By Deanne Jeffers
AFTER an anxious wait for their end-of-year results, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) students received their ATAR scores on Thursday, December 12.
Emelia Chrys from Notre Dame Secondary College scored the highest in the Shepparton region, securing an impressive ATAR of 98.8.
Reflecting on her time at high school, Emelia said she enjoyed the sciences, particularly biology and psychology. She gave special mention to her psychology teacher, Mrs Ewart, who was a big part of why this subject was her favourite.
“I’ve enjoyed the friendships I’ve made at school and the time spent in the classroom. I think I’ll really miss that,” said Emelia. She plans to work in the healthcare industry but isn’t sure what area at this stage.
From St Anne’s College, Manjot Rana, said he couldn’t believe it when he found out his results, scoring an ATAR of 84.5. It is the second time this high achiever has been named dux, achieving top scores in primary school as well.
Manjot plans to study dentistry next year, with the goal of earning a Doctorate of Orthodontics, which he is studying at La Trobe University Bendigo.
Sarah Abdulamir from Goulburn Valley School scored an impressive 98.55. She said that she enjoyed maths and physics at school, and has her sights set on studying medicine at university.
Greater Shepparton Secondary College’s dux Matthew Hanns was overseas travelling Italy for the GSSC LOTE trip the day the results were announced. Matthew achieved an ATAR score of 98.1.
This is the second consecutive year Matthew has been named dux, having completed the three-year VCE program.
With an ATAR of 92.65, Liam Ross from Shepparton Christian College, plans on taking a gap year before studying Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at UTS Sydney. During his gap year, Liam intends to gain experience working at a local engineering firm.
With exams behind them and bright futures ahead, our distinguished scholars are poised to soar to new horizons with flying colours.
