Academic Results 2022

Academic results

Year 12 achievements

Future pathways

Words of wisdom

Welcome from the Headmaster

The School’s academic culture is built upon 111 years of effort and high achievement, a proud history that has produced 11 Rhodes Scholars. 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. A central goal is to develop confident young men who can learn in any setting in the world and live happy, contributing, and fulfilled lives.

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 our teaching and corporate services staff believe deeply in the potential and future of each young man and share in the achievements of our students. Their high-quality teaching is acknowledged by parents, year upon year.

At Churchie, academic growth, effort and improvement are central to all that we do. Accordingly, the academic culture at Churchie is very strong, as is our ambition for every student. Thus, we believe it is important to capture this brief summary of the academic achievements of the 2022 cohort.

The class of 2022 included the School’s fifth cohort of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme students and was the fourth to complete the renewed Queensland Certificate of Education – both leading to an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). It is a joy to see our students achieving at the very top of both academic pathways.

A key feature of both the IB and QCE is the rigorous suite of external examinations for which the students had to prepare.

I acknowledge the support of our parents, the School Council and the wider school community, all of whom contribute to the mission of encouraging each young man to realise his goals and aspirations.

On behalf of the Churchie community, I warmly congratulate the students, staff and parents of the class of 2022 for their academic achievements and wish them every success for the future.

Dr Alan Campbell Headmaster

It is a pleasure to offer this publication that presents the academic results of the young men of the class of 2022.

Message from the Deputy Headmaster

Four of our graduating students from the class of 2022 achieved the maximum possible ATAR of 99.95— three from the QCE pathway and one from the IB—and 15 per cent of our Year 12 students received an ATAR over 99.

Any school would be immensely proud of these top-level results. However, the depth of success in 2022 was perhaps the most compelling part of the story. Almost 60 per cent of students achieved an ATAR over 90, and 86 per cent over 80.

Each year, as our senior students navigate their way through the senior syllabus, they are always asked at different stages about their approach to work and study. In their penultimate year, over 50 per cent of students from the class of 2022 were committing themselves to a minimum of two hours of study every night. Further, around 40 boys professed to work over three hours per night.

Of course, these statistics grew in their final 12 months. However, it is important to note that it was not all about hard work.

We often hear the mantra of studying smarter, not harder. Churchie’s study skills programme A Learners Toolkit, embedded from Years 7 to 12, certainly

emphasises the difference between high-utility study skills and low-utility (less effective) study skills. This knowledge enriches the content of what to learn, stretching our students to consider how they can learn content and develop key skills in the most effective way possible.

While absolutely critical, the truth is that smarter study does need to be combined with ‘hard’ study, and we are delighted that the benefits of finding this balance are so clearly reflected in our 2022 results.

As you read through this publication, it is heartening to see how so many boys were motivated by the broader educational, leadership and cocurricular programmes at Churchie. Whether it be on the sporting field, in the concert hall, on school tours or in the classroom, we are very proud of how the class of 2022 committed themselves to so many responsibilities across the whole school. They have left an outstanding legacy.

We wish the class of 2022 the very best for a successful, compassionate and adventurous life beyond Churchie. May they remember us fondly, as of course, we shall remember them.

Richard Wheeldon Deputy Headmaster

The class of 2022 should be commended both for their intellectual growth and dedication to lifting the culture and spirit of the School in so many profound ways, both in the classroom and more broadly.

CHURCHIE STUDENTS ACHIEVED THE TOP ATAR OF 99.95 4

CHURCHIE STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 99+ 26

Message from the Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12

This cohort epitomised the four tenets of the School and were justly rewarded for their discipline, sacrifice and tenacity. Like cohorts previously, many students were rewarded with wonderful results. The boys allowed themselves to dream big, and these dreams and aspirations were fulfilled when they gained their ATARs in December. Their success has allowed them entrance to a varied array of post-secondary pathways, including nine students who entered medicine and biomedical science fields.

This cohort had intellect, but they also understood that hard work, discipline, commitment and sacrifice were the key ingredients to their success. They led by example, proudly representing the School in various cocurricular activities, but they also understood the importance of maximising their results in every assessment instrument.

It was such a pleasure to be involved with this cohort as they have left an outstanding legacy. They should be very proud of their efforts.

We celebrated as:

• Three QCE students received the top ATAR of 99.95

• Four QCE students received an ATAR of 99.9

• 23 QCE students received an ATAR of more than 99

• 32 QCE students received an ATAR of more than 98

• 57 QCE students received an ATAR of more than 95

• 58% of the QCE cohort received an ATAR of more than 90

• 121 QCE students received greater than 95% in their General subjects

Academic success cannot be gained without the empowerment, mentorship and guidance of outstanding educators, and I would like to thank the staff at Churchie for their professionalism. The hours of work behind the scenes that facilitate syllabus familiarisation, assessment instrument writing and marking, QCAA processes (endorsement and confirmation, external exam marking), resource development, drafting and feedback processes demonstrate the dedication of our staff.

I do not doubt that the words of wisdom presented in this publication will motivate and inspire other young men to realise their dreams.

Marcia Brumpton Dean of Studies Years 10 to

23 STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF >99

12

32 STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF >98

100% ACHIEVED BY STUDENTS IN 6 GENERAL SUBJECTS 121

Like current staff, I am sure that the founding Headmaster of Churchie Canon Morris would be so proud of the students who graduate from Churchie each Valedictory Day. However, in 2022, I think his pleasure would have been rightly justified given the magnitude and quality of the 2022 cohort.

Message from the Dean of IB Diploma Programme

against the status quo. In undertaking the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, students are required to be courageous as they reach for the stars. However, nothing good in life comes easy. As the quote above suggests, they must also dig deep to achieve their goals.

was the performance of James Lynch who achieved perfect scores of 7 for five of his subjects.

It takes courage to be different. When most of your peers are studying a different academic programme, it takes a certain strength of character to go

This combined optimism and determination defined the 2022 cohort as they strove to excel in the IB. Their outstanding results that saw 67 per cent of the group achieve an ATAR equivalent of over 90 is testament to their hard work and determination to succeed. Furthermore, it was with great pride and excitement that Churchie achieved its first-ever perfect score, with Matthew Bond receiving a 45. Matthew was the embodiment of Nazarian’s quote, completing four higher level subjects, instead of the usual three, even though there was no points advantage to doing this. Matthew embraced his love of learning and studied English Literature HL, Chemistry HL, Physics HL and Maths AAHL—the last three subjects considered the most difficult IB subjects worldwide—as well as French ab initio SL and Philosophy SL. Additionally, Matthew achieved an A for his Mathematics extended essay, researching the topic ‘How might optimal control theory and trajectory optimisation be used to optimse the propellant efficiency for the first stage flyback of SpaceX’s Falcon9?’ Of further note,

21 DIFFERENT IB SUBJECTS STUDIED BY CHURCHIE STUDENTS

19% RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION FROM IB SCHOOLS AUSTRALASIA

Our academic high achievers demonstrated consistency of effort, forensic analysis of feedback and dedication to constant improvement as keys to their success. They did not look for shortcuts! From the beginning of Year 11, students implemented study plans to achieve their goals and organised their time appropriately to complete tasks. Importantly, school holidays were used to continue with study and complete significant portions of internal assessment. Testament to the excellence of many of these students were the offers of several scholarships, including the Bond Excellence Scholarship offered to Aaryan Khagram and the UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship offered to Matthew Bond.

I acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the IB teachers, corporate staff and faculty heads as well as the tireless support of the parent body and wider Churchie community. Finally, I commend all the students who embraced the demands set before them and refused to give in to adversity. You have been wonderful examples of digging deep and reaching for the stars

Catherine Prosser Dean of IB Diploma Programme

100% PASSED THE CORE (EXTENDED ESSAY, THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE, CREATIVITY, ACTIVITY, SERVICE)

52% RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FROM IB SCHOOLS AUSTRALASIA

86% ACHIEVED AN IB SCORE ABOVE THE WORLD AVERAGE

In The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration: Old Wisdom for a New Word, Vera Nazarian said, ‘When you reach for the stars, you are reaching for the farthest thing out there. When you reach deep into yourself, it is the same thing, but in the opposite direction. If you reach in both directions, you will have spanned the universe.’

Top ATAR achievers

Churchie’s class of 2022 received excellent results across the QCE and IB pathways, including four students who achieved the highest possible ATAR of 99.95.

Matthew Bond will be enshrined in Churchie history as our first student to achieve the highest International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 45.

Churchie introduced the IB Diploma Programme pathway in 2018, with the first cohort graduating in 2019. As a Year 9 student, Matthew first heard about the IB during a maths class when his teacher, Mr Ben Wasley, would periodically talk about ‘his challenging IB Higher Level Mathematics class’.

‘Quite resolutely, that was where I first decided that I would do IB,’ Matthew said, ‘and two years later, I entered IB with a mindset captured by the aphorism what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’

Not one to shy away from a challenge, Matthew decided to study four higher level (HL) subjects, instead of the usual three. The fact that there is no points advantage to this exemplifies Matthew’s love of learning.

‘At the start of Year 11, I was taking the three HL subjects of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. However, due to the IB’s timetabling, I soon became aware that I could

join in on another literature class’s HL classes,’ he said. ‘Through these extra classes, I discovered a genuine passion for analysing literature, particularly the poetry of Wisława Szymborska.’

Matthew’s outstanding achievements were recognised at Speech Night, where he was awarded The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize for Dux of the School in IB as well as multiple subject prizes.

He is grateful for his teachers and other Churchie staff who ‘consistently went above and beyond in their support’.

‘Most of all, I will always be grateful for the unfaltering support of the Dean of IB, Mrs Prosser, in all aspects of my IB journey,’ Matthew said. ‘I would also like to thank Ms Podesta, Mr Smith, Mme Washington, Mr Robertson, Dr Badran, Dr Abraham and Mr Krasniewicz.’

Matthew has received a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland, and we wish him all the best with his future studies.

Chun Lee’s top ATAR result was well-earned and reflective of his hard work during his years at Churchie. He said that receiving 99.95 was surprising but not too unexpected.

‘I had done fairly well in my external exams, only underperforming in a few subjects, so I knew my final ATAR result would be in the upper echelon,’ Chun said. ‘This didn’t stop me from feeling nervous leading up to my ATAR reveal, so I was relieved when I finally saw the 99.95 on my screen.’

In recognition of his academic achievement, Chun was awarded The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award for Proxime Accessit to the Dux in QCE, the QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Prize and several subject prizes at Speech Night.

Chun was also recognised at a state level for his efforts at the annual QCE Achievement Awards ceremony, receiving a Distinguished Academic Achievers award for his exceptionally high achievement across a diverse range of learning options. He was also awarded a QCE Subject Achievement Commendation

for achieving the highest result in at least one General subject and a QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation for achieving an A in at least six General subjects.

During his time at Churchie, Chun also took advantage of the numerous cocurricular activities on offer, participating in debating, chess and music during his senior years. He found his peers and staff to be very supportive of his academic goals.

‘At Churchie, there was just so much support anywhere you looked in the form of peer tutoring and teachers willing to give up their lunches to answer any questions you had,’ he said. ‘Even on the weekends, I could count on my teachers to reply to my emails asking for assistance. I could not have achieved this result without them.’

Chun’s long-term career goal is to work as a doctor in Sydney or Melbourne, having been inspired by his local GP who has always been a role model to him. This year, he accepted a UQ Vice-Chancellors Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Provisional entry into medicine) at The University of Queensland.

Matthew Bond Chun Lee

John Lu’s ATAR of 99.95 capped a very successful year, having been awarded The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup for Dux of the School in QCE a nd several subject prizes at Speech Night.

He described the feeling of receiving his ATAR as ‘a huge sense of relief.’

‘It felt like all the trials and tribulations of this academic journey that has spanned the past six years had paid off and I could finally reap the rewards,’ John said. ‘To be honest, I was expecting to achieve this highly as I had put in an immense amount of work into this final year and I believe that with enough effort, anyone can attain whatever achievements they desire.’

John’s efforts were also recognised at the QCE Achievement Awards ceremony, where he was presented with a Distinguished Academic Achievement Achievers award for demonstrating exceptionally high achievement across a diverse range of learning options. In addition, he was awarded a QCE Subject Achievement Commendation for achieving

the highest result in at least one General subject and a QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation for achieving an A in at least six General subjects.

During Years 11 and 12, John found Specialist Mathematics to be the easiest subject to motivate himself for, ‘as the subject matter was legitimately intriguing’, and the ‘friendly classroom competition’ pushed him to give it his all.

John also thrived in his cocurricular pursuits, participating in music, debating and basketball during his time at Churchie. His highlights included performing as part of Viking Vocalists 1 in Jazz Under the Stars, being named Choir Captain in 2022 and singing a solo at Speech Night in 2021.

While John is keeping his options open in terms of a career, he is currently studying a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne, having received a Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship, and plans on proceeding to medicine for his postgraduate degree.

‘A great feeling of relief’ is how Dashiell Young described feeling upon first seeing his 99.95 ATAR result. He said it was not only the relief of finishing 13 years of schooling but achieving his goals after committing his best efforts to his study.

‘I believe one of the best feelings you can have in your academic journey is to have no regrets—to know you gave your all, and you achieved the best you could,’ Dashiell said. That feeling was well deserved, given Dashiell’s efforts during his senior years at Churchie. In recognition of his hard work, Dashiell was awarded The John Crampton Andrews Memorial Award for best exemplifying the four tenets of the School and an Academic Excellence award at Speech Night. At the School’s Academic Celebration Assembly in February 2023, Dashiell was presented with The Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary, which is awarded to a student who is proceeding to study science and ultimately medicine.

Dashiell’s efforts were well supported by the teachers and staff at Churchie, who he said ‘were always happy to supply extra worksheets

if needed, or to answer questions on assignments, or to spend more time teaching difficult concepts.’ Cocurricular activities provided Dashiell with healthy breaks from his studies and contributed to his fondest school memories.

‘I have many highlights from my time at Churchie, such as the late nights on Army Cadets bivouacs, winning chess championships with the Premier team and improvising jazz in Big Band 1,’ Dashiell said. ‘Spending enjoyable time with mates or trying new activities will always be the times that I remember most from school.’ When weighing up his tertiary study options, Dashiell considered multiple fields, including computer science, engineering and law, but ultimately decided upon medicine.

‘I felt that my personal skills and strengths would thrive within a medical career, where I could provide the greatest direct benefit to society through the people that I treat,’ he said. Dashiell accepted a UQ Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship to study Doctor of Medicine (MD) as part of the Provisional Entry for SchoolLeavers programme at The University of Queensland.

John Lu

Dashiell Young

Surname First name

AIRD Sebastian

ALI Amir

ALLEN Audrich

ANNING Joe

AUSTIN Charlton

BATES Max

BICKMORE Jonah

BOND Matthew

BOWDEN Samuel

BRAHMBHATT Vrisan

BURGESS Charles

CAMPBELL Harry

CHRISTIE Max

CHUAN Peter

CHURCHWARD Jack

CLAYTON Jordan

CONN-TAYLOR Jack

COOPER Lachlan

COOPER Noah

CORNELIUS Oscar

DAVIES Oliver

DAY James

EASTON Rory

ELCOCK Blair

FINCH Harry

GAO Sean

GRIERSON Finlay

HADJIPETROU Oliver

HAMLET Bailey

HICKEY Hugo

HO Daniel

HUANG Anton

HUDSON Will

HUMPHREY Joshua

JOY Thomas

90+ ATARs

Surname First name

KELLEY Mac

KHAGRAM Aaryan

KHAN Hadi

LAKE Henry

LEE Chun

LEE Samuel

LI Allan

LIAO Peter

LIN Ian

LU John

LUMBER Hugo

LYNCH James

MACDONALD Douglas

MALIK Christopher

MCCARTHY George

MCDONALD Hamish

MCDONNELL Ben

MCLOUGHLIN Luca

MEDINA Ethaniel

MENIGOZ Benoit

MILBOURNE Gabriel

MILLER Oliver

MOMIN Kifah

MORTESS Max

MUNRO Andrew

NASSIRY Wais

OATS Henry

OLIVEIRA MUNRO Mateo

OMAR Jibrail

PANDIE Fareed

PATTISON Alex

PENKLIS Nicholas

PENROSE Hamish

PHILLIPS Carter

RAE Harry

Surname First name

REHBEIN Ed

RIDGWAY Archie

ROACH Ethan

ROMANI Nicolas

SAMIOS Manny

SCOTT-NEWMAN Tom

SERVIN Tom

SHUKLA Arush

SIA Jared

SOBEY Connor

SON Tom

SOURIS Peter

STEWART Cooper

STODDART Thomas

STREETON Benny

SWIFT Liam

SWINDLE Harry

TAN Liam

THORNTON Calum

THOTA NAGARAJ Naveen

TILSE Heinrich

TUCCI-CAPORN Lachlan

WANG Kevin

WAUGH Ben

WILKINS Jack

WILLEMSEN Sebastien

WILLIAMS Matthew

WOOD Benjamin

YOUNG Angus

YOUNG Dashiell

YU James

YUN Jayden

ZHANG Andrew

Future pathways

A summary of the higher education and career aspirations of the class of 2022.

1% Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

5% Architecture and Building

9% Natural and Physical Sciences

2% Information Technology

16% Society and Culture

16% Health

Fields of study

Field Examples of courses/majors

Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies

Architecture and Building

Management and Commerce

Land, Parks and Wildlife

Urban and Regional Planning, Interior Design

Economics, Commerce, Banking and Finance

Education Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary

17% Engineering

1% Education

33% Management and Commerce

Field Examples of courses/majors

Engineering

Chemical, Automotive, Civil, Aerospace, Biomedical, Surveying

Health Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy

Information Technology

Natural and Physical Sciences

Computer Science, Programming

Mathematics, Physics, Laboratory Technology

Society and Culture Law, Psychology

Wisdom from an Old Boy

Each year, Churchie invites our highest-achieving students back to school for the annual Academic Celebration Assembly. This special occasion honours the achievements of our newest Churchie Old Boys and inspires all current students to seek academic excellence. A feature of the assembly is the address by a notable recent Old Boy. On Thursday 16 February 2023, Old Boy from the class of 2021, Prefect and Captain of Debating Jamie Richardson delivered the Academic Celebration Assembly address to the Senior School.

Congratulations to each of you. It is an amazing achievement. You represent Churchie’s most successful year, at least as far as academics are concerned.

The most enjoyable aspect for me is to see so many boys I know and call friends up on the podium this morning. Congratulations also to Chun Lee, John Lu, Dash Young, and Matthew Bond for their perfect scores. All the boys on the podium today have done incredibly well, and their achievements are truly something for them and for the whole school to be proud of.

T hank you for the invitation to speak at the Academic Celebration Assembly this year. It’s a privilege to be back in a Churchie assembly and, in particular, to be part of the celebration for so many newly minted Churchie old boys who performed incredibly well last year.

I would like to bring attention to the fact that, of the boys here, many of them did debating in their senior year. So, if you’re looking to be up on this stage one day, it’s something to consider.

To our new Old Boys—welcome to what feels like unlimited freedom. You get to do what you want, when you want, where you want – all within the limits of civil decency. Enjoy your time out from school – I certainly am. But also remember the hard work each of your fellow students, your family and your teachers here at Churchie put in to support you and help you get to where you are today. Stay close to them, because those friendships are wonderful and can and should last a lifetime.

To the boys sitting in front of me, here are some pieces of wisdom I would like to share.

Dream big—life is what you make it

We often fall short of our goals, but that shouldn’t stop us from setting them as high as we possibly can. Most boys behind me would have been striving for a 99.95. Whilst many of them didn’t get there, they still did incredibly well and are hugely successful. Falling short of your goals is an essential part of being successful. Every success is built on failures along the way. What is important is that you set your goals, give it everything you have and when you don’t get there, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and go again even harder. As General George S Patton once said, ‘I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.’

Time flies

I can still remember my first day in the Senior School. It feels like yesterday, and I am already into my second year at university.

Your time at Churchie will be over before you know it. For some of you, I appreciate that sounds very appealing, and it is, but don’t miss the opportunities you have today. Make the most of your time at Churchie. Enjoy and savour every moment, because when it’s over you can either look back knowing you made the most of it or wish you had done it better. Make sure you don’t regret your choices.

Jamie Richardson

Don’t procrastinate

I am a master procrastinator, and I learned this the hard way. But now I know how much easier things are if you plan and get onto them straight away. I’m still not perfect, but nonetheless, I try. That also means not taking extensions on your assignments. In my experience, those who took the most extensions tended to do the worst. Some things can’t be helped, but the truth is, there are always going to be things that come up to derail you. If you plan, are organised and don’t delay you will take the stress out of studying and do so much better.

Use your teachers

The lesson that I learned much later than I would have liked is that your teachers, despite giving you work and challenging you in lots of ways, actually do want you to succeed. Whether it was Madame Washington practising French speaking with me in Lanskey after school, or Mrs Prosser or Mr Smith giving me tips on my literature presentation, the assessments I did the best in were the ones where I asked for help from my teachers. Your teachers know what they are doing, and they know what you need to do. So, listen to them, work with them and be grateful to them.

Ultimately, whether this is your first year of university, your last year of school or even the start of your journey in the Senior School, remember these things, and you will succeed.

Thank you so much for having me here today. Congratulations to our academic achievers—may you make the most of the next stage of your lives. To the boys of Churchie: be the best you can be.

Jamie Richardson

2023 Prefect and Captain of Debating

Jamie Richardson speaking at the Academic Celebration Assembly

Words of wisdom

Anglican Church Grammar School congratulates the seniors of 2022 for achieving outstanding academic results. We are proud to present words of wisdom and inspiration from the 2022 Churchie Scholars.

Leading scholars from the class of 2022 with (left to right) Head of Senior School Mr Rod Olsen, Dean of Studies Years 10 to 12 Ms Marcia Brumpton, Deputy Headmaster Mr Richard Wheeldon and Dean of IB Diploma Programme Ms Catherine Prosser.

Sebastian Aird

Plan the work, work the plan. Know what you are working towards and know why. Give yourself a reason to do the work. Is it for a number, a grade, a feeling or an improvement?

Justify your effort, and the more you put into it, the more rewarding the result will become. Find your subject checklists— they tell you exactly what can be examined. Go through all of them and revise what you don’t know.

Ali

Have a set schedule for all your commitments, and stay on top of your work, especially through year 12. If you are overwhelmed, take a break. I strongly recommend creating a schedule that works best for you. It is easy to reach out to an Old Boy or peer tutoring for support. Practice exams, practice questions, active recall spaced repetition and brain dump are all skills that will help you memorise information.

Matthew Bond

Grenfell House Prefect

Take responsibility for creating a system that you're willing to place your complete confidence in, regardless of any unfavourable factors that may befall you. Push yourself to incrementally spend more of the five hours of class time each day focused and actively working towards your goals. Without exception, keep yourself accountable for silly mistakes because they are always indicative of a lack of understanding, or mental overload due to unfamiliarity with the subject matter.

Awards

The Barry Kelly AM Making of Men Award, Academic Excellence Award, The Headmaster’s Prize for Drama, The N C Patrick Prize for Music

Cocurricular

Bands Captain, Big Band 1, Morris Wind Symphony, Senior Voices, Saxophone Quartet, Open Second VIII Rowing, Theatresports, Senior Musical Singin’ in the Rain, Stage Crew

Service

Peer Tutoring, Sony Camp

Currently studying Sebastian is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at The University of Queensland.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Japanese

Cocurricular

Second XI Cricket, Morris Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Clarinet Quintet

Service

Clean the Creek, Red Shield Appeal, Sony Camp, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?

Currently studying

Amir is studying a Bachelor of Medical Science with direct entry into a Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University and would like to work as a medical practitioner in Australia, possibly in dermatology or radiology.

Awards

The Neville Harpham Memorial Prize –Dux of the School in IB, Subject Prize for Chemistry, Subject Prize for French, Subject Prize for Literature, The Morris Hart Memorial Prize for Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, The Annie M Stevens Memorial Award for Physics

Cocurricular

Senior A Debating, Senior Team Chess, Second IV Tennis, Third VI Volleyball, Morris Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra

Service

White Ribbon Breakfast, World’s Greatest Shave, Eat Up Australia fundraiser, Peer Tutoring, Prep School Tutoring

Currently studying

Matthew has received a UQ ViceChancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland and would like to work in investment banking in New York or London.

Mawson House

Amir

Mawson House

Understand the value of free time and prioritise your mental health. Use sports as a bit of respite from the grind.

Brahmbhatt

Biggs House

Churchie has given me a good education and plenty of opportunities to engage in service and cocurricular activities. Use your time efficiently. Hang in there, and use hobbies or breaks to keep fresh.

Find a space where you will be able to consistently study, and find a group of friends that will encourage you to achieve your best. It is important to look at the bigger picture and realise that these moments are meant to be hard and teach you valuable life lessons. Practice exams and internal assessments are really important. Aim to not drop any easy marks on assignments.

Cocurricular

Third V Basketball

Currently studying Samuel is studying a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science at The Australian National University and would like to undertake a PhD.

Cocurricular

Fourth V Basketball, Duke of Ed Bronze Award

Service

Sony Camp, Red Shield Appeal, SBH Queensland Wheel and Walk, Peer Tutoring

Currently studying

Vrisan is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and hopes to work as an investment banker in Australia, the UK or the US.

Currently studying

Harry is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work in finance in London or as a doctor in Australia.

Samuel Bowden

Magnus House

Vrisan

Harry Campbell

Hillary House

Peter Chuan

Biggs House

From the multiple cocurricular activities I participated in Churchie, I am now a more resilient person who has good time management and can work very well in a team. Always space out your study and don’t leave everything to the end. For subject content, do some work during holidays. For assignments, don’t wait until the last week or the last day.

Sean Gao

Grenfell House

Maximize your class time as much as possible. This means not getting distracted, always being one hundred per cent focused and asking the teacher questions. For assignments, always refer to the syllabus (learning goals or the criteria sheet) and make sure you have addressed each point/criterion. The study skills that work best are different for everyone. Personally, I recommend flashcards, rewriting notes, and practice exams.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, The John Atherton Young Memorial Prize for Biology, Subject Prize for Chinese Mandarin

Cocurricular

Air Force Cadets, Senior Voices, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings 1, Duke of Ed Gold Award, Swimming

Service

Sony Camp, Red Shield Appeal, Peer Tutoring

Currently studying

Peter has received a Melbourne National Merit Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Biomedicine followed by a Doctor of Optometry at The University of Melbourne and would like to work in optometry.

Awards

QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation for achieving an A in at least six General subjects, Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Third VI Volleyball

Currently studying

Sean has accepted a UQ Excellence Scholarship (academic) to study a Doctor of Medicine Provisional Entry for SchoolLeavers (Bonded Medical Program) at The University of Queensland and plans to graduate as a doctor and then specialise in a more hands-on area such as surgery or anaesthetics.

Oliver Hadjipetrou

Magnus House

I managed my time by having a strict study routine in the afternoon as sport and music practices were typically in the morning. I also made sure I didn’t fall behind on weekends by spending an extra couple of hours working on Sunday if I had a game on Saturday. Have as many people as you can read your assignments. Every new set of eyes is another chance they may notice one of your mistakes.

Cocurricular

Second XI Football Service

Red Shield Appeal, Narbethong State Special School, MS Moonlight Walk

Currently studying

Oliver is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work in a career in business and economics in Australia.

Aaryan Khagram

Casey House

Make meaningful relationships with your teachers as soon as possible. Your teachers want to help you succeed and will try their best to give you the best shot at getting a good grade. Respect them, do your homework and get to know them better, as this will help them aid you with your academics, allowing you to achieve the best grades possible.

Chun Lee

Mansfield House House Vice-Captain

Churchie has given me an incredible community for the rest of my life. I know wherever I go there will likely be a Churchie Old Boy. Start developing good habits now and not later. Don’t start preparing the night before. Focus on regular short study periods rather than a large amount of studying all at once.

Samuel Lee

Hillary House

Through my years as a Churchie student, the School has taught me to constantly improve myself as a person. It has allowed me to pursue different areas of interest such as basketball and music while supporting my mental health, helping me feel optimistic and determined during stressful times. Churchie has also emphasised behavioural values including selflessness and respect for my peers and friends. Thus, the School has played an integral part in making me a better man.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Biology, Subject Prize for Business Management

Service

Prep School Tutoring, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?

Currently studying Aaryan has accepted a Bond University Excellence Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Bond University and would like to work in medicine.

Awards

QCE Distinguished Academic Achievers Award, QCE Subject Achievement Commendation for achieving the highest result in at least one General subject, QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation, The C E Elliott Rhodes Scholarship Award – Proxime Accessit to the Dux in QCE, QUT Science and Engineering Faculty Dean’s Award for Engineering Prize, Subject Prize for Engineering, The George Weatherlake Memorial Prize for Mathematical Methods, The Allan R Townsend Memorial Prize for Physics

Cocurricular

Symphony Orchestra, Debating

Currently studying

Chun has accepted a UQ Vice-Chancellors Scholarship studying a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Provisional entry into medicine) at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a doctor in Sydney or Melbourne.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular Morris Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Clarinet Quintet

Service

Narbethong State Special School, Red Shield Appeal, Peer Tutoring

Currently studying

Samuel is studying a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University and would like to work as a dentist or in a speciality such as orthodontics.

John Lu

Your teachers are there to help you—they will give you invaluable feedback and resources. Do as many practice exams as possible as they cover all bases and are the most accurate representation of the actual assessment. I recommend spaced repetition as it is the skill that is most effective in remembering information in the long term. While cramming may be easier, it is much less useful.

James Lynch

Keeping good habits regarding exercise, eating, sleeping and social interaction should be a priority above all else. If you are healthy, physically and mentally, you have everything you need to succeed. Talking to teachers regularly about assessments (especially early) is always good for reducing stress and increasing chances of success. Most teachers will be able to give helpful advice for preparation for assignments or exams.

Hamish McDonald

Mansfield House

Churchie assisted in fostering my work ethic and willingness to constantly delve deeper into topics that interest me. To motivate yourself when the going gets tough, think about the goals you have set. Use practice exams and read marking criteria carefully. Prioritise sleep.

Awards

QCE Distinguished Academic Achievers Award, QCE Subject Achievement Commendation for achieving the highest result in at least one General subject, QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation, The Tyrwhitt Memorial Cup – Dux of the School in QCE, The Boyd N Kleinschmidt Memorial Prize for Chemistry, The W C Milligan Memorial Prize for English, Subject Prize for French, The Keith A Dan Memorial Prize for Specialist Mathematics

Cocurricular

Senior Voices, Viking Vocalists 1, Senior B Debating, Senior Musical

Service

Red Shield Appeal, Peer Tutoring, Wild Timor Coffee Drive

Currently studying John has been awarded the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Science at The University of Melbourne and aspires to become a medical specialist based in Australia.

Awards

Subject Prize for Japanese

Service

Peer Tutoring

Currently studying James is studying a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a doctor.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Accounting, The Anglican Financial Services (ANFIN) Award for Economics, The Sir Donald Bradman Memorial Medal, The D C C Crombie Memorial Prize

Cocurricular

First XI Cricket

Currently studying Hamish is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work in a wealth management role.

Biggs House

Grenfell House

Kingsley House

Churchie has encouraged me to strive for my best, that putting in effort will equal results, and that it is important to pursue your passions and personal growth. Plan out your week and block out times to do work for your subjects. Use class time effectively. The more you get done in class the less you have to do outside of school hours. Do subjects that you enjoy.

Mateo

Oliveira Munro

Mansfield House

Churchie has taught me numerous study skills that will help me in future tertiary academic studies while also providing me with opportunities to grow and be ready for life after school. Don’t give up just because it’s hard. Remember that everyone around you will support you, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Do practice tests each weekend, then focus on studying the content you didn’t know from that test.

Awards

The Ausenco Engineering Scholarship

Cocurricular

Fourth V Basketball Service

Red Shield Appeal, Clean the Creek, Anglicare Christmas Appeal

Currently studying

Luca has received an Ausenco Engineering Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at The University of Queensland and would like to work as an engineer in a Spanishspeaking country.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Third VI Volleyball, Third IV Tennis, Morris Wind Symphony, Percussion Ensemble 1

Currently studying Mateo is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a chemical engineer in Australia.

Hillary House

Churchie’s mission, the making of men, encompasses many values as well as actions. A man is a person capable of great success, yet in defeat will learn from his mistakes. He is modest in his achievements and giving to others. Most importantly, he is graceful to all that seek grace, however strong enough to defend his ideals when needed. I hope this to be the man I am today.

Awards

QCE Distinguished Academic Achievers Award, QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation, Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Third XI Football, Duke of Ed Gold Award

Currently studying

Nicholas has accepted a UQ ViceChancellors scholarship to study a Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland.

Luca McLoughlin

Nicholas Penklis

Harry Rae

Nansen House, Prefect Captain of Debating

Make it fun. The best way is to study what you want to study, so select subjects you enjoy and find easy to get motivated for. Have friends to study with. Do debating, for essay and public speaking skills. Read the task sheet for assignments, it’s always the best strategy and the first thing to look for. For exams, do practice tests, in exam conditions, but do them soon before the test and don’t exhaust them before you know all the content. Flashcards are always great resources.

Awards

The I M Williamson Memorial Bursary, Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations, Subject Prize for Philosophy, Subject Prize for Theatre, The Ben Prior Memorial Prize for Debating

Cocurricular

Senior A Debating, Choir, Viking Vocalists

1, Senior Voices, Senior Musical

Service

Minus18 BBQ initiative

Currently studying

Harry is studying a Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at The University of Queensland and would like to work as a maths teacher in Queensland, Tasmania or England.

Manny Samios

Mansfield House, School Vice-Captain, Prefect

Churchie’s mission, the making of men, to me represents what every student’s ultimate aspiration should be during their journey through the School. Regardless of how many awards you have, how many sports you play, or what badge you may own, everyone has the potential to live a kind and principled life and achieve their best self.

Tom Scott-Newman

Kingsley House, Prefect

Churchie taught me resilience— to always learn from my mistakes and not fear failure and see it as an opportunity to improve. Stay on top of your content and do every practice exam. Work with your mates and remember you are all in it together. Set realistic goals. Start the assignment early and always ask your teachers questions if you are unsure about an area in the assignment. Make weekly summaries and do brain dumps. Complete every practice exam.

Awards

The Spirit of Churchie Award, Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

First VI Volleyball, Senior A Debating, Second Open Basketball

Service

Sony Camp, McGregor State School Special Education Unit, Red Shield Appeal, World’s Greatest Shave, Mud Army, Peer Tutoring

Currently studying

Manny has accepted a Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University and would like to work as a medical practitioner in cardiology or anaesthetics.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Third XI Football, Sixth XV Rugby

Service

Clean the Creek, World’s Greatest Shave, Red Shield Appeal, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?

Currently studying

Tom has accepted a UQ Merit Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering at The University of Queensland and hopes to create his own mechatronic engineering automation company.

Tom Servin

Gerald House

Churchie has given me immeasurable support in building my friendship networks, work ethic and views as a young person, preparing me for my step into the outside world. Become involved in all aspects of the school. Don't be afraid to step out of the box. I always thought about an end goal that I wanted to achieve, and then I broke that down into achievable checkpoints for each day and the task became less daunting.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Sony Camp Service

World’s Greatest Shave top fundraiser award 2019

Currently studying

Tom is studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) at The University of Queensland and hopes to work as a veterinarian for the Magic Millions.

Jared Sia

Mansfield House

The making of men means growing and developing your character such that you become an empathetic and humble person. Churchie gives you many chances to partake in service and cocurricular opportunities that allow you to become a well-rounded person. Studying with friends who can keep you accountable and on track is the best way to make sure you don’t procrastinate. Remember that every sacrifice you make along the way will pay off in the end.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Third VI Volleyball, Chamber Strings 1, Symphony Orchestra

Service

Red Shield Appeal, SBH Queensland Wheel and Walk, Peer tutoring

Currently studying

Jared is studying a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at James Cook University and would like to specialise in the field of dermatology.

Connor Sobey

Kingsley House House Captain

I struggled with procrastination, and my advice to younger students is to study with friends who hold them accountable as well as attend study sessions. As annoying as it is, putting your phone in another room really helps you stay focused. Break big scary tasks down into their smallest and simplest steps, allowing you to tackle one after the other in short periods of time.

Cocurricular

Third V Basketball, Second VI Volleyball, Open First Water Polo

Service

Clean the Creek

Currently studying Connor is studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Australian Catholic University and would like to own his own business as a physiotherapist.

Tom Son

Mawson House

My best piece of advice is to persevere through the tough times and ask a lot of questions of your teachers and peers. Trust the process instead of the end goal, that is, ensure you are enjoying yourself in the process of achieving your goal. Start revision early and complete as many practice exams as possible. Study with set time breaks in between instead of going for longer hours.

Benny Streeton

Kingsley House, Prefect Captain of Service

I took as many opportunities as possible to try different activities at Churchie. It helped me mature into an adult by teaching me skills in leadership, communication and hard work. Keep up daily routines of sports and sleep during exam periods and make sure you maximise your study time by avoiding distractions.

Harry Swindle

Mawson House House Captain

Fill your spare time with cocurricular activities surrounded by mates that will recharge your batteries and keep you true to your study commitments. Service may seem daunting and difficult to make time for in a busy schedule, but no matter the act of service, large or small, you will reap great satisfaction. Effective organisation strategies applied to your busy schedule will allow time for the things that you love to do.

Cocurricular First VI Volleyball (2021)

Service

Sony Camp

Currently studying Tom is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work as an investment banker in Sydney.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, The Arthur Young Memorial Prize for Service to the School Community

Cocurricular Cross Country, Sixth XV Rugby Service

Sony Camp, Red Shield Appeal, World’s Greatest Shave, The Kokoda Challenge, Clean the Creek

Currently studying

Benny is studying a Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work in strategic development and investment for a major engineering firm.

Cocurricular

Second VI Volleyball, Fourth XV Rugby Service

Red Shield Appeal, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?, Trade Mutt fundraiser

Currently studying

Harry is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Queensland and would like to work overseas in a large engineering firm.

Magnus House

Staying on top of classwork, homework and assessment is the most important thing you can do to achieve academic success. Once you start to fall behind it’s very easy for this to compound and leave you weeks behind. Simple things like having a calendar outlining when things are due and when you are going to complete your tasks is a huge help.

Mansfield House, Prefect

Enjoy the little things.

Churchie has given me a platform to learn and develop close friendships that will last a lifetime. The connections I developed and the cocurricular opportunities I experienced will aid me in all aspects of life. I know that the mates I’ve made during my time at school will always support me and I them. Surround yourself with a supportive group of mates you can trust and teachers that care about you.

Awards

QCE Subject Achievement Commendation, QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation

Cocurricular

First XI Football Service

Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying Liam is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and would like to work in the finance industry as an investment banker, either in Sydney or the US or UK.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, Subject Prize for Literature, Subject Prize for Spanish

Cocurricular

Second V Basketball, First VI Volleyball Service

Red Shield Appeal, World’s Greatest Shave, Sony Camp, Peer Tutoring, Mental Awareness Foundation fun run

Currently studying

Lachlan has received several offers from US colleges to study business management and hopes to work in player management in the NBA.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award, The Andrew Potanin Memorial Prize for Creative Writing.

Cocurricular

Debating, Symphony Orchestra Service

Youngcare’s The Bolt fun run, Red Shield Appeal

Currently studying

Kevin has accepted a Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Medical Pathway) at the University of South Queensland and would like to work as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Liam Tan

Lachlan Tucci-Caporn

Kevin Wang

Biggs House

Jack Wilkins

Casey House

Angus Young

Grenfell House, Prefect House Vice-Captain Head Sacristan

Dashiell Young

Biggs House, School Vice–Captain, Prefect

Find your strengths early so that you can take them through into your senior years. The best thing to do when you feel unmotivated is to have an afternoon off to relax and reset before picking up the books the next day. Motivation comes from the goals you want to achieve so always remind yourself of where you want to be at the end of each year.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Second XI Cricket, Third V Basketball Service

World’s Greatest Shave, Dutton Park State School, Sony Camp, MS Moonlight Walk, Mother’s Day Classic, Red Shield Appeal, Push for Better Foundation Push-Up Challenge, Walk for Awareness, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?

Currently studying Jack is studying a Bachelor of Health Science at The Australian National University and would like to work with professional athletes as a sports doctor or specialise in orthopaedics for sports injuries.

There have been many Churchie boys who have walked before you and many that will follow your legacy. We each share individual struggles, but you will find your strength renewed through the Churchie collective and the support of friends, family and the wider Churchie community. Being a Churchie boy is an immense honour and privilege, and it is important to give back to the community.

Awards

QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation

Cocurricular

Second XI Football, Fifth XV Rugby, Air Force Cadets

Currently studying Angus is studying a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics at The University of Queensland and looks forward to a successful career in finance with the possibility of working internationally.

Never leave any academic work to the last minute. Always progress at a steady pace through revision, homework and assignments. If you build good habits and discipline in your younger years, it will translate tenfold in your senior academic pursuits. The best tip I can give is to meditate before every exam. Sit in a silent area and think about nothing for about 15 minutes to allow yourself to use the full potential of your study and mind in the exam room.

Awards

QCE Distinguished Academic Achievers Award, QCE Subject Achievement Commendation, The Dr Paul McCarthy Memorial Bursary, The John Crampton Andrews Memorial Award, Academic Excellence Award

Cocurricular

Chess, Debating, Big Band 1, Sixth XV Rugby, Fourth VI Volleyball

Service

Sony Camp, Red Shield Appeal, Push for Better Foundation Push-Up Challenge

Currently studying Dashiell has accepted a UQ ViceChancellor’s Scholarship to study Doctor of Medicine as part of the Provisional Entry for School-Leavers programme at The University of Queensland and hopes to practise medicine in Australia.

Jayden Yun

Mawson House

Managing your time and mental health is very important to stay on top of your work and not get overwhelmed. Whenever you need support, talk to a staff member or your friends. For exams, doing repetitive practice questions and practice exams will best support you. For assignments, talk to your teacher to better understand the learning goals. Spaced repetition and active recall are both useful tools to help memorise content.

Service

Clean the Creek, Viking Fun Run for R U OK?

Currently studying

Jayden has accepted a Sydney Scholars Award to study a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) at The University of Sydney and would like to work as an investment banker at JP Morgan or Goldman Sachs.

Andrew Zhang

Mansfield House

Time management is very important, especially in Years 11 and 12. Keep up to date on when everything is due and plan out a timeline that allows you to complete and review the assignment before the due dates. Even out academic workloads throughout the term by setting realistic goals at certain points of each assignment and study period to avoid having unnecessary stress before due dates or exams. Re-read your notes and summarise the important sections. Do practice exams.

Awards

QCE Certificate of Academic Commendation

Cocurricular Symphony Orchestra, Swimming

Currently studying Andrew has accepted a UQ ViceChancellor’s Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Architectural Design at The University of Queensland.