Sienna Richardson, Liliana Lester, Oliver King, Nala Splettstoesser and Kaitlyn Haddow congratulated on ATAR scores

Year 12 marks have been officially released, with some 2022 Toowoomba graduates achieving incredible successes as they prepare to take on the world. See the results.

An ambitious and goal-orientated young Toowoomba woman is set to take on the world after receiving a high ATAR score and gaining acceptance into a world-renowned university.

The Glennie School graduate and 2022 dux Sienna Richardson said she was relieved to be finished and excited for what's next after a stressful year.

“I’m pretty proud, I’m not going to lie,” she said.

“Every assessment I would try my best and start early, so when the time came to do the external exams, I was in a good place with my marks.”

A student that thrived in STEM subjects, Ms Richardson said it was a real surprise to receive dux followed by a 99.75 ATAR score.

The Glennie School 2022 dux Sienna Richardson received an amazing 99.75 ATAR score on Friday morning. Friday, December 17, 2022. Picture: Morgan Burley

“I’m feeling relieved to be done with it all, but also excited because I’ve achieved a great result and I’m happy with what I’ve done,” she said.

The dance lover, who specialised in ballet and contemporary, said the art form was a great escape for her during a stressful year, and had proven benefits for her future.

“Next year, I’m taking a gap year because I need a year away from all the study and stress. But I’ve also received a few dance contracts from across different parts of Australia, so I’ll be doing those throughout the year,” she said.

After a 12-month break the 18-year-old hoped to study a double degree in advanced science and law at either the University of Queensland or the Australian National University.

Once graduated, she will travel overseas and study medicine at Harvard University, with an already-guaranteed spot.

Toowoomba Anglican School 2022 graduates Liliana Lester, Oliver King and Nala Splettstoesser celebrated their amazing ATAR results on Friday morning. Friday, December 16, 2022. Picture: supplied

Ms Richardson has dreams of becoming an anaesthetist, and said while she originally applied to Harvard as a joke, the shock of this month’s events had not yet set in.

Toowoomba Anglican School head of secondary Trina Faint said the school community was thrilled by the ATAR scores of their seniors, with 11.1 per cent of eligible students receiving an ATAR greater than 95.

Mary Mackillop Catholic College 2022 DUX Katelyn Haddow received a 96.30 ATAR score. Saturday, December 17, 2022. Picture: supplied

Graduate Liliana Lester said she was proud of the hard work she had put in, and the opportunities that have come of that.

“All the effort has finally paid off, so I’m happy,” fellow graduate Nala Splettstoesser said.

Year 12 graduate Oliver King thanked his friends and family for their ongoing support during his schooling at Toowoomba Anglican School.

The school confirmed 55.5 per cent of eligible ATAR students received a score greater than 90, while 66.6 per cent of student had received a score higher than 85.

Mary Mackillop Catholic College principal Chris Gabbett said he was confident all graduates would so “positive things” in the coming years.

“It is important to remember that ATAR is only a part of the overall educational journey for our young people,” he said.

2022 dux Katelyn Haddow received an ATAR of 96.30, while 27 per cent of the school’s eligible students received a score more than 95.

Toowoomba Grammar School had 35 per cent of eligible students score above an ATAR 90, while one per cent had above a score of 99.