Congratulations! The Eltham High School Community congratulates the class of 2016 on their outstanding success in both VCE and VCAL completion. This brochure profiles a number of students who achieved their personal best in VCE or VCAL resulting in exceptional outcomes. NADA HASAN Top Achiever 2016 In VCE: • Our highest achievers (10% of all students) received an ATAR rank above 90 • 23% of all students achieved an ATAR rank of 80 and above • 82% of students applied for a tertiary place • 88% of these students received a University offer • 9% of these students received a TAFE offer • 3% of students received an offer from an Independent Training College • Consistently graduates from Eltham High School are represented in a range of fields in local and interstate Universities and proceed to work across a diverse range of areas both at home and across the globe. In VCAL: Over the years our graduates in VCAL have successfully engaged in a range of apprenticeships and/or meaningful employment. The VCAL Class of 2016 followed this trend. Our students are consistently being recognised in a myriad of ways including: • Premier’s Awards • University Scholarships • The Awarding of a range of certificates • Acquisition Prizes • Opportunities such as the UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy; National Youth Science Forum; The Victorian Government’s tour to Gallipoli for the Centenary Dawn Service • Encouragement Awards • Art and Technology Acquisition Prizes • Selection for the state wide VCE Season of Excellence • Victorian Sporting Blue Awards
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Congratulations! The Eltham High School Community congratulatesthe class of 2016 on their outstanding success in
both VCE and VCAL completion.
This brochure profiles a number of students who achieved their personal best in VCE or VCAL resulting in exceptional outcomes.
NAdA HASANTop Achiever 2016
In VCE:
• Our highest achievers (10% of all students)received an ATAR rank above 90
• 23% of all students achieved an ATAR rank of80 and above
• 82% of students applied for a tertiary place• 88% of these students received a University
offer• 9% of these students received a TAFE offer• 3% of students received an offer from an
Independent Training College• Consistently graduates from Eltham High
School are represented in a range of fields inlocal and interstate Universities and proceedto work across a diverse range of areas both athome and across the globe.
In VCAL:
Over the years our graduates in VCAL have successfully engaged in a range of apprenticeships and/or meaningful employment. The VCAL Class of 2016 followed this trend.
Our students are consistently being recognised in a myriad of ways including:
• Premier’s Awards• University Scholarships• The Awarding of a range of certificates• Acquisition Prizes• Opportunities such as the UBS Young
Women’s Leadership Academy; NationalYouth Science Forum; The VictorianGovernment’s tour to Gallipoli for theCentenary dawn Service
• Encouragement Awards• Art and Technology Acquisition Prizes• Selection for the state wide VCE Season of
Excellence• Victorian Sporting Blue Awards
2016 Year 12 High Achievers
The large range of subjects allowed me to undertake studies in different areas that interested me. The ongoing support and encouragement provided by teachers and other students also influenced my decision of what pathway I was going to take after high school.
Greenhills Primary School-La Trobe UniversityBachelor of Applied Science/Masters of dietetic Practice
The opportunities provided to me at Eltham High School including participation in the Careers Expo and the support provided to me by my teachers and the Careers Coordinator in selecting pathways.
Strathewen Primary School -The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science
CIARAN ANdERSON HOLLY BLANCO BUTCHER ALANAH CHAPMAN
From the start, Eltham High School provided a great range of subjects allowing us to discover our interests. When it came to VCE, the school provided lots of seminars and workshops to help us prepare for exams and achieve our full potential.
Eltham North Primary School-Swinburne University of Technology Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (dean’s Outstanding Achievement Scholarship)
doing VCE Biology as an enhancement subject in Year 10 and 11 has made me realise how much I liked Biology as a subject. The content we learnt was all very interesting and from this Biology became my favourite subject. I wanted to pursue something in that field hence applying and accepting a Monash extension course in Biomedical science and loving it.
Eltham East Primary School-Monash UniversityBachelor of Biomedical Science
dAVId dI MEO NAdA HASANI wouldn't be the person I am today without Eltham High School. Teachers always encouraged me to be inquisitive and find what I truly enjoyed and was interested in. The Eltham High School community has allowed me to develop a real passion for learning and to find where I 'fit in'.
Eltham Primary School -The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts (Kwong Lee dow Young Scholars Programme)
WILLIAM HEALY
The values that Eltham High School engenders in its students assisted me in both academic and extra-curricular fields. Furthermore, I was empowered to express myself in an accepting community that respects diversity, thereby providing a supportive environment in which I could find my path.
Apollo Parkways Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Arts
The relationships I established with my teachers throughout my final years at Eltham High School informed my decision to pursue further academic study. Teachers who knew me and my capabilities really encouraged me to pursue studying at University.
St Francis Xavier Primary School -The University of MelbourneBachelor of Arts
Eltham High School provided the most fantastic community to develop my academic interests. The multitude of choices throughout the journey allowed me to explore the range of subjects. I have found areas that I am passionate and constantly curious about.
Hurstbridge Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Arts/Masters of Secondary Education
BROCK MANSONNATHAN jETSON jOSEPH MANN BRANdON NARdONE
Eltham High School gave me the freedom and flexibility to achieve my absolute best whilst learning in an environment that encourages independence and self-sufficiency. The social culture is very unique in its ability to be all-inclusive and welcoming to anybody that steps inside.
Sherbourne Primary-Monash UniversityBachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
The support I received through my VCAL course played a very big part in helping me pursue my dream/career. I worked ex-tremely hard and always tried to step out of my comfort zone to build my confidence and achieve the best in all areas.
Our Lady Help Of Christians-Automotive MechanicWorking full time(Nominated for the 2016 Apprentice of the Year Award)
2016 Year 12 High Achievers
The politically and socially active environment of Eltham High School gave me good grounds to pursue International Relations. The teachers were all very supportive of helping me achieve my end goal, and high ATAR by giving me one on one time and endless feedback on SACs and practice work.
Eltham East Primary School–RMIT City CampusBachelor of International Studies
RENEE MASONMy teachers encouraged a sense of responsibility and individuality, they guided me to take my education into my own hands. Eltham High School taught me to be in charge of my own future.
Hurstbridge Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Science
Eltham High School provided me with a range of opportunities which gave me the chance to find what I was good at. I was able to achieve success with the help of teachers who understood the way I like to learn and who took the time to get to know me.
Eltham East Primary School-La Trobe University Bachelor of BusinessVice Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship
IVAN MOORE CARLY NOTTING
The wide range of subjects and options available at Eltham High School allowed me to explore my interests and discover the path that I would take beyond high school which was often a difficult decision for me personally.
Glen Katherine Primary School –Deakin UniversityBachelor of Biomedical Science
PAUL PAPATHEOdOROUEltham High School is a place where freedom, yet also self-discipline, is encouraged. It gave me the space necessary to try to comprehend who I am and the contribution I may make to the environment and lives of others. Indeed, the school’s ethos has played a remarkable role in moulding my priorities and goals.
Plenty Valley International Montessori School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of design
Eltham High School has helped me by providing continuous support. The teachers were always open to talking and giving guidance or advice whenever I needed it. They were extremely encouraging and helped me to realise it is okay not to know exactly what my path is, but to always work hard and follow my passion.
Collingwood College (P-6)-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Arts
MICHAELA PRUNOTTO HARRIET SPEAKMAN-RUSH
Eltham High School provided me with a wide range of science based subjects which gave me a taste of things to come and pushed my interests towards a Bachelor degree in Science.
Greenhills Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Science
At Eltham High School the staff are there for the benefit of the students, encouraging independence and freedom to pursue one's personal pathway. For me, this included the diverse range of subjects, as well as the ability to participate in Eltham's outstanding music program.
Kangaroo Ground Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Biomedicine
Eltham High School gave me the freedom to choose my pathway as well as supporting me with individual subjects. It also gave me the freedom to establish a sense of independence and responsibility, which I believe are very important to a high level of achievement.
Eltham Primary School-The University of MelbourneBachelor of Biomedicine
Eltham High School allowed me to realise my interests and strengths and therefore, gave me the opportunity to thrive.
Watsonia Heights Primary School-The University of Melbourne Bachelor of Arts
dAVId SUTHERLANd CAMERON YUNGMATTHEW YATES RUBY ZOGOPOULOS
2016 VCESeason of Excellence
Eltham High School Awards
✳ Eltham High School dux Nada Hasan
✳ Eltham High School Valedictorians Carly Notting and William Healy
✳ The Wes Muir Art Acquisition Michaela Prunotto
✳ Principal’s Recognition for Excellence in Technology Award Liam McVeigh
✳ Principal’s Art Acquisition Award Prize Sunday Weichmann
✳ The AdF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award david di Meo
✳ W H Everard Award for Social and Environmental Responsibility Brock Manson
✳ The Eltham High School Values Award Ruby Zogopoulos
✳ The Cadel Evans Prize for Vision, determination, Persistence and Resilience Brianna Eastaway
✳ The Principal’s Award for Overall Excellence and Commitment to Eltham High School Nathan jetson
‘We challenge our students to think critically, work in teams, embrace opportunities, demonstrate leadership and achieve success along many pathways.’
— Vincent Sicari PrincipalCOREY CHUBB
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