Academic Results 2018 A summary of the academic results achieved by Churchie’s 2018 Year 12 cohort.
OP Results Year 12 Achievements Words of Wisdom
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Welcome from the Headmaster It is the School’s pleasure to provide this booklet that features the academic achievements of the class of 2018.
As an academic institution, we deeply value intellectual and scholastic pursuits and recognise our role, in partnership with parents and the community, in assisting our young men to develop habits that will enable them to continue their pursuit of knowledge and learning throughout their lives. Our central goal is to develop confident young men who can learn anew in any setting throughout the world. The high expectations of our learning community are central in this regard. At Churchie, academic growth, challenge and improvement are central to all we do. Accordingly, our academic culture is very strong indeed. It is a culture that has been built upon 107 years of effort and high achievement, producing many fine young men, including 11 Rhodes Scholars.
In bringing the achievements of our young men to you, I pay tribute to our academic leaders, heads of faculty, housemasters, and teachers, all of whom provide high quality teaching, professional expertise, generous encouragement and inspiration. All of our teaching and corporate services staff believe deeply in the potential and future of each young man.
I also acknowledge the support of our parents and the wider school community, who contribute to the mission of encouraging each young man to realise his goals and aspirations. May I commend to you the words of wisdom from our exceptional scholars featured in this publication. Their reflections provide mature insights into their successful approach to learning and scholarship. It is my hope that this advice will provide great encouragement and insight to the young men who follow in the years ahead. On behalf of the Churchie community, I warmly congratulate the students, staff and parents of the class of 2018 for their outstanding achievements and wish them every success for the future. Yours sincerely Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster
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Message from the Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic) At Churchie, we strive to ensure that each young man who graduates from this wonderful school is empowered to make the most of the opportunities that await him.
They also displayed the following unique qualities, which I believe were key factors to their success: • T hey were goal driven. They wanted an OP 1 and had the intellect and discipline to achieve this. • They were process driven. They realised their goal would only be achieved with thorough planning and constant revision, as this process would empower them to excel with assessment instruments. The 2018 Year 12 cohort should be very proud of their accomplishments. These young men epitomise the scholarly attributes and characters that Canon Morris, Founder of the School, would have wished for, reflecting Churchie’s four tenets of academic excellence, spiritual awareness, personal growth and service. The School commends the OP 1 to 5 recipients and the QCS achievements and other outstanding accomplishments of this cohort. Only the most disciplined students in Queensland gain an OP 1, and this was a key attribute reflected by Churchie’s OP 1 recipients.
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• T hey were reflective and responded well to feedback from teachers and mentors. • They possessed the resilience to bounce back if they achieved an atypical result. • They had an awareness in Year 12 that they needed to work smarter, not harder, so made tough decisions about events or activities that would negatively impact their study time.
I congratulate the class of 2018 on their outstanding academic results. As evidenced by this publication, they are reaping the rewards of the dedication and tenacity required to complete Year 12 with a sense of accomplishment. The staff and the Churchie community as a whole are immensely proud of these achievements. I thank everyone involved in the attainment of these results, especially the QCS teachers, staff, students, and parents, for their contributions. These results could not have been achieved without the influence and motivation of the outstanding educators we are blessed to have at Churchie. I have no doubt that the words of wisdom presented in this publication will motivate and inspire others to fulfil their goals. Marcia Brumpton Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic)
Dean of Studies (10 – 12)
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Academic achievement 2018 summary • 21% received an OP 1 to 2, the School’s highest-ever result • 30% received an OP 1 to 3, the School’s highest-ever result • 43% achieved OP 1 to 5 • 79% achieved OP 1 to 10 • 97% achieved OP 1 to 15 • 20 students (10%) achieved OP 1 • average OP of 6.9 • median OP of 7 • 70.8% received an A or B in the Queensland Core Skills Test • 100% of graduates attained a Queensland Certificate of Education.
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State
Percentage
10
8
6
4
2
0
Churchie vs State OP 3
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OP 1 to 5 students First name Surname
OP
First name Surname
OP
First name Surname
OP
Alexander
GLUCH
1
James
MCKENZIE
2
Hao
YU
3
William
GUNN
1
Charles
MITCHELL
2
Ryan
YU
3
Mac
HERRING
1
Thomas
NOON
2
Maxwell
BELL
4
Nicholas
HUGHES
1
Charles
QUAYLE
2
Samuel
CATON
4
William
JEREMIJENKO
1
Timothy
RANKIN
2
James
DEBNAM
4
Tiger
MURRAY
1
William
RIDGWAY
2
Nicholas
DUNN-COVES
4
Austin
NEVILLE
1
Yathavan
SARAVANAN
2
Darcy
ELKS
4
Alexander
NOBBS
1
Harry
STEEL
2
Benjamin
LEE
4
Michael
PENKLIS
1
Alexander
TOMKINS
2
Benjamin
MACDONALD
4
Max
POWELL
1
Anton
VAN BUUREN
2
Hamish
MACKINLAY
4
William
RICHARDSON
1
Abraham
WADDELL
2
Dimitri
PANAGOPOULOS
4
Alexander
RUSSELL
1
Ramal
WICKRAMASINGHE
2
Liam
PRINEAS
4
Harrison
SCOTT
1
Joshua
COX
3
Caden
ROBILLIARD
4
Harrison
SEABORN
1
Benjamin
CREW
3
Thomas
RUSSELL
4
Xavier
SMITH
1
Zachary
CROTHERS
3
Aniket
AGARWAL
5
Benjamin
STODDART
1
Tom
CULLETON
3
Jackson
ANTHON
5
Jack
TAYLOR
1
Max
DANG
3
Sami
BAWI
5
Julian
THOMSON
1
Maxwell
DRUMMOND
3
Luca
CESCOTTO
5
Khoa
TU-NGUYEN
1
Daniel
GRAY
3
Benjamin
DE LUCA
5
James
WALKER
1
Thomas
HARTLEY
3
Owen
EDWARDS
5
Kristian
ANTHON
2
William
MACPHERSON
3
Matthew
GIANARAKIS
5
Mason
BLIZZARD
2
Darby
MORGAN
3
Benjamin
MCPHERSON
5
Alex
CHAN
2
Nicholas
MOUTSIAS
3
Thomas
NEWTON
5
Nathaniel
DRACAKIS
2
Angus
OGILVIE
3
William
NIOA
5
Nikolas
DROBETZ
2
Sriram
RAMANATHAN
3
Niam
RASHFORD
5
Blake
EAGER
2
Alexander
STALLARD
3
Cameron
SMITH
5
Darcy
GALL
2
Jacob
SYNNOTT
3
William
WATTS
5
Dylan
MAXWELL
2
Declan
WHITE
3
Matthew
WILTSHIRE
5
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Future pathways Our 2018 graduates are pursuing further education and careers in a broad range of fields.
3%
Architecture and Building
1%
Agriculture, Environment and related studies
1%
Education
5%
Creative Arts
5%
Information Technology
9%
40%
Health
Management and Commerce
11%
Society and Culture
12%
13%
Engineering
Natural and Physical Sciences
Fields of study Field
Examples of courses/majors
Field
Examples of courses/majors
Management and Commerce
Hospitality Management, Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Computer Science, Programming
Creative Arts
Natural and Physical Sciences
Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology
Music, Graphic Design, Communication and Media Studies
Engineering
Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying
Architecture and Building
Urban and Regional Planning, Interior Design
Law, Economics
Health
Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Naturopathy, Speech Pathology
Agriculture, Environment and related studies
Land, Parks and Wildlife
Society and Culture
Education
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QCS ‘A’ grades First Name
Surname
First Name
Surname
First Name
Surname
Jackson
ANTHON
Nicholas
HUGHES
Thomas
RUSSELL
Kristian
ANTHON
Sam
HURWOOD
Harrison
SCOTT
Thomas
BARTLETT
William
JEREMIJENKO
Harrison
SEABORN
Sami
BAWI
William
LACHECA
Hutton
SHANN
Maxwell
BELL
Tom
LIND
Cameron
SMITH
Mason
BLIZZARD
Lachlan
LUMBER
Xavier
SMITH
Harry
BUTLER
Hamish
MACKINLAY
Alexander
STALLARD
Jack
CARDINAL
James
MCKENZIE
Harry
STEEL
Luca
CESCOTTO
Charles
MITCHELL
Benjamin
STODDART
Finn
CHANNON
Nicholas
MOUTSIAS
Jacob
SYNNOTT
Benjamin
CREW
Tiger
MURRAY
Jack
TAYLOR
Zachary
CROTHERS
Austin
NEVILLE
Lucas
TAYLOR
Max
DANG
William
NIOA
Julian
THOMSON
Benjamin
DE LUCA
Alexander
NOBBS
Alexander
TOMKINS
Maxwell
DRUMMOND
Angus
OGILVIE
Khoa
TU-NGUYEN
Blake
EAGER
Dimitri
PANAGOPOULOS
Anton
VAN BUUREN
Owen
EDWARDS
Max
POWELL
Abraham
WADDELL
Darcy
ELKS
Charles
QUAYLE
James
WALKER
Darcy
GALL
William
RICHARDSON
Raff
WALLER
Alexander
GLUCH
William
RIDGWAY
Charles
WALSH
William
GUNN
Caden
ROBILLIARD
William
WATTS
Jonathan
HARWOOD
Alexander
RUSSELL
Ramal
WICKRAMASINGHE
Mac
HERRING
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Churchie State
35
Percentage
30 25 20 15 10 5 0
A
B
C
D
E
Churchie vs State QCS
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Year 12 awards Outstanding academic and all-round excellence The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup – Dux of the School
The John Crampton Andrews Memorial Award
Max Powell
Nikolas Drobetz
The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award – Proxime Accessit to the Dux
The Spirit of Churchie Award
The Barry Kelly Making of Men Award Alexander Tomkins
Anton van Buuren
Nicholas Hughes
Outstanding academic excellence The Morris Hart Memorial Prize William Richardson
The E D Lee Memorial Prize
The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize
The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize Alexander Nobbs
Alexander Russell
Mac Herring
Academic excellence Alex Chan
Harrison Scott
Darcy Gall
Harrison Seaborn
Alexander Gluch
Xavier Smith
QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Technology Prize
William Gunn
Benjamin Stoddart
Julian Thomson
William Jeremijenko
Jack Taylor
Charles Chandler Mitchell
Julian Thomson
Austin Neville
Abraham Waddell
The University of Queensland Achievement Award
Thomas Noon
James Walker
Harrison Mostert
Angus Ogilvie
Declan White
Michael Penklis
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Year 12 awards Subject prizes The Kevin S White Memorial Prize for Accounting Jack Taylor
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Prize for Agricultural Science Charles Williams
Ancient History Alex Chan
The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology Alexander Russell
The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry William Richardson
Chinese Mandarin Alex Chan
Drama Charles Chandler Mitchell
Earth Science Daniel Gray
The Anglican Financial Services (ANFIN) Award for Economics Max Powell
Engineering Technology
Modern History
Julian Thomson
Max Dang
The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English
Music
James Walker
Film, Television and New Media William Gunn
French Nicholas Hughes
Nicholas Hughes
Music Extension Nicholas Hughes
Philosophy and Religion Khoa Tu-Nguyen
Geography
The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics
Caden Robilliard
Alexander Gluch
The Dallas Wallace Memorial Prize for Information Processing and Technology
The John N Palethorpe Prize for Physical Education
Alexander Nobbs
Mac Herring
Japanese
The Ham Family Prize for Religious Education
Harrison Scott
Alexander Tomkins
Mathematics A
Technology Studies
Maxwell Conley
Sam Fysh
Mathematics B
The Ian Cameron Design Award
Harrison Seaborn
Riley Head
The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Mathematics C
Visual Art Anton van Buuren
Alexander Nobbs
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Year 12 awards All-round excellence The ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award
The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Creative Writing
Canon Jones Memorial Prize for Service to the School Chapel
Charles Walsh
William Gunn
Steele Glenn
The Ben Prior Memorial Prize for Debating
The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Public Speaking
The William A Raff Memorial Prize for Service to the Boarding Community
Anton van Buuren
Thomas Russell
Angus McCasker
The Headmaster’s Prize for Drama
The Archbishop’s Award
Charles Chandler Mitchell
Matthew Wiltshire
The Arthur Young Memorial Prize for Service to the School Community
The Headmaster’s Prize for Music
The C J Marjason Memorial Prize
Joshua Cox
Michael Penklis
The N C Patrick Prize for Music
Most Outstanding All-Round Contributor to the Co-curricular Programme
James Walker
The Andrew Rowan Memorial Art Prize
Max Dang
The Canon Morris Memorial Prize for Service to the School through its Spiritual Life Bailey Shepherd
Benjamin Carrick
Anton van Buuren
Tri-Service Cadets awards The P V O Fleming Memorial Trophy
The Hyne Cup
The C D Mackelmann Memorial Prize
Cadet Leading Seaman Jack Tapsall
One Platoon Cadet Under Officer Max Dang
Cadet Under Officer Riley Head
The M L Hansen OAM Memorial Cup Cadet Petty Officer Maxwell Bell
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Year 12 awards Awards assembly The Baggaley Memorial Cup Sam Hurwood
The Basketball Prize James Tait
The W M Bateman Memorial Prize Nikolas Drobetz
The Sir Donald Bradman Memorial Medal Mac Herring
The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize Mac Herring
The Sylvia Dixon Memorial Prize Angus Ogilvie
The Football Prize Jack Taylor
The Captain W H V Jubb Memorial Prize Samuel Tasker
The McIntyre Cup George Freeman
The Murray Millett Memorial Prize Charles Howard
The Greg Norman Golf Foundation Cup Lucas Taylor
The Persse Challenge Cup Alexander Russell
The Bob Templeton Memorial Medal
The C N Watts Memorial Prize Jackson Abeya
The Sir Leslie Wilson Challenge Cup Jackson Abeya
The Applied Science Subject Prize Alexander Cockerill
The M H Lupton Prize for Industrial Technology Skills Ethan Cosgrave
The Recreation Subject Prize Hamish Christie
The William Young Memorial Prize Maxwell Drummond
William MacPherson
The Volleyball Prize William Patapan
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A growth mindset Each year, Churchie invites OP 1 students to return to school for the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly. This annual tradition honours the achievements of our graduating cohort and inspires all students to seek academic excellence. On Thursday 21 February 2019, OP 1 scholar and 2018 Dux of the School Max Powell delivered the OP 1 Assembly Address to the Senior School.
So, yet another year has begun. Whether you are moving into Year 7 or 12, this week marks a significant moment for all of you boys because it sets the tone for what you are to make of this year. I know well that over the coming weeks you will all be reminded of the importance of goal setting, hard work, balance, organisation and preparation. While these are essential skills in your pursuit of success, I imagine that most of you are all too familiar with them. So, instead of reiterating these values, I would rather reveal to you a powerful, yet less spoken about, quality of all successful people— a growth mindset.
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But before I go further, I would like to tell you a little bit about my time at Churchie. I joined the blue and grey in Year 6. I had to make new friends, although they were easy to come by. Moving from year to year, I quickly learned that there will always be challenges to face in school. With these new challenges, however, came exciting new opportunities: joining sporting teams, picking senior subjects, playing an instrument. Over 12 years of schooling you learn a lot. What you realise is that everything that happens, for better or worse, shapes the man that you will become when you graduate. Looking back, you realise that every moment changed you in some way. Everything that Churchie offers you— amazing teachers, sporting programmes or cultural experiences—will make you a better man, and I urge you to seize them. That said, if you were to leave here today remembering only one thing, it would be to understand the importance of a growth mindset. When we observe people who are successful, we see their ‘outer workings’: how they study tirelessly, always ask teachers for help, stay on task, and are organised. The truth is that when we try to do the same, we are misguided. We don’t necessarily see what it is that drives them to do what they do.
This driving force is what’s called a growth mindset. A mindset is a sort of self-perception, such as believing that you are either ‘intelligent’ or ‘unintelligent’. We can be unaware of our own mindset, and yet it can have a profound effect on learning, skill acquisition and many other dimensions of life. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, such as their intelligence or talent, are fixed traits. It’s the belief that talent creates success and, thus, little time is directed towards training intelligence. When students with fixed mindsets fail at something, they tend to tell themselves they can’t or won’t be able to do it, for example, ‘I just can’t do algebra’. Alternatively, a growth mindset is understanding that your abilities improve through your hard work. If you continue to apply yourself, you will continue to get better. Brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a resilience that is essential for success. Students who embrace a growth mindset—the belief that they can learn more or become smarter if they work hard and persevere—will view challenges and failures as opportunities to improve their learning and skills.
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This, after all, is the purpose of school: one big opportunity to learn as much as you can and challenge yourself. That is why people are successful. When faced with a challenge, they rise to meet it. However, understanding it is only half the picture.
The next step is to use it, by not backing away from a challenge or accepting defeat in a difficult situation. Apply yourself and conquer. I promise you that when you go to class today, tomorrow, this week, and this term, should you do
your best to adopt a growth mindset, you will be successful. Max Powell 2018 Dux of the School
Max Powell addressing the Senior School at the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly
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Words of wisdom Anglican Church Grammar School congratulates the seniors of 2018 for achieving outstanding academic results. We are proud to present words of wisdom and inspiration from the 2018 OP 1 achievers.
Headmaster Dr Alan Campbell, Head of Senior School Mr Rod Olsen, Deputy Headmaster (Co-curricular and HR) Mr John Frare, and Acting Deputy Headmaster (Academic) Ms Marcia Brumpton with OP 1 recipients who returned for the Headmaster’s OP 1 Assembly
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Alexander Gluch Casey House It’s important to find a balance between academics and co-curricular activities, which is much easier when you choose subjects and activities that you enjoy. When it comes to completing assignments, focus on the task at hand and try to minimise distractions. The teachers at Churchie will always support you to do your best.
Awards Academic Excellence, The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics
Co-curricular Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble, Australian Mathematics Competition (High Distinction), UQ/QAMT Problem Solving Competition (second place), Churchie Maths Team Challenge
Service Red Shield Appeal, Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit
Currently studying Bachelor of Medicine at Griffith University, with a view to undertake post-graduate studies in medicine. Alexander is the recipient of the Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary.
William Gunn Mansfield House Head Navy Cadet Sacrifices have to be made in both the academic and co-curricular programmes. Use common sense rather than act on impulse. Start your assignments early, and study hard for exams.
Awards Academic Excellence, Subject Prize for Film, Television and New Media, The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Creative Writing
Co-curricular Navy Cadets, Churchie Maths Team Challenge
Service MacGregor State School Special Education Programme, Red Shield Appeal
Currently studying Bachelor Advanced Science (Honours) majoring in Physics (and a minor in Mathematics) at The University of Queensland with a view to become a pilot or work in car physics.
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Mac Herring Grenfell House Prefect Churchie allowed me to pursue a balanced routine of academics, sport, service and spirituality in a fun, challenging environment. Be disciplined and organised. Begin your assignments as early as possible and dedicate specific timeslots each week for each area. Don’t be afraid to talk to your mates and your teachers if you have any issues. Remember that the year will go far quicker than you imagine.
Awards The E D Lee Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The John N Palethorpe Prize for Physical Education, The Sir Donald Bradman Memorial Medal, The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize (cricket and academics)
Co-curricular First XI Cricket (Captain)
Service Red Shield Appeal, Muscle Up for MND, Walk4BrainCancer, Nursery Road State Special School, peer tutoring
Currently studying Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to working in the sporting industry, preferably cricket or AFL. Mac is a recipient of a UQ Merit Scholarship.
Nicholas Hughes Casey House Churchie’s culture of excellence, wonderful staff and diverse opportunities have prepared me for my future. To be successful, I found it was important to stay busy and maintain a routine. Small amounts of holiday preparation allowed me to have some weekly relaxation, while balancing co-curricular activities and academics.
Awards The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award – Proxime Accessit to the Dux, Subject Prizes for French, Music and Music Extension
Co-curricular Senior School Musical, Changed Voices, School Choir, Viking Vocalists, Cross Country, Queensland History Teachers’ Association Writing Competition (third prize), Australasian Philosothon (Most Promising Philosopher), The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad
Currently studying Bachelor of Arts/Law (Honours), Diploma of Language and Diploma of Music Performance at The University of Queensland. Nicholas is the recipient of the I M Williamson Bursary.
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William Jeremijenko Biggs House Churchie provided me with a strong base that I can build on to learn new skills. Importantly, Churchie gave me a love of learning. I found that participating in co-curricular activities provided me with more energy to complete my school work. My advice for exams is don’t ever guess multiple choice questions, unless absolutely necessary. Focus on being as active as possible in your thought process when answering questions.
Awards Academic Excellence
Co-curricular Morris Wind Symphony, Cross Country
Service OneDay to Conquer Cancer, Samoa Service Tour, Narbethong State Special School, Red Shield Appeal
Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics at The University of Queensland with a goal to become an entrepreneur in the US.
Tiger Murray Casey House Being at Churchie for 13 years helped me grow into the person I am today. To balance co-curricular and academics, it is important to cut out unnecessary distractions and manage your time well. Work hard, collaborate with friends and start your assignments early. Always do your best.
Co-curricular Space Camp, Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble
Service Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and Wesley Medical Research
Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) majoring in Physics at The University of Queensland with a view to study or work in the field of space as a scientist or engineer, either in Australia or the US.
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Alexander Nobbs Magnus House Churchie taught me how to work towards a deadline. Make note of your assignment due dates and plan accordingly. I found it helpful to have a separate area at home for studying.
Awards The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The Dallas Wallace Memorial Prize for Information Processing and Technology, The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Mathematics C
Co-curricular Churchie Maths Team Challenge, Stage Crew
Service Narbethong State Special School, Red Shield Appeal
Currently studying Bachelor of Business/Mathematics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with a view to work in finance in China. Alexander is a recipient of QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship.
Michael Penklis Hillary House House Captain Churchie has prepared me by emphasising the importance of education and taking charge and responsibility of yourself and others. Churchie also made me realise that you do not need to do everything by yourself; you have good people around you who can help you on your journey to success. Don’t be afraid to ask teachers to explain topics to you if you haven’t understood them during class. Plan your weeks and days, and take a break when you are feeling overwhelmed. Play sport and spend time with friends to help manage stress.
Awards Academic Excellence, The C J Marjason Memorial Prize for All-Round Excellence
Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Chamber Strings, Symphony Orchestra, Track and Field
Service Red Shield Appeal, Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp
Currently studying Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) with the aim to run an optometry practice in the future. Michael is a recipient of QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship.
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Max Powell Mawson House Prefect Churchie provided countless opportunities for me to discover myself, my interests and my passions. While Year 12 is immensely challenging, it is the most exciting and rewarding schooling year of your life. Being over prepared is far better than being underprepared—start assignments straight away and always ask for help in class. Balance is important—play sports you enjoy, participate in service activities and house events. Hang out with your friends and be social, but know when you have to focus and apply yourself to studies.
Awards The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup – Dux of the School, The Anglican Financial Services Award for Economics
Co-curricular Churchie Guitars, Cross Country, Third XV Rugby, Fourth XV Rugby, Third IV Tennis, Third VI Volleyball
Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Red Shield Appeal, Nursery Road State Special School, Muscle Up for MND
Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), with provisional entry into Griffith University’s Doctor of Medicine. Max is the recipient of a USC Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship and hopes to become a medical professional in a specialist field, making a difference in people’s lives.
William Richardson Kingsley House Vice-Captain Spiritual Awareness Churchie encouraged my learning and overall development into the person I am today, and I am incredibly grateful for it. I learned that understanding the content is the best thing for recall. If you know how it all works, you’ll remember it. If you don’t, just ask your teachers, as they are happy to help. You can’t use co-curricular as an excuse not to work. I knew that the days I had training, especially in the afternoons, I had to put in more focus and effort on my work that night.
Awards The Morris Hart Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry
Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Senior B Debating, Chamber Strings, Churchie Maths Team Challenge
Service Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek, Walk4BrainCancer
Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland. William is the recipient of a UQ Merit Scholarship, and a recipient of the TJ Ryan Certificate of Merit.
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Alexander Russell Grenfell House Prefect, Captain of Tennis Make the most of everything that is available to you in Year 12. The best thing you can do is stay motivated. Motivation will be your greatest weapon when it comes to succeeding. Don’t worry about all the stuff you don’t know or all the stuff you haven’t done yet—nobody starts a race with one foot across the finish line. Just take a moment to plan the work you have to do and get yourself in the mindset to actually do it. Maintaining balance is key. It is good to be busy, but never use your ‘busy lifestyle’ as an excuse for putting off school work.
Awards The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize for Outstanding Academic Excellence, The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology, The Persse Challenge Cup (tennis)
Co-curricular The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (Gold), Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Flute Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Second IV Tennis, Second VI Volleyball
Service Samoa Service Tour, Red Shield Appeal, Nursery Road State Special School
Currently studying Bachelor of Medical Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) with provisional direct entry into the Griffith University Doctor of Medicine graduate-entry programme. Alexander is the recipient of a USC Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship.
Harrison Scott Nansen House Prefect Churchie gave me really great teachers who knew how to push me and understood me well. To be successful, you need to figure out what works for you. Knowing what helps you focus and what distracts you makes things a lot easier. Don’t stress over things you can’t change.
Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Japanese
Co-curricular Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Senior Percussion, First VI Volleyball (GPS Premiers), Second VI Volleyball (Best and fairest), Queensland Schools Volleyball team
Service Red Shield Appeal
Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland with plans to work in a hospital.
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Harrison Seaborn Nansen House Vice-Captain Co-curricular Churchie provided me with the foundation I needed to strive, not only from an academic perspective but from an interpersonal one. I always liked to plan ahead and stay organised, as completing tasks early allowed me to go back and ensure it was my best work. You have to find a balance. Don’t let your life be overtaken by school and grades. Ensure that you socialise, play sport and enjoy your time at school.
Awards Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Mathematics B
Co-curricular U19 Queensland School Boys Volleyball team, First VI Volleyball
Service Ride to Conquer Cancer, Noah’s Ark Toy Library for Children with Special Needs, Ronald McDonald House, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for R U OK?
Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to become an investment banker in London or New York.
Xavier Smith Casey House House Captain Nothing beats hard work. Get on to work early, and work tirelessly until the task is fully completed. Churchie allowed me to push myself to a point where I knew, with hard work, I could achieve anything.
Awards Academic Excellence
Co-curricular Second XI Football, Third VI Volleyball
Service Muscle Up for MND, Dutton Park State School Special Education Unit
Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Commerce at The University of Queensland with hopes to work in the South Pacific in coastal engineering. Xavier is the recipient of St John’s Academic Scholarship.
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Benjamin Stoddart Mawson House Prefect Be organised and make sure you keep yourself busy. Being busy encourages you to be pragmatic with your study and leaves less room for procrastination. Start studying and get your assignments done early. Work hard in both co-curricular and academics, but always prioritise study. Churchie gave me access to great facilities as well as passionate teachers, who were constantly invested in improving me.
Awards Academic Excellence
Co-curricular First XV Rugby, Second XI Cricket
Service Red Shield Appeal, World’s Greatest Shave, Nursery Road State Special School
Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland with a view to work in finance, specifically investment banking.
Jack Taylor Kingsley House House Captain, Captain of Football Time management is the key. If you can master this quickly, it will be your best year at school. Know that there is always someone at school or home who is willing to help. You are never alone. Take it one step at a time.
Awards Academic Excellence, The Kevin S White Memorial Prize for Accounting, The Football Prize
Co-curricular First XI Football, Swimming, Track and Field, Fourth Open Basketball
Service OneDay to Conquer Cancer, Walk4BrainCancer, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek
Currently studying Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland, with a view to work in investment banking or the hedge fund industry in London or New York.
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Julian Thomson Grenfell House Vice-Captain Service Churchie prepared me for my future by providing me with opportunities to achieve my goals, realise my potential and contribute to a vibrant and diverse school community. Participating in service activities gave me an opportunity to give back, think about community needs, perform a leadership role, and learn how to co-ordinate teams and people.
Awards Academic Excellence, QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Technology Prize, Subject Prize for Engineering Technology
Co-curricular Third Open Basketball, Second VII Water Polo
Service Nursery Road State Special School, Red Shield Appeal
Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Commerce at The University of Queensland with a hope to become a world-class engineer. Julian is the recipient of the Ausenco Engineering Scholarship.
Khoa Tu-Nguyen Kingsley House Make sure you get plenty of sleep to balance the demands of the academic and co-curricular programmes. Be organised, and don’t leave your assignments until the night before. Work smart, and focus on your strengths when doing exams.
Awards Subject Prize for Philosophy and Religion
Co-curricular Third VIII Rowing
Service Walk4BrainCancer, Red Shield Appeal, Eco-Schools Australia Clean the Creek, World’s Greatest Shave
Currently studying Doctor of Medicine (provisional entry for school-leavers) at The University of Queensland with plans to become a successful doctor.
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James Walker Nansen House Captain of Music Make the most of your opportunities. The co-curricular programme is extensive, providing many opportunities that may not be available at other schools. Plan well. Good planning makes it so much easier to write an assignment or essay. Do your homework, even if your teacher doesn’t check. Ask for help when you need it.
Awards Academic Excellence, The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English, The N C Patrick Prize for Music
Co-curricular Third VI Volleyball, Senior School Musical, State Honours Ensemble Programme, Big Band 1, Chamber Strings, Drumline, Morris Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Fourth Open Basketball
Service Ronald McDonald House, Red Shield Appeal, Bridge to Brisbane for R U OK?, peer tutoring
Currently studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Mathematics at The University of Queensland with the view of becoming an engineer.
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