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2019 HSC Results

The students in Year 12, 2019 achieved some excellent results in the HSC and the number of Bands 5 and 6 results again show an increase on previous years.

2019 HSC Statistics

105 Year 12 students sat for the HSC

13 students from Year 11 sat for HSC Studies of Religion

14 Year 11 students undertook the HSC Mathematics

1 Year 11 student undertook HSC French

2019 HSC Outcomes

93 students (70 %) (56 % in 2018) achieved one or more of the 198 Band 6 [E4]s (162 in 2018) results. Additionally, 8 students received a ‘Notional’ Band 6 result for Extension 2 Mathematics.

206 (34.6 %) (30 % in 2018) of all St Luke’s students’ results (595 entries) were Band 6/[E4]s or Notional Band 6.

97 students (73%) (72% in 2018) achieved one or more of the 251 Band 5 (E3) results (252 in 2018)

77% (76% in 2018) of all St Luke’s students’ results were Band 5 or Band 6

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Selections and Nominations

The following students received nominations and / or selections for their Creative and / or Performing Arts Courses:

2019 Selections and Nominations

HSC Drama OnSTAGE Nomination (Group): Sophie King, Zara Sargent & Lauren Wang received a nomination for their HSC Drama Group Performance.

HSC Drama OnSCREEN Nomination and Selection: Jack Hobson received a nomination and selection for his HSC Video Project to be shown at OnSCREEN at the Seymour Centre.

HSC Dance CALL BACK Nomination: Maddison Bowyer received a nomination for her HSC Dance Core Performance & Major Study Performance.

HSC Dance SCHOLARSHIP: Maddison Bowyer received the offer of a full $30 000 scholarship to QUT for Dance Performance.

HSC Design & Technology SHAPE Nomination: Bradley Arcidiacono; Jordan Bothwell, Victor Dumas, Jessica Herlihy, Mitchell Hosking, Jarrod Lucas, Thomas Moor and Michelle Nguyen received nominations for their Design & Technology Major Projects.

HSC Music ENCORE Nomination and Selection: Nikolas Rejto received a nomination and selection to perform his HSC Music 2 / Extension Performance at ENCORE at the Recital Hall in March 2020.

HSC Music ENCORE Nomination: Mitchell Hardaker received a nomination for his HSC Music Performance.

HSC Visual Arts ART EXPRESS Nomination and Selection: Samuel Havranek and Juliette Stevenson received nominations and selections for their HSC Visual Arts Bodies of Work to be displayed at the ART EXPRESS Exhibition.

HSC Visual Arts EXPRESS YOURSELF Selection: Bradley Arcidiacono, Ashley Adcock, Hayley Biddulph, Carmen Johnson, Natalie Lu and Juliette Stevenson received selections for the EXPRESS YOURSELF Art Exhibition at Manly Art Gallery.

HSC Ranking

Based on the number of students who achieved a mark of 90 or more in their courses, compared to the number of examination papers attempted, St Luke’s achieved the following rankings:

2019 Ranking

28th in the State – Overall (34th in 2018)

13th in the State – Comprehensive Schools (Incl Single Sex / Co-Educational)

9th in the State – Co-Educational Schools (Incl Selective / Comprehensive)

3rd in the State – Comprehensive Co-Educational Schools (After Reddam House and Al-Faisal College)

2nd on the Northern Beaches - Overall (After Manly Selective High School)

1st on the Northern Beaches - Independent Schools

1st on the Northern Beaches - Comprehensive Schools

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Distinguished Achievers (Band 6 [90+] in a subject)

Adcock, Ashley Visual ArtsAmet, Katja Business Studies

English AdvancedGeographyPersonal Development, Health and Physical Education

Ansted, Oscar BiologyChemistry

English AdvancedMathematics (2018)Mathematics Extension 1Physics

Arcidiacono, Bradley Business StudiesDesign and TechnologyMathematics Standard 2Visual Arts

Atkinson, James French ContinuersBarnes, Jesse English Advanced

MathematicsPersonal Development, Health and Physical Education

Bell, Samuel MathematicsBiddulph, Hayley English Advanced

English Extension 1Personal Development, Health and Physical EducationVisual Arts

Blaiklock, Tianna Visual ArtsBoot, Zoe Mathematics Standard 2

Bounds, Jack Chemistry

Mathematics (2018)

Mathematics Extension 1

Bowyer, Maddison Business Studies

Dance

Economics

English Advanced

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Bradley, Chloe English Advanced

Visual Arts

Bridgland, Jessica Biology

English Advanced

English Extension 1

Legal Studies

Studies of Religion (2018)

Buckley, Elissa Studies of Religion I

Bunton, Jack Business Studies

English Advanced

Legal Studies

Mathematics (2018)

Mathematics Extension 1

Burns, Jessica Studies of Religion I

Cameron, Isabelle Biology

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Chadban, Cloe Mathematics

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Distinguished Achievers (continued)

Coleman, Georgia English AdvancedEnglish Extension 1Legal StudiesMathematics Standard 2Personal Development, Health and Physical EducationStudies of Religion (2018)

Costin, Ryan Mathematics Standard 2

Cunningham, Casey French Continuers

Davidson, Ella English Advanced

Legal Studies

Mathematics

Studies of Religion (2018)

Davidson, Holly Studies of Religion I

Dawson, Sabrina English Extension 1

Modern History

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

de Rover, Sanne Design and Technology

Mathematics

Dissing, Isabella Business Studies

English Advanced

Geography

Mathematics Standard 2

Dobell, Sascha Mathematics

Dumas, Victor Design and Technology

Fell, Hayley Mathematics Standard 2

Festa, Oliver Mathematics

Fisher, Angus Mathematics

Geros, Isabella Business Studies

Mathematics Standard 2

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

Gilmour, Sophie Studies of Religion I

Hannan, Jemima English Advanced

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Modern History

Studies of Religion (2018)Hansen, Rachel Biology

ChemistryEconomicsEnglish AdvancedMathematics (2018)Mathematics Extension 1

Hardaker, Mitchell DramaMathematicsMusic 1

Harris, Jenna MathematicsHavranek, Samuel Design and Technology

Visual ArtsHayman, Claudia English Advanced

French Continuers (2018)Mathematics (2018)Modern History

Hayman, William History ExtensionMusic 1

Henderson, Catriona Mathematics

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Distinguished Achievers (continued)

Herlihy, Jessica Design and TechnologyHobson, Jack Business Studies

DramaEnglish AdvancedLegal Studies

Hobson, Lucie Mathematics Standard 2Hosking, Mitchell Design and TechnologyHurrell, Jack MathematicsIndersmith, Conor Business StudiesJeffcoat, Benjamin English Advanced

GeographyMathematicsPhysicsVisual Arts

Johnson, Carmen Mathematics

Visual Arts

Jukes, Emma Design and Technology

Kappely, Claudia Design and Technology

English Extension 1

Visual Arts

King, Matthew Economics

English Advanced

French Continuers (2018)

Legal Studies

King, Sophie Drama

English Advanced

Mathematics Standard 2

Konijn, Dexter Chemistry

English Advanced

Mathematics (2018)

Mathematics Extension 1

Mathematics Extension 2

Physics

Software Design and Development

Koss, Aidan Business Studies

Mathematics Standard 2

Lawler, Patrick Biology

English Advanced

Mathematics Standard 2

Leifer, Joel Mathematics (2018)

Mathematics Extension 1

Software Design and Development

Lemlin, Benjamin ChemistryMathematics (2018)Mathematics Extension 1PhysicsSoftware Design and Development

Liu, Tianyuan Mathematics Extension 1Lofstrom, Katrin English AdvancedLu, Jiayin Mathematics

Mathematics Extension 1Visual Arts

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Distinguished Achievers (continued)

Lu, Tianyi Mathematics Extension 1Lucas, Jarrod Design and TechnologyMawer, Connor Design and TechnologyMoore, Lucille English AdvancedNguyen, Michelle Design and Technology

English AdvancedVisual Arts

Parker, Olivia DramaEnglish AdvancedMusic 1

Patapis, Vicki ChemistryEnglish AdvancedEnglish Extension 1Mathematics Extension 1Modern Greek Extension

Peggie, Thomas English AdvancedMusic 1

Prentice, Annie Studies of Religion IPrentice, William MathematicsPriest, Matthew MathematicsRejto, Nikolas Modern History

Music 2Music Extension

Riad, Gabrielle Design and TechnologySampson, Dylan English AdvancedSargent, Zara Drama

English AdvancedLegal StudiesPersonal Development, Health and Physical Education

Shi, Kexin MathematicsShou, Vivian MathematicsStevenson, Juliette Visual ArtsSusic, Luka German ContinuersTownhill, Fynn Business Studies

English AdvancedVisual Arts

Trisic, Zack Mathematics Standard 2Troy, Ruby Visual Artsvan der Maas, Elles Biology

English AdvancedWang, Lauren DramaWilliams, Indigo Geography

Mathematics Standard 2Williams, Thomas Mathematics Standard 2Wilson, Finn Chemistry

EconomicsEnglish AdvancedMathematics (2018)Mathematics Extension 1Physics

Wingham, David Studies of Religion IYan, Shengjia Chinese and LiteratureZanon, Lincoln English Advanced

GeographyMathematics

Zhu, Yichen Mathematics (2018)Mathematics Extension 1

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Average Mark in Course

The average HSC Examination mark for most courses studied at St Luke’s was above the average mark for the State. In particular, the average mark for each of the fol-lowing subjects were well above the State average.

Subject Average Mark ST LUKE’S 2019

Average Mark STATE 2019

Biology 80.84 71.93Business Studies 82.67 72.18Chemistry 84.05 75.38Drama 90.60 78.31Legal Studies 86.89 73.66Mathematics Standard 2 82.56 70.68

Modern History 82.47 73.44Music 1 91.07 81.85Music Extension 50.00 44.98PDHPE 82.42 75.57Physics 82.42 72.57Software Design & Development 83.67 75.22

Visual Arts 87.50 80.77

Band 6 Results

The number of Band 6 results gained across a broad spectrum of subjects is well above the State percentage of students gaining Band 6’s with St Luke’s students achieving Band 6 results at almost or more than double that achieved by the State in a number of subjects:

Subject % Band 6ST LUKE’S 2019

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Biology 23.07 7.31Business Studies 27.77 9.34Chemistry 31.81 16.04Dance 100.00 13.09Design & Technology 38.70 14.33Drama 85.71 15.10English Advanced 40.00 13.47English Ext 1 60.00 34.12Geography 19.23 10.32Legal Studies 47.05 13.47Mathematics Standard 2

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Mathematics Ext 1 52.00 39.03Music 1 66.66 22.08Music 2 50.00 41.23Music Extension 100.00 66.42PDHPE 34.61 6.26Physics 33.33 12.37Software Design & Development

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Studies of Religion 1 37.50 10.91Visual Arts 63.63 15.77French Continuers 100.00 30.86German Continuers 50.00 22.00Modern Greek Ext 1 100.00 21.42

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2020 Drama ProductionSt Luke’s is excited to announce the upcoming Senior School production of ‘Peter Pan’. The Drama Production will take place in Week 8 of Term 1, 2020. Additional auditions for Year 7 students who would like to participate as part of the chorus, will be held early in Term 1. Tickets will be on sale shortly.• Wednesday 18 March - Matinee Performance• Thursday 19 March - Opening Night• Friday 20 March - Evening Performance• Saturday 21 March - Closing Night

2020 Sport Carnivals

Carnivals YEARS 7 - 12 YEARS 3 - 6 YEARS K - 2SWIMMING Wednesday 19 February Thursday 13 February Wednesday 18 November

CROSS COUNTRY Wednesday 29 April Wednesday 29 April -

ATHLETICS Thursday 28 May Thursday 4 June Wednesday 23 September

* Dates correct at December 2019. May be subject to change. Refer to Grammar News closer to the time.

2020 Information Evenings and Welcome Events - Bayview CampusWe look forward to welcoming families to the following:• Wednesday 5 February 2020 Bayview - New Parent Welcome Morning Tea• Monday 10 February 2020 Bayview - Junior School Parent Information Evening• Friday 6 March 2020 Bayview - Junior School Parent Welcome Evening

2020 Information Evenings and Welcome Events - Dee Why CampusWe look forward to welcoming families to the following:• Tuesday 11 February 2020 Dee Why - Junior School Parent Information Evening• Wednesday 12 February 2020 Dee Why - Year 7 2022 Parent Student Information Evening• Thursday 20 February 2020 Dee Why - Year 7 2020 Parent Teacher and Welcome Evening

2020 LIGHT Tours (Learning in God’s Hope Together) and Overseas Trips• Outback LIGHT Tour - Alice Springs (Year 6) - Tuesday 22 to Monday 28 September• Fiji LIGHT Tour (Year 8) - Thursday 24 to Wednesday 30 September• Cambodia LIGHT Tour (Year 9) - Wednesday 23 September to Wednesday 7 October• Basketball Tour - USA (Years 10 & 11) - Tuesday 3 to Saturday 21 December

Gala Concert - Sydney Town HallTuesday 16 June, 2020. Definitely a date to mark on the calendar! The Gala Concert will be an extravaganza, showcasing the amazing talents of our musicians and ensembles across the Senior and Junior School Campuses. The concert will be a tribute to the retiring Principal, Mrs Jann Robinson, who has been at the helm of St Luke’s Grammar School for the past 15 years.

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