Darwin’s brightest receive academic accolades at NT Board of Studies awards

The Top End celebrated 58 students’ academic achievements. Find who was recognised, and their fields of excellence.

Almost 60 students across the Territory are celebrating their academic achievements from the 2022 school year.

There were 58 students awarded 104 merits across 31 categories.

Education Minister Eva Lawler said the Northern Territory Board of Studies awards highlight students who have worked hard and gave “their best” throughout 2022.

“I’m proud of each and every one of them,” she said.

“It is important to acknowledge the families and communities who have supported these students to reach their full potential, as well as the hard working teachers who have supported these students and helped them thrive.

“Education is crucial to breaking down barriers, and building future success.”

58 Territory students received 104 merits across 31 categories at the Northern Territory Board of Studies awards, acknowledging their academic efforts in 2022. Picture: Helen Orr

The Darwin students who received an award include:

Riveen Abeywickrama – The Essington School, physics

Avni Agarwal – The Essington School, health and wellbeing

Al-Hussain Mahmood Al-Ibrahim – Darwin High School, Japanese (beginners)

Archer Bryett – Darwin High School, music explorations and music performance

Djamarlia Darr-Lade – Casuarina Senior College, English literary studies

Ayisha Ferozkhan – Darwin High School, Indonesian (beginners)

Sofia Ferro – Darwin High School, Italian (beginners)

Ashan Fonseka – The Essington School, health and wellbeing

Trudy Francis – Darwin High School, modern history and English literary studies

Garv Garg – The Essington School, health and wellbeing

Kavisha Dona – Darwin High School, biology

Garren Francis Hennessy – The Essington School, specialist mathematics

Bethany Kelly – Darwin High School, Spanish (beginners)

Jennifer Lin – The Essington School, health and wellbeing

Leif McLean – Northern Territory School of Distance Education, industry and entrepreneurial solutions

Piper Mules – The Essington School, economics and biology

Mitchell Murphy – Darwin High School, digital communications solutions

Reka Nemeth – Darwin High School, biology

Vy Minh Nguyen – Darwin High School, Indonesian (beginners)

Alishba Saeed – Darwin High School, mathematical methods, specialist mathematics, physics and chemistry

Medha Tayal – The Essington School, health and wellbeing

Steven Tieu – Darwin High School, digital communications solutions

Besna Tom – The Essington School, mathematical methods, health and wellbeing and psychology

Rachelle van den Herik – The Essington School, psychology and child studies

Zakelli Xie – The Essington School, biology

Hailey Angeles – Darwin High School, creative arts

Clarissa Blum – Darwin High School, English literary studies

Mikaela Carlos – The Essington School, English, health and wellbeing and psychology

Ashley Hughes – Casuarina Senior College, chemistry

Benjamin Lindsay – Darwin High School, modern history

Kelvin Mu – Northern Territory School of Distance Education, industry and entrepreneurial solutions

Upani Muthumala – Darwin High School, women’s studies

Sarah Nguyen – Casuarina Senior College, creative arts

Zaira Nosaibah – Darwin High School, chemistry and food and hospitality

Yara Sultan – The Essington School, mathematical methods and English

Hsu Pyae Thawtar – Darwin High School, creative arts

The top 20 NTCET students of 2022 were presented with awards from Education Minister Eva Lawler and the Administrator of the Northern Territory Hugh Heggie PSM at the Darwin Convention Centre. Picture: Helen Orr

Darwin High School students were most commonly awarded, with 18 students receiving merits at the Convention Centre ceremony.

The Essington School also had many high achievers with 13 students.

There were three Casuarina Senior College students and two NT School of Distance Education students recognised.

Alice Springs students will receive their merits at a formal ceremony on Thursday.

Almost 1400 Territory students completed their NTCET in 2022.

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