2015 HSC RESULTS

ASPIRATION TO ACHIEVEMENT. arden anglican school 2 2015 hsc results 3

2015 HSC RESULTS TOP BAND STATISTICS

% % 87 86 98.80 48% OF STUDENTS 87% OF ARDEN’S 86% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR 31 ON-CAMPUS COURSE ACHIEVED A BAND 5/E3 RESULTS WERE OR BAND 6/E4 IN ARDEN’S HIGHEST ATAR ABOVE THE STATE MEAN AT LEAST ONE SUBJECT HIGHER THAN 80

bands 1 — 4 (%) * / bands 5 &6 (%) ** ARDEN RANKED 10TH SCHOOL IN NSW OUT OF THE INDEPENDENT Ancient History Industrial Technology CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOLS 60 / 40 20 / 80 Biology Legal Studies 53 / 47 11 / 89 Business Studies Mathematics General 2 52 / 48 52 / 48 Chemistry Mathematics 41 / 59 46 / 54 39% OF STUDENTS MADE THE Community and Family Studies Mathematics Extension 1 89% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AT LEAST ONE BAND 5, 27 / 73 21 / 79 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVERS LIST BAND 6, OR EQUIVALENT AWARD Drama Mathematics Extension 2 FOR ACHIEVING A BAND 6/E4 AWARD 21 / 79 0 / 100 Earth and Environmental Studies Modern History 0 / 100 47 / 53 Engineering Studies History Extension 25 / 75 10 / 90 English (Advanced) Music 1 52 / 48 0 / 100 English Extension 1 Music 2 0 / 100 0 / 100 % English Extension 2 Senior Science % 0 / 100 54 / 46 Food Technology Studies of Religion 1 75 60 / 40 0 / 100 20 French Continuers Visual Arts 75% OF ARDEN’S COURSES ACHIEVED 50 / 50 12 / 88 A TOP BAND RESULT (BAND 6/E4) 20% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR HIGHER THAN 90 Geography 19 / 81

* Result for students achieving a Band 1 – 4 award or an equivalent award (E1 – E2 in Extension subjects). ** Result for students achieving a Band 5 or Band 6 award or an equivalent award (E3 and E4 in Extension subjects). arden anglican school 4 2015 hsc results 5

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

The ATARs our students achieved were most conducive for tertiary entrance, with 93% of Arden students receiving offers “OUR STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED HARD WORK of degree places in tertiary courses through the Universities Admission Centre. It was exciting to see a number of AND DETERMINATION AND HAVE BEEN SUPPORTED students receive early entry offers to university courses and scholarships this year—a pleasing aspect of a more AT ALL TIMES BY THEIR DEDICATED TEACHERS competitive tertiary sector. I would especially like to thank our teachers for their AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS AND CARERS.” enthusiasm, dedication and care. Our students have been encouraged to aim for their personal best, shown how to develop curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in their studies, and inspired to think about the positive and practical difference they can make in their community. Congratulations to our Class of 2015. I am very proud of The Arden learning journey deliberately focuses on their significant individual achievements, but I would preparing our students for life after school and I am also like to congratulate them on the genuine spirit of confident that these graduates are ready to make the collegiality exhibited amongst the peer group. Our students transition to further study or work. They have also received demonstrated hard work and determination and they were an education grounded in the Christian faith, with a focus supported at all times by their dedicated teachers as well on compassionate, courageous service to others. as their parents and carers. It does indeed take a village to Well done Class of 2015. We look forward to hearing news raise a child. of your continuing learning adventure and the powerful and Arden has a strong tradition of achieving solid Higher positive impact you will individually make in our world. School Certificate results and a commitment to pursuing academic excellence. This brochure highlights the academic performance of our Class of 2015 and shares some of the stories behind these pleasing results. You will notice that our students strived to find balance during their HSC year and enjoyed participating in all areas of school life. Mr Graham Anderson Principal arden anglican school 6 2015 hsc results 7

DEDICATED TEACHERS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE

Our HSC students consistently “The teachers were very helpful; caring not only about our academic results but also reported that their dedicated our emotional, mental and spiritual welfare,” teachers played a critical role in said Rebekah Bradshaw. their success, highlighting the Sebastian Madden agreed. “Teachers were always actively involved with our work … wholistic care they experienced from pastoral care and setting goals, to having a and the genuine passion teachers friendly chat each lesson to make sure we were all coping well throughout the HSC,” he said. had for their subject areas. “The teachers at Arden instil confidence within each student by motivating them and building a sense of belief in their own potential.”

“My teachers have prepared me “The teachers at Arden continually pushed me to reach my potential, while encouraging me for life after school by instilling when I needed it the most,” said Kevin. “Their in me a love of learning and by knowledge and passion for their subjects was infectious and they brought an energy and teaching me to always give my enthusiasm that fosters excellence in students.” all to everything that I pursue.” Students also appreciated how their teachers had prepared them for the future. MATTHEW JIGALIN, 2015 YEAR 12 STUDENT “My teachers showed me that dedication and hard work definitely pays off. They also taught The accessibility of teachers at Arden was me how to manage my time well, how to work in highlighted by Ryan Atkins. “Their willingness, small groups and as part of larger groups,” said approachability and genuine care ensured that Elise Webb. Ryan Atkins felt that his teachers “My teachers have I was fully prepared for assessments and for modelled to me had taught him to be curious and questioning, the HSC exams,” he said. through their actions to be independent in his own learning journey and teaching style what sort of an adult For Samantha Wiltshire and Kevin Yu, it was and to see the value of teamwork. “I learnt to I myself would like the knowledge and enthusiasm of their teachers explore outside my comfort zone and to back to become.” that made all the difference. “The biggest joy myself when a particular task seemed difficult,” for me was seeing my teachers being extremely he said. KATE NICHOLLS passionate and engrossed in their subjects,” 2015 YEAR 12 STUDENT said Samantha. arden anglican school 8 2015 hsc results 9

ARDEN’S TOP ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS ARDEN’S HSC HONOUR ROLL ARDEN PERFORMS WELL COMPARED TO STATE AVERAGES students who achieved top atar results students who achieved band 6* results percentage of grade in top two bands (bands 5 & 6 combined)*

KEVIN YU Biology Mathematics arden / state 98.8 Kate Nicholls Rebekah Bradshaw Jeffrey Lau Business Studies Kate Nicholls Ancient History Industrial Technology KATE NICHOLLS Junkuan Wang Georgia Cottis 40 80 97.95 Sebastian Madden 33 27 Mathematics General 2 SEBASTIAN MADDEN Chemistry Christine Annis-Brown Kevin Yu Kate Patterson Biology Legal Studies 97.8 47 89 28 40 Community and Family Studies Mathematics Extension 1 REBEKAH BRADSHAW Grace Macpherson Matthew Jigalin Jeffrey Lau 97.0 Brittany Newton Business Studies Mathematics General 2 Kate Patterson Sebastian Madden 48 48 RYAN ATKINS Veronica Ruckert Jennifer Nam 36 26 Kaitlin Ryper Kate Nicholls 96.3 Kevin Yu Drama Chemistry Mathematics Extension 2 JEFFREY LAU Ryan Atkins Mathematics Extension 2 58 100 41 86 95.3 Katie Rijke Kevin Yu Sean Seale Modern History HANNAH BRADSHAW Christine Annis-Brown Community and Family Studies Modern History Earth and Environmental Science 73 53 94.35 Hannah Bradshaw Hannah Bradshaw 32 44 Rebekah Bradshaw CHRISTINE ANNIS-BROWN Jonathan Coy Music 1 93.8 Amelia Jones Drama History Extension English Advanced Hannah Bradshaw 79 90 Rachel Hughes 42 78 GEORGIA COTTIS Hannah Bradshaw Music 2 93.6 English Extension 1 Earth and Environmental Studies Music 1 Rebekah Bradshaw Christine Annis-Brown 100 100 VERONICA RUCKERT Ryan Atkins Sebastian Madden 43 62 93.15 Hannah Bradshaw Rachel Hughes PDHPE Matthew Jigalin Siobhan Kelly Engineering Studies Music 2 JACK LAVERCOMBE Tahlia Kho Kate Nicholls 75 100 91.8 Veronica Ruckert 37 88 English Extension 2 Elise Webb ELISE WEBB Ryan Atkins Physics English Extension 1 PDHPE Megan Giliam 100 35 91.75 Jeffrey Lau 94 30 Food Technology Kevin Yu MATTHEW JIGALIN Siobhan Kelly 91.3 Studies of Religion 1 English Extension 2 Senior Science French Continuers Claira Benn*** 100 46 82 28 SIOBHAN KELLY Rebekah Bradshaw Nathan Carr*** Emma Spirotosanto*** 91.3 Benedict Sung*** Geography Food Technology Studies of Religion 1 Kate Nicholls 40 100 RACHEL HUGHES Elise Webb Visual Arts 28 50 90.85 Kevin Yu Jeffrey Lau Samantha Wiltshire Industrial Technology** Geography Visual Arts Ryan Atkins 81 88 41 53 Matthew Jigalin Fraser Mills Sean Seale Note: One other student achieved an ATAR over 90 * Result for students achieving a Band 6 or an equivalent award (E4 in Extension subjects). *Result for students achieving a Band 5 or Band 6 award or an equivalent award (E3 and E4 in Extension subjects). but preferred to remain anonymous. ** Students who studied Industrial Technology specialised in Multimedia Technologies. This table is only meaningful for comparing School % with State % in each course. Comparisons between subjects and courses *** Year 11 student in 2015. are invalid because of different sizes of candidature and different percentages in Bands 5 and 6 awarded State-wide. arden anglican school 10 2015 hsc results 11

STUDENT PROFILES

KEVIN YU ENGINEERS HIS SUCCESS

Kevin Yu is Arden’s 2015 Dux of the School. He also made His advice for other students is to be disciplined: “Stay on the HSC All Rounders List and was placed first at Arden in top of everything, revise regularly, develop good habits Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, Physics and Chemistry. and aim to write fast, and neat. Befriend BOSTES. profile During his time at Arden, Kevin sought to be ‘well-rounded’, Study the rubric carefully and ask your teachers about HANNAH BRADSHAW and he certainly achieved his goal. Kevin co-founded the how to address and understand those elements well.” atar: 94.35 Arden Science Club (“it was a joy to watch the group grow”), “I will miss the tight-knit Arden community … everyone is was the Stage Band pianist (achieving 8th Grade Piano known and cared for,” said Kevin. “Arden surrounds students Where to now? AMEB), received the Arden Colours, and completed the in an all-encompassing sense of growth and nurturing. I will be studying a Bachelor of Arts at Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. He was also involved in SIOBHAN KELLY CONTINUES I feel I have matured emotionally, spiritually, physically University, majoring in History and Art History. Crusaders and the Social Justice Group. He achieved a High and intellectually through my time at Arden, and I wouldn’t HER PASSION FOR SPORT I then plan on completing a post-graduate Distinction and a Bronze medal for the 2014 Australian have it any other way.” degree in museum studies to become a Science Olympiad for Chemistry. museum curator. “Arden has Siobhan achieved an ATAR of 91.30. She will With an ATAR of 98.80, Kevin will be undertaking a double been a wonderful be studying a Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine Special achievements degree: a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)/Bachelor of environment for me and Master of Podiatry at Western Sydney Coming first at Arden in History Extension and Computer Science at the University of . to complete not just my HSC but my whole University. She plans to work with athletes, achieving full marks for my major work. I was schooling journey focusing on biomechanics. also thrilled to appear on the All Rounders List. from onwards. In the Arden Siobhan’s passion for and participation in Co-curricular activities community we aren’t just known by sporting activities led her to being awarded Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Senior Vocal name—it really is the Pierre De Coubertin Award in 2015. She Ensemble and Stage Band. like a family.” was involved in Senior Touch Football, Senior Overall reflections , the Hockey Championship Day, Arden always stressed the fact that we are all SIOBHAN KELLY AICES Netball, Netball coaching, Touch Football individuals with differing strengths. The care refereeing and coaching, HZSA Triathlon, and support at Arden is something I will miss. HZSA Athletics and AICES Athletics. Every member of staff knows you by name and She also considers the completion of her Gold takes a genuine interest in your wellbeing. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (before Year 12) ST Advice for those still to finish school 1 1ST significant. “It has shaped me into becoming the 1ST AT ARDEN Work consistently—then you can have time IN MATHEMATICS 1ST AT ARDEN person I am today,” she said. EXTENSION 1 AND 2 IN CHEMISTRY off. Maximise study in groups and take breaks In 2013 she won the Long Tan Youth Leadership together. This will keep you motivated and and Teamwork Award. positive. 1ST Siobhan believes Arden has prepared her for the 1ST AT ARDEN IN PHYSICS future. “I am well equipped to step out of high school and into university,” she said. “Arden has taught me to be confident, to believe in myself and to try new things.” Her advice to future HSC students? “Relax and enjoy the ride. Even though it is the most important and stressful year, it is by far the best and most memorable.” arden anglican school 12 2015 hsc results 13

KATE NICHOLLS DREAMS OF WORKING IN HEALTHCARE

“By always With an ATAR of 97.95, Kate Nicholls is set encouraging students to undertake a Bachelor of Advanced Science to try their best, the school and staff (Honours) at the University of New South Wales. ensured that each Ultimately she wants to work in the healthcare student is prepared industry. profile to reach their full potential after Kate feels well prepared for further study. REBEKAH BRADSHAW finishing school.” “I believe that the strong work ethic instilled in atar: 97.0 me as a student at Arden will prepare me well KATE NICHOLLS for university and into the future,” she said. Special achievements “By always encouraging students to try their Consistent performance throughout high school best, the school and the staff ensured that each and achieving success in other areas. In 2014 student is prepared to reach their full potential my Debating team reached the semi-finals. after finishing school.” In 2015 I was runner-up in the Rostrum Voice of Youth State finals for public speaking. I was Kate was ranked first at Arden in four HSC awarded a partial scholarship for a two month subjects: Mathematics, PDHPE, Geography exchange to France with Southern Cross and Biology. Her advice for those yet to Cultural Exchange. I also won the Long Tan finish school is to “fully use the support and Leadership and Teamwork Award in 2015. resources available from the staff at Arden”. Co-curricular activities Kate’s mum, Sue, said, “I have always been Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Choir, Stage Band, so grateful that both my children were able Tech Crew, Debating and Public Speaking, to thrive and prosper in such a caring and Green Planterns and SWAM (Students With A ELISE WEBB SECURES EARLY nurturing environment. The dedication and Mission group). commitment of all the staff to every individual ENTRY OPPORTUNITY AT UNIVERSITY child is what I believe sets Arden apart. Where to now? I couldn’t be more delighted with how I’m enrolled in a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor Kate was supported and prepared for the of Arts degree at Sydney University (majoring in Elise Webb recommends that future HSC students consider Participating at all four of the HZSA carnivals (Athletics, HSC and her results are indicative of this.” Environmental Studies and French). early entry programs for university. She was accepted Swimming, Cross Country and Triathlon) during her final Overall reflections into the Global Leadership Entry Program at Macquarie year and becoming a Prefect and School Vice Captain are The many co-curricular opportunities offered at University in June 2015 and will be undertaking a double among Elise’s special achievements. She also competed at Arden allowed me to take some time out from degree: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)/Bachelor of AICES and CIS Swimming and AICES Athletics. studying and get the HSC year into perspective. Human Sciences. Elise achieved an ATAR of 91.75 and hopes “My time at Arden has helped me to develop many skills, to work either as a psychologist or a physiotherapist in a such as organisation, working in a team and leadership. sports-related field. Arden gave me so many opportunities to be more than just “Do your best and keep a balance in your life,” is another my academic results and I always felt as though I was a piece of advice that Elise has lived by. During her HSC year person and not a number,” said Elise. she was involved in Crusaders, SWAM (Students With a Mission), Social Justice Group, Dance and Catering Club. arden anglican school 14 2015 hsc results 15

60% 60% OF ENGLISH EXTENSION 1 STUDENTS ACHIEVED A BAND 6 RESULT

1ST 1ST IN THE STATE IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - MULTIMEDIA MATTHEW JIGALIN TECHNOLOGIES

AWARDED A PLACE DESIGNS HIS FUTURE IN IN THE PRESTIGIOUS BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO-OPERATIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

“Matthew continually redefined the “He demonstrated great courage in the risks that he took with this project … weekly we would dream up crazy ideas boundaries between school student and that he could implement. He has a humble demeanour so professionally competent digital artist.” he would continually ask questions and resourcefully built a strong repertoire of skills.” MR KRIS SIMAK, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TEACHER Matthew was also on the Distinguished Achievers List for receiving a top band result in Mathematics Extension 1, Matthew started his time at Arden when he was enrolled English Extension 1 and Industrial Technology. in Pre-School in 2002. His parents, George and Helen, 1ST Like many of his peers, he achieved balance by also focusing 1ST AT ARDEN consider that his time at Arden has been a true “family, IN SOFTWARE DESIGN on extracurricular activities. He was selected into the U19 AND DEVELOPMENT AND teacher and student partnership”. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Men’s New South Wales Volleyball Team, participated in the - MULTIMEDIA Matthew is now ready to pursue his dreams—he has been Stage Band, the Vocal Ensemble, Debating, Crusaders and TECHNOLOGIES offered a place in the prestigious Bachelor of Information Senior . He received the School Council Academic Technology Co-operative Scholarship Program at the and Community Endeavour Award in Year 12. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY University of Technology Sydney. His ATAR was 91.3. MAJOR WORK SELECTED “Arden has fulfilled our desire to have a school that FOR INTECH 2016 AND SHAPE 2015 He achieved first place in the State in Industrial supported and encouraged the values being taught at EXHIBITIONS Technology—Multimedia Technologies. His Industrial home,” said George and Helen. “We will be forever grateful Technology major work was selected for InTech and also for for all that Arden and its staff have done for Matthew. Shape 2015 (a new technology exhibition staged by BOSTES). The biggest influence on Matthew’s approach to learning were the dedicated teaching staff he was so fortunate to His very proud Industrial Technology teacher, Mr Kris Simak, have throughout his time at Arden.” said that, “Matthew continually redefined the boundaries between school student and professionally competent digital artist”. He believes that it was Matthew’s willingness to take calculated risks that ensured his success. arden anglican school 16 2015 hsc results 17

“Our outstanding School Captain, Ryan Atkins, managed to balance his commitments, lead with integrity and passion, and achieve NOMINATED FOR exceptional results in ONSTAGE all his subjects. Ryan’s capacity to manage his time effectively and work independently, seeking and acting SELECTED FOR upon feedback with INTECH persistence and profile profile 2016 determination has EXHIBITION allowed him to realise SAMANTHA WILTSHIRE JAMES CASON his goals. He graduates atar: 89.75 from Arden as a 21st century lifelong learner.” Overall reflections Where to now? Arden has instilled in me a positive attitude I will be studying Construction Management MS SAMANTHA MCGOWAN towards my studies and a genuine love at Western Sydney University and plan HEAD OF DRAMA of learning. Arden has taught me to have to work as a Project Construction Manager. perseverance and a good work ethic. I will be Special achievements forever grateful to Arden for helping me to 100% IN ENGLISH Competing at school level and going to the CIS EXTENSION 2 MAJOR WORK challenge myself and reach my potential. for Cross Country and the AICES for Athletics. Where to now? Being a Prefect and running two fundraisers, 7TH I will be studying a double degree at the leading Crusaders and being involved in the 7TH IN University of New South Wales—Bachelor of outdoor Hillary Challenge National Finals. THE STATE IN DRAMA Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History. Co-curricular activities I plan to work in the field of art history and also Crusaders and the Student Representative to be a practising artist. RYAN ATKINS Council (SRC). I played Football, qualified for Special achievements All Schools’ Triathlon and Touch Football and WELL PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE Completion of the Visual Arts/Intensive Studio participated at levels beyond school carnivals Practice Course through the National Art for Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics. School, awards for academic application, first at Overall reflections Arden in Visual Arts and Ancient History. “Throughout my time at Arden Ryan was selected for Macquarie University’s Global Leadership Entry One of the most useful tasks that we did were Program to study Bachelor of Arts—Media. He achieved an ATAR of 100 % Co-curricular activities the “mock-up” interviews, which gave us 100% OF ENGLISH I have discovered more about 96.30 and placed seventh in the State for HSC Drama, receiving OnSTAGE EXTENSION 2 STUDENTS Secondary Vocal Ensemble, member of SWAM valuable interview practice. This has given me ACHIEVED A nominations for both his HSC Drama solo and group performances. BAND 6 RESULT (Students With A Mission) and Green Planterns. confidence for job interviews and helped me to myself, learnt how to work in Ryan’s Industrial Technology—Multimedia major project was chosen to obtain valuable practical skills. Advice for those still to finish school be displayed in the 2016 InTech exhibition. a team, how to lead, how to be Do the things you are good at and passionate independent, how to be humble Ryan’s many special achievements include his role as a School Captain, about. coordinating numerous fundraisers and being part of the team which and I learnt to enjoy learning represented Arden in the Theatresports Schools Challenge Grand Final, and life, and for these reasons placing third. I feel prepared for my future.” “Ryan’s teachers have encouraged and guided him and allowed him to develop his passion and love of the creative arts,” said Ryan’s parents, RYAN ATKINS John and Suzanne. “They have fostered a love for learning and encouraged him to strive to do his best. We wish to sincerely thank all his teachers for their dedication, guidance and encouragement in nurturing him from the young, reserved 12 year old boy to the confident 18 year old young man he is today. He has a positive and optimistic outlook for the challenges ahead.” arden anglican school 18 2015 hsc results 19

SEBASTIAN MADDEN RECOGNISED FOR MUSIC SUCCESS

profile 1ST OLIVIA CASON 1ST AT ARDEN IN BUSINESS STUDIES

Where to now? I will be studying a Bachelor of Sport and CHRISTINE ANNIS-BROWN NOMINATED FOR Exercise Science at the University of Technology ENCORE Sydney while continuing with my athletic HAS AMBITIONS TO COMMUNICATE career.

Special achievements Christine will be studying Communications “I was offered advice Vice House Captain and Sports Prefect. (Public Communications) at the University of and guidance about time management, Qualifying for the 2014 All Schools’ Athletics Technology Sydney, having achieved an ATAR as well as consistent Championships and placing third in the 400m. of 93.8. She plans to enjoy a career in advertising extra help from Involved in the 2013 and 2014 Hillary Challenge or the film industry. teachers to understand the class content National Finals. Organising the 2015 Girls’ Christine was a School Captain and led the during my HSC.” Night In. Prefect body, organising fundraisers and events. Co-curricular activities She achieved equal first place at Arden in CHRISTINE ANNIS-BROWN 100 % 100% OF MUSIC 2 Athletics, Soccer and Crusaders. English Advanced, and first place in English STUDENTS ACHIEVED A Extension 1, Legal Studies, Mathematics BAND 6 RESULT Overall reflections General 2 and Modern History. Christine also Arden has helped me strive to achieve my best, enjoyed representing Arden at the Theatresports work to the best of my ability and to strive to School Challenge. reach goals that didn’t initially seem possible. “I was offered advice and guidance about Having achieved an ATAR of 97.80, Sebastian will be studying a Bachelor Advice for those still to finish school “Music allowed me to maintain time management, as well as consistent extra of Business/Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the Never give up—all your efforts will pay off by the help from teachers to understand the class a healthy balance through University of Technology Sydney. end. Start working hard early without burning content during my HSC,” said Christine. “I was yourself out. practising and performing.” “Arden has taught me to work hard, and provided me with a sense of encouraged to keep enjoying my co-curricular confidence and belief in what I can achieve,” said Sebastian. activities, which I can now see is what kept me SEBASTIAN MADDEN motivated and interested throughout the year.” Sebastian was School Vice Captain, lead the Social Justice Group and was nominated for ENCORE. He was also part of the Secondary Stage Band and the Senior and CIS Cup Football team. “As parents we always hoped for the best preparation in life for our children,” said Sebastian’s parents, Harris and An Dien. “The dedication and commitment of the Arden staff is extraordinary.” “When the teachers say they ‘help each student develop in a supportive, loving environment’, it is something real. When they say they ‘respect each student as an individual’, it is how things actually are. The culture of the school is special and unique.” arden anglican school 20 2015 hsc results 21

OFFERS TO STUDENTS BY UNIVERSITY, COURSE AND PUBLISHED COURSE ATAR CUT OFFS

UAC University Number of students Course offered and ATAR cut off

B Marketing & Media 95.3 B Psychology (Hons)/B Human Sciences 94 B Arts Media 85 (2 students) POST SCHOOL DESTINATIONS B Environment 84 BA Psychology/B Education (Primary) 83 (2 students) OF THE CLASS OF 2015 B Speech Hearing Language Sciences 83 B Business Administration 81 (2 students) B Commerce 80 (5 students) B Engineering (Hons) 80 (2 students) B Biodiversity & Conservation 80 Macquarie University 30 B Engineering (Hons)/B Arts 80 B International Studies 80 B Planning 78 B Social Science 77 B Information Technology – Games Design & Development 77 OFFERS OF PLACES B Education (Early Childhood & Primary) 75 B Science 75 B Arts 75 (2 students) B Information Technology 75 B Teaching (Early Child Education) 75 (2 students) 88% public universities (71 students) 5% private universities (4 students) B Podiatric Medicine 87 2% university preparation or B Construction Management 85 (2 students) diploma programs (2 students) B Criminology 77.35 2% transition to work program (2 students) B Science (Environmental Science) 73 B Arts 72.85 1% tafe (1 student) Western Sydney University 11 1% apprenticeship (1 student) B Communication 71.45 B Business (Property) 70 B Business (Sport Management) 70 Two students were not contactable. * B Social Science 55 Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Dip Information & Computer Technology 55 B Information Technology Cadet/Scholarship >90 plus application B Business/B Science Information Technology 93 B Science Information Technology/B Creative Intelligence & Innovation 88.45 B Sport & Exercise Science 86.55 University of Technology Sydney 10 B Business/B Creative Intelligence & Innovation 96.15 93% (75) of Arden students Majority of students gain entrance into B Landscape Architecture 84.75 preferred courses B Communications (Public Communication) 80.65 (2 students) surveyed received offers of degree B Sport & Exercise Management 80.1 64% of all 81 students surveyed were offered the exact post B Nursing 80 places in tertiary courses through the school destination that they had desired when interviewed. B Science (Advanced) 95 Some students changed their preferences after being B Animal & Veterinary Bioscience 85 Universities Admission Centre (UAC). B Science/B Arts 83 interviewed. University of Sydney 9 B Science 83 Arden’s Class of 2015 has continued a tradition of aspiring to 72% (52) of the 72 students choosing Commonwealth B Arts 82.5 (3 students) access tertiary education after completing . Supported Places at public universities were offered their B Liberal Arts & Science 70 (2 students) first choice of course, with most being accepted into their B Commerce/B Economics 96.5 As part of preparing our students for life beyond school, B Advanced Science (Hons) 95 preferred university. Arden’s Careers Adviser interviewed each student during B Engineering (Hons)/B Arts or B Science 91 University of New South Wales 7 B Engineering (Hons) Flexible First Year 91 the course of Year 12 to discuss their desired post school 43% of the 72 students desiring entry into tertiary courses B Science/B Education (Secondary) 85 destination. The students were counselled about their plans through UAC were offered places in courses despite having B Arts 81 and given guidance about the required documentation and a lower ATAR rank than the published ATAR cut-off. B Fine Arts/B Arts 81 how to prepare themselves to meet the necessary selection In these cases a variety of bonus points and early offer B Physiotherapy 98.15 B Nursing 69.95 criteria. Many students applied for and were accepted for schemes were operating. Universities are increasingly Australian Catholic University 4 B Exercise Science/B Business Administration 58.5 early offer entry schemes. using these schemes as an alternative means of assessing B Social Work 58.5 potential success. Arden supports applications for these Offers of places International College of Management Sydney 2 B Hospitality Management (2 students) direct application schemes which include subject specific performance, 93% (75) of Arden students surveyed received offers of degree Hotel School Sydney, Southern Cross University 1 B Business in Hotel Management direct application educational access for disability or disadvantage, local area places in tertiary courses through the Universities Admission catchment schemes, global leadership programs, Schools Canberra University 1 B Environmental Science 60 Centre (UAC), with the remainder choosing University Recommendation Schemes (SRS), and elite athletes and Notre Dame University 1 Nursing Foundation direct application Preparation courses, Transition to Work programs, performers consideration. SAE Institute Australia 1 B Audio (Studio) direct application Apprenticeship and TAFE study. * arden anglican school 22 2015 hsc results 23

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015

A partnership between students, staff and parents as well as the hard work and determination shown by individuals, all contributed to this year’s pleasing HSC results. Mrs Kathryn McDonald, Acting Head of English, summed up the Class of 2015 as “talented, clever and passionate”.

Many teachers noted the encouragement the students had given each other throughout their HSC year. “We’ve had fantastic results for individual students and also a positive result for the cohort as a whole—a result of students working together,” said Mr Joshua Harnwell, Director of Teaching and Learning. “The strong results highlight the mature approach that students have had to their learning—being concerned with their own progress, but also with the progress of others in their class.” Mrs Lisa Neale, English Extension 2 teacher, described the group as mature and cheerful. “They collaborated well and were always keen to encourage each other to do well,” she said. She was particularly proud of the effort many had put into their studies. “I am very proud of a number of my students who, while they did not necessarily score the highest marks in the year group, “The ability to think, learn, communicate, write, design and me has been the sheer number of students who received were delighted with their final results because they knew that “The Class of 2015 problem solve creatively has impressed me the most about early entry offers to university courses and scholarships. these results reflected a steady improvement over a long period were dynamic, creative, compassionate this year group. This augurs well for them as they enter an The fact that strong ATARs in our students are valued as of hard work and determination to achieve at their best,” learners.” increasingly global world,” he said. “As students leave Arden highly as leadership, co-curricular involvement, service and she said. they go into a workforce and world which is dynamic and in personal characteristics, values and strengths, is a strong Mr Simon Przydacz, Head of Senior School, noted that the MR SIMON PRZYDACZ many ways uncertain due to the rapid pace of change.” endorsement of the richly diverse education our students HEAD OF SENIOR SCHOOL Class of 2015 had shown a breadth of leadership and should experience at Arden.” “There are a plethora of individual, subject and statistical be commended for their engagement, inclusiveness and in highlights from the HSC and ATAR results which make particular, their creativity. me extremely proud. However, the major highlight for AN ANGLICAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

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