School Newsletter—Contact Volume 14 Edition 1 Term 1 April 2014
From the Principal Welcome to the first edition of Contact for the 2014 school year. It provides parents and guardians with an indication of just how busy the beginning of the school year has been for all staff and students. 2013 NTCET Results Darwin High School’s 2013 Year 12 results were outstanding:
94% of all Year 12s successfully completed their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training. Our Dux, Asim Rasi, achieved an ATAR of 99.95 and was the top student in the Northern Territory. Our top Indigenous student, Daniel Hamilton, achieved an ATAR of 93.5. Six of the top 20 students for the Northern Territory were from Darwin High School. 10 perfect scores and 10 merits were achieved in a range of subjects. 47 students achieved an ATAR over 90, 78 students achieved an ATAR above 80, and 108 students an ATAR above 70. The Northern Territory VET in Schools student of the Year was Tre Manning-Watson The Northern Territory School Based Apprentice of the Year was Louise Austin.
These results are only possible when we have dedicated, outstanding teachers, high expectations of all students and an orderly, supportive, structured learning environment - which encompasses our five values - Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Cooperation and Achievement. I congratulate the 2013 Year 12 students and thank the Darwin High School staff for their commitment to the students, ensuring they all achieve their personal best. Course Reimbursements and Voluntary Parent Contributions Thank you to parents who have paid the Textbook Technology Resource Hire Scheme levy and course reimbursements. Your assistance allows the School to offer quality educational programs. Parents can use the credit card facilities by calling on
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