Wide Bay Burnett schools’ highest academic achievers revealed
The top academic achievers from high schools across Gympie, Bundaberg, Fraser Coast and the Burnett region have been revealed. Meet the future leaders of tomorrow as we celebrate their excellence.
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Getting to the end of high school is no easy feat, but these students have not only made it – they have excelled.
Whether math geniuses or wordsmiths, these young stars are among the brightest our region has to offer.
One such student was Cooloola Christian College dux Hayden Kernick, who achieved A Level Results in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist mathematics and B Level Results in English.
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Despite a stressful workload and subject selection, Mr Kernick said he still made time for his hobbies, including playing keyboard and going to the gym.
Mr Kernick said his biggest tip to students about to enter senior school would be to maintain a balanced schedule.
“It’s pretty important to keep a good balance,” he said.
“That way you won’t get burnt out and you can get through it fine.”
Mr Kernick will begin studying engineering at the University of the Sunshine Coast next year after receiving an early offer.
Hayden is among the list of the students who have each taken home the prestigious title of Dux for their respective cohorts.
The list is not exhaustive as some schools do not declare their Dux until early 2023 after ATAR results are released.
Where possible, students nominated as potential recipients at awards nights have been included.
This list is in no particular order.
Gympie
Charlotte Keogh – Gympie State High School
St Patrick’s College – Dux to be named in 2023
James Nash State High School – Dux to be named in 2023
Victory College – Dux to be named in 2023
South Burnett
Amy Henderson – Murgon State High School
Roan Perkins-McAuley – Nanango State High School
Zach Knight – Kingaroy State High School
Chinchilla State High School – To be advised
St Mary’s Catholic College – Dux to be named in 2023
Central and North Burnett
Tom Halt and Kody Baker – Burnett State College
Monto State High School – Dux to be named in 2023
Bundaberg
Annalea Vowles – Kepnock State High School
Hannah Earl – Bundaberg North State High School
Hamza Abid – St Luke’s Anglican School
Niamh Bettridge – Isis District State High School
Elizabeth Turner – Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg State High School – Dux to be named in 2023
Nominees: Ryu Belz, Sophie Harbourne, Kye Meuli, Lleyton Peterson and Brayden Sander
Shalom College – Dux to be named in 2023
Fraser Coast
Brandon Greentree – Bayside Christian College
Andrew Ritter – Xavier Christian College
Aaron Shanmugam – Fraser Coast Anglican College
Ryan Wheatley – Urangan State High School
Riverside Christian College – To be advised
Hervey Bay State High School – To be advised
St James Lutheran College – Dux to be named in 2023
Aldridge State High School – Dux to be named in 2023
Nominees: Travis Martin, Emily Goodwin, Victoria Maher and Ava Paton.
Congratulations to all of the students!
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