Brisbane North Year 12 Dux winners for 2019
We invited high schools across Brisbane North to share the stories of their top students of 2019. Join us in congratulating this group of outstanding young people.
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We asked schools across Brisbane North to share the stories of their top students of 2019.
Join us in celebrating the success of some of our best and brightest young people.
Top high schools dux winners for 2019
■ If you would like to submit your school’s Dux for 2019 to include in our list, fill in the form below and include a description of the student’s achievements with a photo.
SCHOOL DUX 2019 SUBMISSION FORM
WAVELL STATE HIGH SCHOOL – SIMON FONTAINE
Simon Fontaine has gained outstanding academic results. He received As in all six of his academic subjects including English, English Extension, Mathematics B, Geography, Economics and Chemistry. He received the subject prizes for English, Geography and Economics. Simon hopes to study a Bachelor of Medical Science at Griffith University.
EARNSHAW STATE COLLEGE – JEMMA GREEN
Jemma received the Lilley Award for Academic Excellence, Industry Award, and The Sheila Sissons Award, as well as subject awards for English, Ancient History, Biology, Drama, Legal Studies and Mathematics B. Jemma plans to be a high school teacher in History and English.
SANDGATE DISTRICT STATE HIGH SCHOOL – MONAMI GHOSAL
Her best subjects are Chemistry, Japanese and Maths and she hopes to study Pharmacy at University of Queensland.
CRAIGSLEA STATE HIGH SCHOOL – HASAN ULLAH
Hasan said his achievements were all credit to “discipline, time management and sacrifice”. He most enjoyed Legal Studies and Economics. After completing Year 12 he plans to take a gap year to work in his uncle’s tailoring business and, in 2021, hopes to study Business at Queensland University of Technology.
ST PATRICK’S COLLEGE – THOMAS IRWIN
Thomas received the Elliot Fletcher Memorial Award and was the top student in Mathematics C, Chemistry, Physics and Study of Religion. He received a VHA (A) level across all subjects – English, Study of Religion, Mathematics B, Mathematics C, Physics and Chemistry. He plans to study Medicine.
PADUA COLLEGE – WILLIAM BARKER
William, who was 2019 College Captain, will finish Year 12 with 5 VHA 10s (Very High Achievement 10) which effectively means he has the highest result possible for five of his six subjects. His sixth subject also falls in the VHA range. William’s favourite subjects are Mathematics B and C and he hopes be study Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Queensland. He also hopes to continue his participation in track and field which he has done since the age of 10. His advice for success: set goals and work hard to achieve them.
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE, SPRING HILL – JAMES HURST
James lists Maths B, Physics and Japanese as his best subjects, although his favourite is Maths C. When asked about his future plans, he wrote: “I hope to help facilitate the commercialisation of spaceflight through policy and technology development and as such will study Engineering/Arts at university. I particularly want to focus on the benefits of reusability.”
ST JOHN FISHER COLLEGE – SOPHIA WALSH LONG
Sophia attained Very High Achievements and was in first position in English, Study of Religion and Mathematics C. She hopes to study a Bachelor of Information Technology at Queensland University of Technology, with a view to becoming a software developer.
ST PAUL’S SCHOOL – LACHLAN NORTH
Lachlan received subject awards for Ancient History, English, Modern History and Physical Education. His after-school plans include university study and travel to South America. Lachlan, who was the 2019 rugby captain, will also help coach the St Paul’s School Year 7 rugby team next year.
ST RITA’S COLLEGE – ELLANAH VICCA
Ellanah received Academic Excellence Awards for Biology, Economics and Study of Religion, and a Semester 1 Gold Academic Award and Diligence Award. She plans to study secondary education at University of Queensland. She said: “I am incredibly passionate about imparting knowledge and think that giving the gift of both education and pastoral support is invaluable and empowering for both the teachers and students alike. I am very excited for the road ahead.”
BRACKEN RIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL – EMILY VIVIAN
Emily received subject achievement awards for English, Biology, Maths C, Chemistry and Physics. She also received an Excellence Award, the Jared Cassidy Award, P&C Citizenship Award and the Year 12 Long Tan Leadership Award.
ST MARGARET'S ANGLICAN GIRL’S SCHOOL – ELIZABETH FOWLER
Elizabeth topped English Extension, English, German and Geography and plans to study a Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) at The University of Queensland.
ALBANY CREEK STATE HIGH SCHOOL – GABRIEL BOHN
Gabriel achieved a Very High Achievement in English, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology Systems and the highest possible result for Maths C and Maths B. In Gabriel’s own words: “My hope is to be able to first study Industrial Design and Electrical Engineering at university, and then go into the workforce to further expand our research and knowledge on sustainable fuel solutions. Hopefully along the way I can also write a book showing the connections between God and science. Eventually I would like to end with teaching mathematics because I love teaching this subject and revealing the beauty of mathematics. This is all thanks to my teachers, especially, Ms Henry, Mr Millard and Dr Talbot.”
AVIATION STATE HIGH SCHOOL – BETHIA KYNN
Bethia was the subject award winner in English, Math C, Chemistry and Physics.
CLAYFIELD COLLEGE – FION KO AND ISABELLE JARDINE
Fiona’s best subjects were Chinese, ESL, Maths B and ITS. She is hoping to study Computer Science at UNSW.
Isabelle’s best subjects were English, Japanese and Physics. She is applying for a double degree in Economics and Law at University of Queensland.
EVERTON PARK STATE HIGH SCHOOL – MADELINE DAVIES AND SHAUN LITTLE
Academic Captains for 2019, Madeline Davies and Shaun Little are an exceptional pair of young people. Alongside this achievement, Shaun represented Queensland in both Cross Country and Athletics.
ASPLEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL - KIMBERLY MEDCALF
Kimberly received the Caltex All Rounder Award, the UQ Achievement Award, All Rounder Award, Gold Service Award, Excellence in Physics and awards for Biology, Chemistry, Maths B, Physical Education and Physics. Kimberly intends to study Science at University of Queensland.
ST JOSEPH’S NUDGEE COLLEGE - VIDUR SEHGAL
Vidur received awards for Maths C, Maths B, English and Study of Religion. He hopes to study medicine.
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