Fast-tracking his way to success

Details: Published: 11 December 2023

We would like to congratulate Year 12 student, Matthew Hanns, who has been named 2023 ��Ů�� dux.

Like his fellow Year 12 peers across the state, Matthew woke this morning to his VCE results, followed by a phone call from Executive Principal, Barbara O’Brien informing him he was dux of the college.

“I was really happy,” Matthew said.

“Year 12 has been a stressful year and the wait between exams and receiving results was at times nerve-racking so getting my scores and being happy with them is definitely a weight lifted.”

Matthew received an ATAR of 97.40 and this year studied Philosophy, Physics, Specialist Mathematics and Literature.

Last year he fast-tracked Mathematics Methods and Biology and next year he will undertake English Language, Computing and Chemistry.

At the end of Year 8, Matthew fast-tracked into Year 10, which has allowed him to complete his VCE over three years. He said this enabled him to challenge himself and to turn 18 before heading to university.

Post-secondary schooling, Matthew is striving for direct entry into the Monash School of Medicine. Now he has received the ATAR and study scores he needs, Matthew is hoping to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test for Australia and New Zealand (UCAT ANZ) to be considered for this.

“Medicine is something I’ve always been interested in – I would love to become a doctor and be able to help people,” Matthew said.

“If I’m unable to do this, I hope to undertake a double degree in Biomedicine and Engineering, which would enable me to explore the engineering side of things while still leaving medicine open.

“Knowing that I received the ATAR I need for the Engineering and Biomedical Science degree at Monash is comforting as I can now focus on the UCAT and my Chemistry subject, which is a pre-requisite for medicine.”

Executive Principal Ms O’Brien said she was extremely proud of Matthew’s efforts and those of the entire 2023 Year 12 cohort.

“I think I speak on behalf of all of us ��Ů�� when I say we are immensely proud of Matthew. He is not only an exceptional student, but a kind, polite and courteous young person who we are lucky to have here at ��Ů��,” she said.

“Matthew has worked really hard over the past two years to achieve his results and I know he has a bright future ahead.

Ms O’Brien said among the graduating class of 2023, there are students who have achieved well and who have already taken alternative pathways to those reliant on ATARs and study scores.

“Receiving VCE results comes with mixed emotions – for some today will be a celebration, while others may be feeling disappointed or anxious,” she said.

“While we recognise that our students need to work through these emotions, we also encourage them to reach out to our careers team who are available onsite to talk through results and Change of Preference options.

“There is always more than one way to get to where you want to be, and I would just like to congratulate each and every one of our Year 12s for an amazing year.”

Results and Change of Preference for VCE Students

The Careers Team will be available to speak with Year 12 students for Change of Preference in BG14 and BG15 across the three days of Change of Preference. Students can enter the gym directly from Hawdon Street and speak with the team as follows:

Monday 11 December 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 12 December 9am – 4pm
Wednesday 13 December 9am – 3pm

GOTAFE, La Trobe University and Partners in Training will also be onsite at ��Ů�� to provide additional support as follows:

GOTAFE: Monday 11 December 11am – 4pm
La Trobe University: Monday 11 December 10am – 2pm, Tuesday 12 December 10am – 3.30pm
Partners in Training: Monday 11 December, Tuesday 12 December, Wednesday 13 December 10am – 12pm.

Change of Preference for first round offers STRICTLY closes at 4pm on Wednesday 13 December. No extensions are provided.

If you have any queries about Change of Preference prior to Monday, please reach out to your Neighbourhood Careers Practitioner.

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