FOUR students from the New England North West have achieved the remarkable feat of results in the highest band for 10-plus subjects in their Higher School Certificate.
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Adam Lucas of Armidale Secondary College, Callista Sheridan of Glen Innes High School, and Megan Seis and Kate Stacey of Calrossy Anglican School have been named on the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) all-rounders list.
Adam's principal Carolyn Lasker said he and his schoolmates "should feel very proud of their achievements", especially in a year of transition in the Duval and Armidale high schools' merger.
Co-principal Stafford Cameron said it had been "a very great pleasure watching you all grow and develop as learners over the last six years".
Many more students across the region had cause to celebrate after HSC results, ATARs and full merit lists were released today.
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Megan was also named as a top achiever for coming second in the state with her results in agriculture; and she and Tessa Mitchell were named as sharing second spot for primary industries, after their schoolmate Safina Ireland was named first in that course on Monday.
Madeline Jones of Glen Innes High School scored the second-top results in ancient history.
Calrossy principal David Smith said there had been much excitement across the school community.
"We've had a number of our top achievers ... in to visit us, and they're just delighted with their results," he said.
"We're very, very pleased with the kids and looking forward to finding out what they do next ... we keep saying it's not just the results but what sort of adults they go on to be, and how work- and life-ready they are - and I think these kids are very equipped."
Many more students across the region also found their names of the distinguished achievers lists, for landing in the highest band of results for one or more courses.
Department of Education executive director Frank Potter said the headline achievers were to be congratulated, along with every student who completed the HSC.
"As results are released, it is a time for excitement and celebration," Mr Potter said.
"We are hearing great stories of achievement from our public schools across the New England and North West.
"There are some exceptional results."
ATAR achievements
Several schools in the area also reported some outstanding Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) numbers, which became available at 1pm after HSC results came out at 6am.
Mr Smith said Calrossy's top ATAR was Kate's score of at 99.35 - just a fraction off the top ATAR of 99.95, which a reported 46 NSW students achieved.
At The Armidale School, dux Henry O'Neil scored 97.95 and landed in the highest band for economics, English advanced, and maths extension 1 and 2.
Ten students there achieved an ATAR of 90-plus, and a quarter achieved in the highest band in 18 different subjects, making it the best HSC result in a decade, a spokesman said.
'The world is your oyster'
About 75,000 students across NSW received their exam results this morning.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said every one of them "should be feeling very proud of themselves ... because regardless of their results, they have come to the end of a very challenging year".
"Now it is time to start thinking about what lies ahead," Ms Mitchell said.
"You should feel incredibly happy with your results today; I am sure your teachers, school and family are very proud of you."
Carolyn Millet
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.
