YEAR 12 SNAPSHOTS

Priya Gill

This School showed me how to focus on balancing my love for performing arts with academics. There are so many opportunities that I loved exploring, such as the School musical and the jazz program, which helped me broaden my skills and expand my horizons. I was also lucky enough to be Performing Arts Captain in 2022, which was a lot of work, but so rewarding. I don’t think I imagined how rewarding this position would be – I got to connect with so many students from across the year levels and be a sort of role model for them. When I was younger, I really looked up to the Performing Arts Captains, so to be in this position was such an amazing experience and one that I did not take for granted.

I will be studying a one-year diploma at Showfit studying Musical Theatre. I love performing and I know that it’s what I want to do in the future, so I’m really excited to study this full time.

RYAN (KERUI) HUANG

It was a good cohort that felt like a big, supportive family and the teachers gave me a lot of support too. I’m planning to go into Design and Engineering at Melbourne University.

Thanks to Ms Melanie Lane for Physics, Mr Aaron Richard for Humanities, Mr Ben McLellan, Ms Nadia Janetzki and Ms Bernadette McGill for Mathematics, and all my other teachers along the way!

Maddison Moore

All of my teachers have been incredibly supportive, and they have pushed me to achieve above and beyond what I ever thought possible.

I hope to study a Bachelor of Psychology at Monash University. I have always loved studying psychology and found it super interesting. Additionally, I’m passionate about biology, so I’d love to do a neuroscience stream to better understand the function of the brain.

MITCHELL (AVERY) KING

How did Mentone Grammar help you achieve your goals?

I had a very unusual journey throughout Year 12. Mentone Grammar was so supportive and understanding, providing me with wellbeing support and making accommodations for me.

I am planning on studying for an Advanced Diploma in Sound Production at RMIT. Career-wise, I would love to record and produce my own music and work on mixing live shows for bands.

Jared Ruberu

The teachers really helped me achieve great results in my subjects. They do so many little things that help us achieve something big. Additionally, the extracurricular sport program is great and it helped me connect with so many likeminded people outside of my year level.

Lastly, the support systems at Mentone Grammar, especially the careers counselling, was integral in helping me choose a pathway that I feel really excited about.

I hope to study a double degree in Engineering and Commerce at Monash University. I’m interested in studying a double because engineering is in the family, and commerce seems like a new challenge that I look forward to trying in 2023.

Georgia Stewart

There is something really special about the teachers at Mentone Grammar. They are so caring and are genuinely willing to give up their time to make sure we understand a concept. My teachers were always there to help me get through any hardship – VCE is a rollercoaster and it can be challenging, but they were such a huge support.

I am hoping to do a double degree in Nursing and Midwifery at Monash University. I am really passionate about caring and connecting with young people, so I hope to follow this profession in the future.

JACK McNAMARA

How did Mentone Grammar help you achieve your goals?

Wow, where do I begin? Since Year 7, this school has helped me develop as a person, building quality life traits. I have loved Saturday sport, playing cricket in the summer and football in the winter with all my mates – that has been a real highlight. Throughout VCE, I have been shown how to be more organised which has helped reduce so much stress and allowed me to perform to my best in the classroom.

Any teachers that you’d like to thank?

I would like to say a massive thank you to my Business Management teacher, Mr Nizam Abdallah – he’s been immense for me this year. Meeting with Mr Abdallah every Monday has been a massive support. Additionally, Ms Dana Killmister in the Learning Enhancement Centre has been a fantastic help over the past two and a half years.

In 2023, I would love to get the ball rolling on my studies coupled with some travelling. I am hoping to study a double degree in Law and Commerce, with the ultimate aim to use these skills towards a career in business in sports.