place in the state in Software Design and Development (98%) and an ATAR of 99.4
- Campbell Burns achieved an ATAR of 99.3 and 14th place in Ancient History (98%)
- 29 students named in the Distinguished Achievers list in 48 courses
- Martha Zwartz’s Visual Arts Body of Work chosen for exhibition in Art Express
- ATARS of 95 or more; Harrison Nobis (99.4), Campbell Burns (99.3), Frank Salmon (97.1), Sooji Hur (96.0), Nhat Hong Vu (95.4)
- Sarah-Naomi Taberner selected to perform dance in Encore
- 17 known students achieved ATARs of 90 or more
Harrison Nobis, of Rose Bay, excelled in his HSC, being named on the Premier’s Honours List for achieving the highest band in all 6 courses. He was the second place getter in NSW in Software Design and Development. Interestingly, Harrison was the sole student who studied the course at the College. The College was able to provide Harrison with the opportunity to excel in Software as his teacher ran parallel classes within the Information Processes and Technology course.
Software Design and Development teacher, George Stamell said, “Harrison always proved himself to be an exceptionally bright student, whose interests were very much oriented towards computing and programming. I am extremely proud of Harry and his achievements.”
Harry was a very self-motivated student whose determination to succeed saw him adhere to a strict study time table, as well as utilising the College’s Homework Centre and accessing its tutors each Thursday.
Campbell Burns, of Paddington, also performed brilliantly with an ATAR of 99.3. In Ancient History, Campbell ranked 14th in the State from a candidature of more than 10,000 students. Campbell has easily qualified for his preferred course in Public Relations.
Like Harry, Campbell was very self-motivated. He set high goals for himself and took on an intensive regime of study and preparation for all tasks throughout the year. Mr Paul Mansell, Year 12 Adviser said, “Campbell was one of the most talented history student I have ever taught in 17 years of teaching.”
The 29 students named on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers list were in the top band for a total of 48 courses between them.
“We are delighted with the performance of our students this year” Relieving Principal Diane Fetherston said. “Harrison and Campbell’s outstanding ATAR result, together with the 15 other students who achieved ATARS over 90, has capped off a very pleasing academic year at Rose Bay.”
The College has also enjoyed fine achievements in the Creative and Performing Arts. Martha Zwartz has achieved the honour of selection in Art Express. Her work will be exhibited at the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre in Gymea and also at the Moree Plains Gallery.
Martha’s Body of Work, created for her HSC assessment, has been selected from a limited number of pieces by both HSC markers and the curators of The Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Martha’s artwork, entitled “Secret Selves”, examines how social networking sites have affected the projection of identity. Martha’s collection of work included three diaries which depicted the inner workings and secrets of three different characters, and was supported by a stop motion animated film. Martha produced and performed the original music to accompany the film and starred in it, depicting each of the three characters in the diaries.
Martha has been preselected to study a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the prestigious Sydney College of the Arts.
Visual Arts and Photography teacher, Maria Alonzo said: “Martha is a very creative and hardworking student and we are very proud of her achievements. She was a pleasure to teach and we wish her well in her next creative endeavour.”
Art Express will be held at the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts Centre from February 11 and at the Moree Plains Gallery from October 12, 2012.
For further information regarding student performances in the HSC, please contact Diane Fetherston on 9301 0300.