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VCE Results 2013
The Senior Campus students have once again achieved excellent VCE results in 2013.
The College prides itself on not only catering to the needs of a very wide range of
students, but to providing academic excellence and a broad range of pathways beyond
secondary education.
For example:
 Our TOP ATAR score was 99.3 - Callum McCombe
 Two students achieved full marks - a perfect 50 - Josh Jackson: Global Politics & Sam
Ciaverella - VET Music
 More than 98% of the 2013 students successfully complete their VCE
 Each year 250 students graduate from the Campus with their VCE
 More than 50% of our VCE student results are in the A+, A, B+ or B range, and this
percentage is increasing
 The number of students achieving an ATAR that puts them in the top 15% of the State is
continuing to increase, as is our VCE All Studies score
 Each year our number of students who achieve study scores greater than 40 is continuing
to increase
 Our students are regularly among those receiving Premier’s Awards or other prestigious
awards for VCE/VET - 2013 recipient for 2012 study - Devon Campbell - VET/VCE Dance
2012 recipients for 2011 studies - Olivia Muratore - Design & Technology Ceramics
Thomas Connard - VCE VET Electrotechnology
 A number of students from the College’s Visual and Performing Arts areas have been
selected to audition/present for Top Acts, Top Arts and Top Designs in the VCAA’s
‘Season of Excellence’
 Over 90% of our VCE graduates who applied for tertiary placements successfully obtained
entry to University or TAFE courses. Other students have gained apprenticeships,
traineeships or employment in their chosen field.
Graduating students from the Year 12 class have received offers in a variety of courses
including Fine Arts, Science/Engineering, Science at Melbourne University; BioMedicine, Pharmacy, Environmental Science, Double degree Engineering/Architecture
at Monash University; Marine Biology at Deakin University; Journalism at Latrobe
University and Interior Design at RMIT University.
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Callum McCOMBE
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
‘Top 10’ Graduation Night
Year 7 ‘Night of the Notables’
- Sir Isaac Newton
In the classroom - Solar Car Challenge
Monash University Award recipient
- Top Year 11 - 2012
Year 7 Games Room
INTEGRITY
Sandringham Campus ‘First’ at
Monash Computer Games Boot Camp
Year 11 Chemistry
The integrity that Callum
displayed throughout his
time at the College is to be
admired. He was always
willing
to
share
his
knowledge with his peers
and to help others with their
understanding of tasks. His
passion for Science and his
determination to do his best
produced the Excellent
ATAR score of 99.3!!!!
Year 9 - Presentation Night
In the Science Lab - studying Year 11
Psychology as a Year 10 student.
In 2013 Callum studied:
 Chemistry
 Literature
 Maths Methods
 Physics
 Specialist Maths
 Psychology (2012)
In 2014 Callum will be studying
Science/ Engineering at
Melbourne University.
Year 7 - In the Library
Kingsley CONSIDINE
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
Year 7 ‘Night of the Notables’ Osama Tezuka - Japanese
artist/writer/cartoonist
In the classroom - 2011 Solar Car Challenge
Year 11 Badminton Team - 2012
Year 7 Camp - Forest Edge
RESPECT
At the track - 2011 Solar Car
Challenge - Science Works
Year 10 Work Experience Robert Mills Architect
Kingsley
has
clearly
demonstrated his respect
for learning. A multitalented student, Kingsley
not only has a keen
interest in the Sciences he
is also a wonderful design
artist. He will clearly
excel in whatever career
path he pursues.
Arts Feast - Art Award Winner
2011
Year 10 Science at the CSIRO
In 2013 Kingsley studied:
 Chemistry
 English Language
 Maths Methods
 Physics
 Specialist Maths
 Further Maths (2012)
In 2014 Kingsley will be
studying Science/Engineering at
Melbourne University.
2010 Year 9 Presentation Night
Allira KEYT
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
2013 Graduation Night Science Leaders
2013 Graduation Night Science Leaders
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
‘Out and about’ on Campus
Year 12 Formal
In the Science laboratory
INDEPENDENCE
Allira’s talents in Science were
demonstrated through her study
of
University
Enhancement
Chemistry. The independence
that Allira was able to exhibit
through her University study of
Chemistry has provided her with
a wonderful opportunity to
experience what lies ahead for
her at University.
In the Science laboratory
In 2013 Allira studied:
 Accounting
 Chemistry
 University Chemistry
 English
 Maths Methods
 Further Maths (2012)
In 2014 Allira will be studying
Pharmacy at Melbourne University.
‘Out and about’ on Campus
Ebene HAYCROFT
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2011 - 2013
‘The Journey’
Year 11 Chemistry
Year 11 High Achiever
2012 Year 11 High Achievers
ACHIEVEMENT
Ebene has impressed all those
around
her
with
her
determination to achieve her best.
Studying University Chemistry
was a challenge that Ebene
thrived in and this introduction to
university life has placed her in
good stead for her future studies
there. Her passion for the
Sciences was clearly evident
throughout her time at the
College.
Year 10 Camp - ‘What
not to wear to the
formal’ Formal - 2011
Year 10 Work Experience
- Veterinarian.
In the classroom - Solar Car Challenge
Year 10 Work Experience
- childcare
In 2013 Ebene studied:
 Chemistry
 University Chemistry
 English Language
 Maths Methods
 Specialist Maths
 Psychology (2012)
In 2014 Ebene will study Science
at Melbourne University.
Year 11 Chemistry
Cameron HOLLANDS
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
Graduation Night Science Leaders
Year 7 ‘Night of the Notables’
- Abraham Lincoln
In the Science laboratory
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
INDEPENDENCE
As a highly motivated
student, Cameron was easily
able to cope with his Monash
University
Enhancement
study of Chemistry along
with his VCE subjects. With
sound time management
skills and a determination to
succeed, Cam used his study
sessions wisely to ensure that
he was able to revise his
studies on a regular basis to
ensure a strong knowledge
and understanding of the
tasks at hand.
Year 7 Olympic Games Event
Year 10 Science at the CSIRO
Year 8 Spelling Competition
Year 10 English Leaders
Year 10 Work Experience at Monash
Immunology (STEM CELL)
In 2013 Cameron studied:
 Chemistry
 University Chemistry
 English
 Maths Methods
 Physical Education
 Outdoor Education (2012)
Cameron will study Bio-medicine
at Monash University in 2014.
Year 8 Rickett’s Point - snorkelling
Fletcher HOLLANDS
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
‘Top 10’ Graduation Night
Year 7 ‘Night of the Notables’
- Louis Braille
Year 12 Science Leaders
Year 8 Ceramics class
Year 11 Orientation in Chemistry
Night of the Notables
ACHIEVEMENT
In the Science laboratory
Fletcher’s love of Science has
been evident throughout his
time at Sandringham College.
His achievement of a wellearned high distinction in his
Monash University Chemistry
Enhancement
subject
is
testimony to his positive work
ethic and desire to be
successful in all that he
undertakes.
Year 11 Chemistry
2011 - Health and Phys. Ed Leader.
Year 10 Medical Science at the CSIRO
In 2013 Fletcher studied:
 Biology
 Chemistry
 University Chemistry
 English
 Maths Methods
 Outdoor Education
(2012)
In 2014 Fletcher will be
studying Environmental
Science at Monash University.
Year 9 Presentation Night
Experience
Jack DIXON-GUNN
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
Year 12 Performing Arts Leaders
2013 ‘Top 10’ Graduation Night
Overseas Tour - Hollywood Walk of Fame
Overseas Tour - London
- Tower Bridge
Year 11 Chemistry class
CREATIVITY
Seussical - 2013 College Production
Jack’s love of the stage has
provided
him
with
the
opportunity to demonstrate his
passion for performance and
to excel in doing so. A sense of
creativity beyond his years,
Jack’s love of literature,
particularly the classics and
desire for life-long learning is
to be admired.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Year 12 Theatre Play
In 2013 Jack studied:
 Drama
 English
 Literature
 Theatre Studies
 VET Acting
 Psychology (2012)
In 2014 Jack will be studying Fine
Arts at the VCA - Victorian
College of the Arts, (Melb Uni).
2013 Performing Arts Leaders
- Graduation Night
Josh JACKSON
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2011 - 2013
‘The Journey’
Graduating Business student
- Graduation Night
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
College Leaders
Year 11 Biology
Year 11 Biology
RESPECT
With plans to return to the
United Kingdom to attend
University Josh is grateful
for the excellent education
that
he
received
at
Sandringham College. His
respect for the opportunity
to study the subjects of his
choice, in addition to making
fine friends, has meant that
his time in Australia was a
wonderful experience.
Year 10 Formal
Academic Excellence - Year 11
Year 12 Formal
‘Out and about’ on Campus
In 2013 Josh studied:
 Global Politics (50)
 History
 Legal Studies
 Literature
 Maths Methods
 Business Management
(2012)
Josh will return to the United
Kingdom to study Law.
Josh is congratulated on his ‘50’
by his Global Politics teacher
Sam CIAVARELLA
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
Special Award recipient
at Graduation Night
Graduation Night - Valedictory Speech
Performing at the 2013 Graduation Night
Performing Arts graduating student
Performing at the 2012
VET/VCAL Awards
Band member - College Production - Footloose
INTEGRITY
‘Out and about’ on Campus
Year 12 Formal
A thoughtful and talented
student, Sam demonstrates
many positive values including
that of integrity. Sam was
always willing to share his
knowledge and understanding
of key concepts with others.
Always ready with a helping
hand and a smile Sam set a tone
of hard work and endeavour.
In 2013 Sam studied:
 English
 Further Maths
 Media Video Audio
Animate
 Music Styles and
Composition
 VET Music - 50!
 History (2012)
In 2014 Sam will study a
Business course at University.
Inspiring ‘the young ones’ to
dance on the Music Tour!
‘Out and about’ on Campus
April LAMPRE
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2013
‘The Journey’
CREATIVITY
2013 ‘Top 10’ Graduation Night
April’s creativity within her
video and photography work
highlights her keen eye for what
looks good on film. Her
dedication to both the theory
and practical aspects of her
studies exemplified her positive
work ethic and ability to apply
her knowledge and skills in all
areas.
2013 ‘Without Pier’ Art Gallery
2013 ‘Without Pier’ Art Gallery Exhibition - creator of the College Acquisition artwork
In 2013 April studied:
 English Language
 History
 Media Journalism
 Studio Arts Photography
 VET Screen
In 2014 April will study Film
and Television at University.
2013 ‘Without Pier’ Award recipient
Visual Arts Graduating student
Devon CAMPBELL
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
Performing Arts graduating student
Premier’s Award
recipient - VET Dance
2013 Performing Arts Leaders
- Graduation Night
Winterdance - June 2012
Sandy Feet - October 2012
Performing at the 2013
Graduation Night
RESPECT
The Little Prince - Year 12 play
Seussical - 2013 College Production
Shining on the stage in dance,
music and acting roles Devon
has a real respect for the
importance of always giving
one’s best. Her honest approach
to all that she undertakes
ensures an outstanding level of
success delighting all audience
members with her passion and
talent.
In 2013 Devon studied:
 English
 Dance
 Music Performance
 Theatre Studies
 VET Dance (2012) (50)
 Maths Methods (2012)
Devon plans to study Musical
Theatre in the future.
The Little Prince - Year 12 play
Seussical - 2013 College Production
Alon ROSINGER
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
2013 Graduation Night
Year 7 ‘Night of the Notables’
- Walt Disney
Year 8 Camp - Anglesea
Year 10 Science at CSIRO
Year 7 Camp - Forest Edge
Year 9 Camp - Otways
In the classroom - 2011 Solar Car Challenge
INDEPENDENCE
An independent learner with
many interests, Alon’s natural
abilities have shone through in
his approach to the VCE.
Studying a diverse range of
subjects, Alon enjoyed the
variation in his course. This
determined approach to his
studies suggests he will have an
equally positive approach to
University life.
Year 7 Olympic Games Event
Year 8 Bayside Art Exhibition
In 2013 Alon studied:
 English
 Maths Methods
 Physics
 Specialist Maths
 VET Building
 Hebrew (2012)
In 2014 Alon will study Engineering
at Melbourne University.
Year 9 3C9 Community Service
Olympic Games Event
Brook STEFANOU
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2008 - 2013
‘The Journey’
ACHIEVEMENT
2013 Graduation Night
Brook’s determination to succeed
has resulted in a great level of
achievement for Brook. His love
for Maths is clearly evident not
only in his subject selections but in
his results. This passion for
problem solving will be put to
great use as he embarks on his
Science degree at University.
2008 Year 7 class photo
2013 ID Photo
2011 School Captains
at the Beaumaris RSL
2013 Year 12 Formal
Year 8 Camp
Year 9 Presentation Night
Year 9 Science - Physics - Bridge Making
Year 10 Camp
In 2013 Brook studied:
 English Language
 Maths Methods
 Psychology
 Specialist Maths
 Further Maths (2012)
 IT Applications (2012)
In 2014 Brook will study Science
at Melbourne University.
Year 10 Camp
Charlotte BRASH
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
Performing at the 2013
Graduation Night
Performing Arts graduating student
ACHIEVEMENT
Overseas Tour - the White House
- Washington DC
Year 12 Theatre Studies play The Little Prince
Charlotte’s achievement of
excellence this year has both
been academically in the
classroom and on the stage
as a drummer in a band and
an actor. Her love of the
Performing
Arts
and
dedication to her studies
ensured excellent results in
all of her subjects. Well
done Charlotte!
Year 11 Excellent Award recipient
Preparing for her Music
Performance Exam
2012 College Production - Footloose
‘Out and about’ on Campus
In 2013 Charlotte studied:
 English
 History
 Music
 Theatre Studies
 VET Acting
 Psychology (2012)
In 2014 Charlotte will be
study Fine Arts at Melbourne
University.
Jasper SALOMONSZ
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2012 and 2013
‘The Journey’
Visual Arts Leaders 2013 Graduation Night
‘Top 10’ 2013 Graduation Night
Visual Arts graduating student
Winterdance - June 2012
Schools Spectacular 2012
Sandy Feet - October 2012
CREATIVITY
Sandy Feet - October 2012
‘Out and about’ on Campus
In 2013 Jasper studied:
 Art
 English Language
 Literature
 Legal Studies
 Visual Communication
 VET Dance (2012)
In 2014 Jasper will be studying
Architecture at RMIT.
Jasper’s creativity exists not
only on the dance floor, but
also in the art gallery and in
the classroom! A feature
dancer at the 2012 State
School Spectacular, Jasper
also starred on the stage here
in the College Theatre at
Winterdance and Sandy Feet.
The College was not only
able to cater for his love of
dance but also his creative
ability in the design Arts and
he had his work exhibited at
the Without Pier Gallery. A
dedicated and highly talented
student with great focus,
Jasper will ‘go far’.
Lisa BOLSHINSKI
at SANDRINGHAM
COLLEGE
2013
‘The Journey’
Lisa Bolshinski
In 2013 Lisa studied:
 Business Management
 Chemistry
 English as an Additional
Language
 French
In 2014 Lisa will be studying a
double degree in architecture
and engineering.
ACHIEVEMENT
Lisa has a thirst for
knowledge and enjoyed
learning new concepts and
ideas. Her determination to
succeed and her positive
work ethic resulted in
academic excellence across
all of her studies. Lisa has
an inquisitive mind, she does
not accept matters on face
value and is prepared to
continue her investigations
until all is resolved. She will
cope very well with the
demands of a double degree.
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REFLECTIONS ON THE SENIOR CAMPUS
‘...It’s not just about the art, it’s about the hands that draw the pictures and play the
music, turn the pages and write the essays. The hands that transform themselves when
their on stage, who save their owners when they can’t think of a single thing to say. The
hands that shake one another, that are placed on a back in need of comforting and raise
friends up high in the air when they are too low to raise themselves. The hands that reach
out to those in need and to those we are yet to understand.
Intrinsic with our experience of Sandy every single day is our connection to the real world.
As Global Politics students we can both attest to the fact that we engaged with the world so
far beyond our own experience. Flinging ourselves into classrooms without so much as
hello and emphatically exclaiming ‘did you watch Q and A last night?’ ; cue: excited nods,
cries of approval, counter-cries of disapproval and, inevitably, spirited debate.
The fresh newspapers meticulously laid out in the Library every morning end their lives
crumpled, read and reread by students, not because we feel we have to, but because we’ve
had a hunger entrenched in us from day one, a thirst to know and understand experiences
different from our own; from people our age affected by the catastrophic floods of last year
or the Libyan, Egyptian and Tunisian versions of ourselves overthrowing dictators. Every
student in this room knows no news isn’t good news, it is missing news, and is not only wellequipped to stand up for themselves, but also to stand up for others. Our power comes
from our ears and our mouths as we listen to everything and then sing it from the rooftops,
even when it isn’t easy.’
Jessie Matheson and Tom Allen
ALUMNI
Introducing just a few of
our former high achievers.
HARRISON CRAIG - Recording Artist
Harrison attended the College from 2007-2012. A Performing
Arts student Harrison enjoyed his Music studies at the college.
He shined in College Productions with leading roles in Return
to the Forbidden Planet, Pirates of Penzance and Bye Bye
Birdie. Harrison performed at College Music and Dance
Nights and on the Out n’ Back Music Tours. He was a soloist
at the State Schools Spectacular for his final two years of
school. Winning ‘The Voice’ in 2013 is testimony to his talent!
GRACE HOLLANDS - 6th Yr Medicine Monash University
Grace attended the College from 2005-2008. Grace has now
started her sixth year of medicine at Monash University. Whilst
Grace enjoys all aspects of medicine she is hoping to specialise
in Emergency medicine. Last year Grace completed an optional
Honours Research year focusing on Indigenous Women’s
Health. Grace has enjoyed the work that she has done in the
hospitals around Victoria and this year will work in five
different hospitals during this her final year.
CHELSEY (NASH) TREGEAR - Podiatrist and former
Vice-Captain of the Vixens
Chelsey attended the College from 1996-2001. As a member of
the Science Program, Chelsey’s pathway of choice was to
become a podiatrist, an occupation that she very much loves.
Her other passion is Netball where she has been equally
successful as the former Captain of the Vixens. Chelsey is one
of the Patrons of our Sports Academy and is currently very
much enjoying motherhood.
GUY STAYNER - ABC 7.30 Report Friday Night Host
Guy attended the College from 1980-1985. As a very talented
English student and performer on the stage as an actor and
singer, it was easy to understand why Guy entered Journalism.
Guy comments on, ‘..the variety of places I travel to and the
many weird and interesting characters I meet to do my job is
wonderful. Travelling to the Beijing Olympics and the 2010
FIFA World Cup in South Africa were particular highlights.’
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