Congratulations to the Class of 2018 We are immensely proud of the achievements of our Year 12 students. These outstanding HSC results demonstrate a passion for a range of academic pursuits and the students have been rewarded for their diligent approach to learning. INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS The top ATAR of 97.40 was achieved by Daniel Horsnell who was acknowledged as a Distinguished Achiever for attaining 90 or above (Band 6 or Band E4) in several subjects. Distinguished Achievers who scored a Band 6 or Band E4 in numerous subjects: Daniel Horsnell Luciana Lopez Melanie Wearing Chemistry Ancient History Ancient History Mathematics Dance Dance Mathematics Extension 1 English Advanced Mathematics Physics English Extension 1 Modern History
Thomas Cleary Ruby Douglas Jonathan Harry Glen Pearce Business Studies English Advanced Biology Biology Legal Studies English Extension 1 English Advanced Chemistry Mathematics General Visual Arts PDHPE Physics Top Achievers in the State were: Giacomo Benvenuto and Madison Bidder placed in the top 50 in the state for Music 1 Rachel Simons placed in the top 100 in the state for Music Extension 32 students appear on the Distinguished Achievers List, having scored in the top band (Band 6 or E4) in at least one course: Alyssia Balbi, Giacomo Benvenuto, Madison Bidder, Sophia Cleary, Thomas Cleary, Natasha Donald, Ruby Douglas, Damian Ewington, Jonathan Harry, Toby Hills, Dylan Hollingworth, Daniel Horsnell, Sean Jackson, Zack Juchau, Sophia Kenny, Renae Keyser, Luciana Lopez, Yasmin McWhirter, Cameron Morris, Alec Nelson, Jacob Paola, Glen Pearce, Isaac Robbins, Grace Rowe, Emma Shugg, Rachel Simons, Amy Skinstad, Sophie Somerville, Albany Stannard, Cara Sutherland, Melanie Wearing, Eloise Wills. PERFORMING ARTS & CREATIVE ARTS Max Ayre and Cameron Morris were nominated for inclusion in Intech, the annual exhibition of outstanding Major Projects by HSC Industrial Technology (Multimedia) students. Max produced a digital animation in a dystopian genre while Cameron produced a film, billboard and website campaign to raise awareness of adolescent mental health. Max Ayre Cameron Morris
In Music 1 and Music 2, Giacomo Benvenuto, Madison Bidder, Rachel Simons and Albany Stannard were nominated for Encore, a selection of outstanding performances and compositions from HSC Music students. Giacomo Benvenuto Madison Bidder Rachel Simons Albany Stannard In Visual Arts, In Visual Arts, both Ruby Douglas and Emma Shugg s Major Works were nominated for inclusion in Art Express, a selection of exceptional HSC Major Works from across the state; Ruby s works were subsequently selected for the exhibition.ruby s artwork was also selected along with Ella Surleff for the Manly Express Yourself Exhibition, a selection of outstanding artworks from the Northern Beaches. Ruby Douglas Emma Shugg Ella Surleff COURSE HIGHLIGHTS The school average exceeded the state average in most of the courses offered here. In the following courses the school average greatly exceeded the state result: Ancient History Legal Studies Business Studies Mathematics General Food Technology Modern History French Beginners Music 1 Geography Physics Industrial Technology (Multimedia)
Proportion of students achieving results in the top two performance bands by course Course Top 2 Bands Course Top 2 Bands Ancient History 62% Mathematics General 71% Biology 38% Mathematics 60% Business Studies 54% Mathematics Extension 88% Chemistry 40% Mathematics Extension 2 33% Design & Technology 64% Modern History 56% Economics 50% History Extension 60% English Advanced 73% Music 1 100% English Extension 100% Music 2 100% English Extension 2 67% Music Extension 100% Food Technology 57% PDHPE 50% French Beginners 75% Physics 86% Geography 87% Studies of Religion I 25% Industrial Technology 67% Visual Arts 75% Legal Studies 88%
UNIVERSITY OFFERS The students of Oxford Falls Class of 2018 received an outstanding 90 offers across a variety of tertiary courses. The list below displays the diversity of interests of our students through the degrees offered to them from a range of universities*. Bachelor of Engineering Hons (Biomedical), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Arts/Business Advanced Studies, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Advanced Science (Hons)/Bachelor of English (Hons), Bachelor of Media, Bachelor of Aviation, Bachelor of International Studies, Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of English, Bachelor of Media Arts, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Advanced Maths Bachelor of Property Economics, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce (Journalism), Bachelor of Commerce (Public Communication), Bachelor or Commerce (Professional Accounting), Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Business - Business Laws Bachelor of Media & Communication, Bachelor of Global Business, Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)/Bachelor Science, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Finance, Bachelor of Economics, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Digital Business, Bachelor of Arts Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Planning/Master of Urban Management & Planning Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Electric & Electronic Engineering (Hons) Bachelor of Clinical Science Bachelor of Business Interior Design (Com) (DFEE), Bachelor of Brand Fashion Design Bachelor of International Business / Bachelor Government & International Relations *Incorporating early entry and first and second round offers