Throughout the year, students from all sections of the School have had the opportunity to participate in a diverse array of internal and external workshops and competitions. Notable events include the ICAS Competitions, Poetry and Writing competition, Future Problem Solving and the Transformative Repair art project.
Congratulations to the following students on their recent success:
Ava E in Year 8 made the National Finals and competed in Brisbane in October.
Year 9
Distinctions: Claire M, Kaixin L, Angus H, Laura T, Erica L, Nicholas S. This places their score in the top 2% of students in Australia.
Year 8
Distinctions: Rose B, Olivia B, Lucy O, Kate O, Ian K, Sammy K, Henry C, Mikko C, Cameron P. This places their score in the top 7% of students in Australia. 25 students received merit of credits (top 25%) of Australia.
Year 7
High Distinctions: Cassie Y and Chloe M. This places their score in the top 1% of students in Australia.
Distinctions: Ben M, Ilka W, Charli B, Max W, Cathy W, Edward P, Oliver C, Annabel A, Oscar W, Henry G, Ella L. This places their score in the top 3% of students in Australia.
Sharon Z (Year 12) has published collection of poems titled Mother Bird.
Gold – Jeremy W (Year 12), Darcy O (Year 12)
Silver – Alex W (Year 12), Christian L (Year 12), Katy S (Year 12), Jess M (Year 12), Amelia A (Year 12)
Bronze – Jada T (Year 12), Samantha M (Year 12), Rachel L (Year 12), Angus H (Year 12), James Y (Year 12), Andy D (Year 12), Annie C (Year 12), Victor J (Year 12), Ethan K (Year 12), Spencer R (Year 12), Lachie T (Year 12), Felix I (Year 12), Brent Y (Year 12).
We congratulate the following senior students achieving a High Distinction:
Maxwell A (Year 11), Ethan A (Year 11), Asha L (Year 11), Connor M (Year 11), Cian M(Year 11), T (Year 11), Anna S (Year 11), Luke V (Year 11), Lucas W (Year 11), Brent Y (Year 12).
A further 26 students received Distinctions.
We were pleased to find out recently that Year 9 student Kaixin has been invited to sit the 2024 Australian Mathematical Olympiad in February next year. Receiving an invitation is a high achievement in itself and we are looking forward to learning his results after the exam.
High Distinctions were awarded to Logan B (Prep), Ivan V (Year 2), Lucas L (Year 2), Kieran N (Year 3). Logan B’s project was entered into the National MTQ competition on behalf of MAV and won.
Eight of our students were awarded for being in the top 10% across Australia, with a further 10 students being awarded for being in the top 25% across Australia.
Highest individual score trophy was received by Lachie T in Year 5.
28 Carey students received Distinction awards.
Jayvis Z in Year 4 received a Prize Award (highest award possible – above a High Distinction) and Best in School Award (Best in School is awarded to one student at Carey and we had students competing all the way through to Year 11).
Additionally, a number of Carey’s Year 9 and 10 students were recently involved in the BrainSTEM Innovation Challenge, and some Year 7 and 8 students partook in the BrainSTEM STEM Challenge, which you can read about here.
As we reflect on the achievements of the year, we also celebrate a significant milestone –100 years of learning at Carey. The theme, ‘Honouring the past and embracing the future’, permeated the School community. The staff education conference in April provided ample inspiration to reflect on how far we have come and the limitless potential that lies ahead, including the ever-evolving landscape of technologies such as AI.
As the year draws to a close, we extend our warmest wishes for a safe and joyous Christmas and holiday season. We eagerly anticipate all that 2024 will bring, confident that our students are well-equipped to meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities that the future holds.
Kate Croft
Deputy Principal – Learning