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.

Shea Dawson

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November 29, 2022 - 4:39PM

Hayden Kernick shares his tips for high school success

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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 Kernick achieved A Level Results in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Specialist mathematics and B Level Results in English. Picture: Supplied.

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

Gympie State High School principal Anthony Lanskey presents the Dux award to Charlotte Keogh. Picture: Supplied.

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

Amy Henderson from Murgon State High School received awards for English, maths Methods, Chemistry and Physical Education. Picture: Supplied.

Roan Perkins-McAuley – Nanango State High School

Roan Perkins-McAuley, 2022 dux of Nanango State High School, was presented the award by former student Cherie Jackson. Picture: Supplied.

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

Tom Halt and Kody Baker are the joint duxes at Burnett State College for 2022. Picture: Supplied.

Monto State High School – Dux to be named in 2023

Bundaberg

Annalea Vowles – Kepnock State High School

Annalea Vowles, dux of Kepnock State High School for 2022. Picture: Supplied.

Hannah Earl – Bundaberg North State High School

Hannah Earl finished top of her class in English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics and Legal Studies at Bundaberg North State High School. Picture: Supplied.

Hamza Abid – St Luke’s Anglican School