Scotch College

2011 VCE and ATAR Success

 

Congratulations to the class of 2011 for an outstanding set of VCE and ATAR results.

• Thushan Hettige and Michael Li both scored the maximum possible ATAR of 99.95, and are therefore the duces of Scotch College for 2011
• 18 boys (7.3% of the cohort) scored 99.50 or more (top 0.5% in the country)
• 31 boys (12.5% of the cohort) scored 99.00 or more (top 1% in the country)
• 54 boys (21.8%, or over one-fifth , of the cohort) scored 98 or more (top 2% in the country)
• 84 boys (33.8%, or just over one-third, of the cohort) scored 95 or more (top 5% in the country)
• 127 boys (51.2% of the cohort) scored 90 or more (top 10% in the country)
• The median score was 90.53 (125 of the 248 boys scored 90.53 or better)

• There were 18 ‘perfect’ scores of 50 across 11 subjects
• Michael Li obtained five scores of 50 (chemistry, English, specialist mathematics, music performance and physics) having already obtained 50 in mathematical methods (CAS) last year.
• Thushan Hettige obtained three scores of 50 (chemistry, English Language and physics) having already obtained 50 in biology and mathematical methods last year.
• Conor O’Beirne scored 50 in both English and History (Australian)

In recent years, Scotch has benefitted from the talents, energy and good-humour of the boys whose individual journeys are entwined in these statistics. They have been an outstanding group. Some arrived at our school ready and eager to compete for the highest honours, others had hurdles to clear before finding their academic stride. All have made their mark. From achieving the maximum possible ATAR score, to securing a VCE, via obtaining the necessary score for a desired course, academic goals have been reached by engaged young men who have contributed greatly to the rich diversity of our school.

Congratulations go to all involved: boys, staff and parents.

To the Class of 2011, best wishes for the summer months and the next leg of the journey. It has been a privilege to share your company, humour, passions, quirks, and insights. In wishing you well for the years ahead, we look forward to welcoming you back to your school to discover where your talents and imaginations have taken you.

You have been great leaders of your school in the true sense of that word.

Tom Batty
Principal