St Leonard's College Class of 2014 Academic Results by St Leonard's College

Class of 2014

Academic Results

Congratulations Class of 2014 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Results •

College Dux - Alaric Sanders IBDP Score of 45 (ATAR 99.95)

Alaric Sanders achieved a perfect score of 45/45 (ATAR 99.95*), placing him in the top 0.02% of IBDP graduates in the world. Christopher Snitkjaer, Kate Matthews, Rebecca Punshon and Tiana Moutafis achieved near perfect scores of 44/45 (ATAR 99.85) Median ATAR of 92.80 64% of students achieved a notional ATAR of 90 or above 50% of students awarded a full mark of 7 for one or more of their subjects 51% of IB students achieved the equivalent of a VCE subject score of 40 or above

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*IBDP students are provided with a notional Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)

VCE Results The VCE class of 2014 achieved an impressive set of results. Seventy percent of the graduating class completed the VCE with the remainder sitting for the IBDP. Across the board our VCE students performed extremely well, with half of the cohort achieving an ATAR of 82.35 or more. This is a pleasing result and a marked improvement on the 2013 VCE median ATAR of 79.65. Furthermore, 21% of St Leonard’s VCE graduates were ranked within the top 10% of students across the state. Jordan Loschiavo was the VCE Dux with an ATAR of 97.75.

Combined VCE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Results The combined results of the class of 2014 reaffirm our position as Bayside’s leading independent school. The College is very proud of the class of 2014 and wishes them every success for the future. In particular it is our hope that they will remain active and engaged members of our College community for many years to come. Highlights: • • • •

Median ATAR of 86.65 Median study score of 36* 62 perfect subject scores achieved 24% of study scores 40* or above

* Includes IBDP study score conversion

There is no doubt that Alaric Sanders is an exceptional student – his perfect IBDP score of 45 and swag of Subject Prizes attest to that – however for Alaric the most memorable moments from his time at St Leonard’s College came from activities outside the academic program. From playing a Russian florist as an extra in a play and delivering two lines “in the most atrocious Russian accent you’ve ever heard”, to playing bassoon in the St Leonard’s Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony and serving on Student Council, Alaric ensured that he maintained a healthy balance between study and leisure activities right through to the end of year 12. “It’s never as productive as you think it is to lock yourself away working non-stop. Two years is quite a long time to be constantly torturing yourself and it won’t necessarily improve your final score,” he says. For his academic success Alaric thanks his parents who provided a lot of support. He also thanks his teachers saying that the one-on-one mentoring and close relationships he built with all of his teachers were extremely valuable and appreciated. “One of the best things about St Leonard’s is the tight community and that it truly recognises that excellence is something to be celebrated rather than shunned,” says Alaric. On choosing the IBDP he remarks that the course teaches one a lot about self-reliance and is really good preparation for university. Alaric has been offered a place to study a Bachelor of Science through the Chancellor’s Scholars program at the University of Melbourne. Receiving a perfect IB score didn’t change his plans. “While some people with 99.95 might tend to do Medicine or Law, I recognised that my passion was Science.” While he’s not yet sure what he wants to major in, Alaric is considering pure physics or something engineering-based and hopes to go on to complete a Masters degree, possibly overseas.

VCE Dux - Jordan Loschiavo ATAR 97.75

Christopher Snitkjaer

IBDP Score of 44 (ATAR 99.85) Christopher joined St Leonard’s College in year 11 and quickly proved himself to be a strong all round student. As part of the IBDP he studied Economics, Language and Literature, Maths, Music, Physics and Spanish (Ab Initio) and volunteered at the Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda. He won subject prizes for Language and Literature and Music in his final year.

Jordan came to St Leonard’s College in 2007 as a year 5 student. Throughout his time in the Middle and Senior Schools he was an active participant in the College’s cocurricular program, enjoying success in a wide range of pursuits. Respected and regarded by his peers and teachers alike, his friendly, down-to-earth demeanour saw him elected to the position of Deputy College Captain in his final year. Jordan studied English, Economics, Specialist Maths, Maths Methods and German towards his VCE, and his excellent results have secured him a place in his preferred study option of a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne in 2015. Speaking with Principal Stuart Davis, Jordan remarked that his teachers and parents had been an incredible pillar of support during his VCE studies. He also emphasised that the College’s extensive range of opportunities for development outside of the academics helped keep him grounded and balanced in what is often an intense and stressful year for students.

Kate Matthews

IB Score of 44 (ATAR 99.85) Kate came to the College in year 7 and as well as excelling academically was involved in a range of student leadership and social responsibility programs. In year 12 she served as a member of Student Council, a role which included organising the Bangladesh Dinner and Senior Formal. Kate was also on the International Women’s Day Breakfast Committee and a member of the College’s Amnesty International group during years 11 and 12. In addition she was an enthusiastic member of McMeekin House, receiving House Full Colours in year 11 and the Silver Medal for outstanding participation and achievement in year 12. Kate was also presented with College Full Colours and a General Academic Excellence award in 2013. Kate has received a National Merit Scholarship from the Australian National University where she will study Law.

Outside of the classroom Christopher was heavily involved in the performing arts. He served as Performing Arts Leader in 2014 as well as forming part of the Auditioned Choir and Year 12 Boys’ Vocal Quartet. Christopher also performed with the Hart Theatre Company in Sweet Charity and Red Noses in 2013 and played the role of Scarecrow in the 2014 production of The Wizard of Oz. In recognition of his outstanding performance both in and out of the classroom Christopher was awarded the Caltex Award for Best All Rounder in year 12. Christopher has been offered a scholarship to study a Bachelor of Arts at Monash University and has also applied to study in the UK.

Tiana Moutafis

IB Score of 44 (ATAR 99.85) Tiana studied Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Language and Literature, Mathematics and Spanish (Ab Initio) towards her IBDP and volunteered with the Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda. In year 12 she was awarded Subject Prizes for Biology and Spanish (Ab Initio). Tiana also received a High Distinction in the prestigious Rio Tinto Science Competition, placing her in the top 4% of the most talented Science students from across Australia. In addition to her academic program Tiana was involved in a range of House activities and represented the College in Hockey, Soccer and Debating. Tiana has received a Monash Scholarship for Excellence to study Biomedical Science and Law.

Rebecca Punshon

IB Score of 44 (ATAR 99.85) Rebecca joined St Leonard’s College in 2009 as a year 7 student. Throughout her time at the College she proved herself to be an outstanding student, winning several Subject Prizes in her senior years. Outside the classroom Rebecca was a member of the College’s Technical Crew working backstage on several Hart Theatre productions and receiving Technical Production Full Colours in year 11 and 12. She was also awarded College Half Colours in year 11. Rebecca has received a Monash Scholarship for Excellence to study Engineering.

Our Academic Programs St Leonard’s College offers both the VCE and IBDP as pathways to tertiary education. The VCE is a flexible course with English the only compulsory subject. This allows students to tailor the course to meet their interests and future goals by either specialising in one particular subject area or choosing subjects from a range of disciplines. The IBDP seeks breadth, with students required to take subjects from areas such as Science, Mathematics, Humanities as well as at least one foreign language. In addition all students complete three core subjects, which allow them to undertake creative, active and service-oriented activities. In an increasingly connected world, school leavers no longer compete just with peers from other Victorian and Australian schools, but with students globally. In recognition of the IBDP’s academic rigour, many of the world’s leading universities offer advanced standing or credit to IBDP graduates. A study by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) in the UK examined the characteristics and trends of around 6500 IB students, compared to A-level and other student groups with similar qualifications, at tertiary education institutions. The study showed that IB students are more likely to enrol in a top 20 institution, receive honours degrees or awards, continue on to further studies, and be employed in graduate level positions and higher paid occupations (HESA 2011). St Leonard’s College introduced the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in 1982. Over 30 years of experience and an excellent ongoing relationship with the International Baccalaureate Organisation ensure our IB students are provided the best support and tuition available.

Tertiary Destinations All 2014 graduates gained a first round offer, with 94% of applicants through VTAC receiving a university offer and 6% accepted into TAFE courses. RMIT was the most popular destination in 2014, followed by Monash University and the University of Melbourne. The most popular courses included Science (app. 15%), Medicine and Health Sciences (app. 12%), Commerce (app. 10%) and Law (app. 8%). A considerable number of students gained access to courses where ATAR was not the only tool for selection. Their successful entry into undergraduate medicine, music and media courses involving pre-entry testing and interview processes highlights the strong interpersonal skills of our students. Scholarships All St Leonard’s students who achieved an ATAR of 99+ were offered scholarships.

5% 28%

RMIT

10%

Melbourne 20%

Monash 26%

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Alaric Sanders: Science Chancellor’s Scholarship: University of Melbourne

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Annie Nilsson: Law/International Studies: Bond University

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Rebecca Punshon: Engineering: Monash Scholarship for Excellence

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Rhiannon Puddy: Applied Science/Podiatory: Latrobe Scholarship

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Polina Alexandrova: Politics and International Relations: London School of Economics

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May Webster: IT: Swinburne University Scholarship program

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Kate Matthews: Law: ANU National Merit Scholarship

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Tiana Moutafis: Biomed/Law: Monash Scholarship for Excellence

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Sara Shulman: Design: Swinburne University Dean’s Scholarship

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Emma Buckthorpe: Medicine/Surgery: Monash University Scholarship for Excellence

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Gemma Burns: Commerce/Business Information Systems: Monash Scholarship for Women in Information Technology

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Ben Pearson: Software Engineering: Monash Scholarship Industry Based Learning

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Christopher Snitkjaer: Arts: Monash Scholarship for Excellence

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Alex Jolley offered a Monash Scholarship for Excellence

All details correct at time of publication

RMIT 28% Monash 26% Melbourne 20% Deakin 10% Swinburne 7% Victoria University 3% La Trobe 2% Other universities 5%