ROSEBANK COLLEGE 2015 HSC Report

Rosebank College congratulates the Class of 2015 for outstanding achievement in the HSC

The College is proud to acknowledge the 171 students who achieved their personal best in the 2015 HSC. The students sat for 948 exams across 37 subjects. “Over the course of their educational journey at Rosebank College, we have been committed to encouraging these students to strive for excellence in all aspects of their life, including the HSC,” said Principal Mr Tom Galea.

Special congratulations are extended to:• Adam Hatzigiannis who was placed 5th in NSW for

Business Studies and listed as a BOSTES Top Achiever.

• Annabelle McEwen who was recognised as a BOSTES All Rounder for achieving the highest band possible in five of her courses.

• Zara Page who was recognised as BOSTES Distinguished Achiever for achieving the highest band possible in five of her courses.

• The 20% of students who appear on the Distinguished Achievers List. This list acknowledges students who received the highest band possible in one or more of their courses. This includes Celia Sizzi and Alexandria Zappia who received four Band 6 or equivalent marks, Zoe Martin who received three Band 6 or equivalent marks, and Jayden Rivers, Siena Matrone, Jordan Meyers, Anastasi Tsiamis and Ellen Towers who received two Band 6 or equivalent marks.

• Annabelle McEwen, Amelia Anastassiou, Sophie Campbell, Jessica Jimenez, Siena Matrone, Liam McMahon, Sebastian Patane, Steve Saliba, Jayden Rivers, Zoe Di Rosario, William Wherry and Michael Cole who have received early offers to courses at university, based on their academic record, community contribution and leadership qualities.

• Year 11 students Madison McAuslan and Anne-Marie Kotoros who achieved a Band 6 in the Accelerated Hospitality Course.

• Year 10 student Carlia Salmeri who achieved a Band 6 in Italian Continuers.

We note that:• 100% of English Extension 2, Music, Society and Culture,

Drama, Hospitality and Legal Studies students achieved in Bands 4, 5 or 6.

• Over 80% of English Advanced, English Extension 1, Economics, Modern History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Community and Family Studies and Visual Arts students achieved in Bands 4, 5 or 6.

There have been a number of courses whose internal ranking has improved significantly. These include English Extension 2, Music, PDHPE, Chemistry, Mathematics, Ancient History, Modern History and Studies of Religion 1.

There are many other stories of personal achievements in the class of 2015, such as students successfully completing their HSC despite challenging personal circumstances. Congratulations to all students and their teachers who have worked with diligence, professionalism and care to guide and nurture the 2015 cohort.

Recognising Outstanding Student AchievementSt Scholastica Award Dux 2015 Academic Excellence

Archbishop of Sydney Award

Steve Saliba was acknowledged for his untiring efforts in leadership, service and prayer with this award from Archbishop George Pell.

Caltex Award

St Benedict Award Leadership & Service Congratulations to Aicha Sagna who was recognised for her excellent leadership and service to the Community.

Congratulations to Annabelle McEwen, the highest academic achiever of the 2015 HSC class.

Siena Matrone was recognised for her academic achievements and contributions to the sporting and community life of the College.

Scholastica Academic Medallion

This award is presented to students in recognition of overall academic achievement.

Leadership & Service Medallion

This award is presented to the students who promote and build a sense of community and give expression to the Christian ideals of the College.

Reuben F Scarf Award

Alexandria Zappia was recognised for her exceptional commitment to her studies.

Pierre de Coubertin Award

Emily Danson was recognised for her attributes consistent with Olympism through participation and commendable behaviour in sporting activities.

Academic ExcellenceCongratulations to students who were placed first in one or more courses.

James Ford Adam Hatzigiannis Michael Logozzo Zoe Martin Siena Matrone

Jordan MeyersJaedyn RyanCelia SizziEllen TowersAlexandria Zappia

Mikhayla BoulosVirginia BurgessMichael ColeAnthony De ContiJames Ford

Adam HatzigiannisAnnabelle McEwenJoel MeliSteve SalibaMichael Sohns

Dilara Arslan Studies of Religion 2Mathematics Andrew Attieh Industrial Technology (Timber Products and Furniture Technologies)

Riani Babalis Earth and Environmental Science Kasia Bolesta Sport Coaching Mikhayla Boulos Community and Family Studies

Claire Brundle Mathematics General 2

Michael Cole Information Processes and Technology Lili Graham Society and Culture Adam Hatzigiannis PhysicsBusiness StudiesEconomics

Liam Jiang Design and Technology

William Jones Mathematics Extension 1 Mathematics Extension 2 Chemistry

Zoe Martin DramaEnglish (Advanced)English Extension 1English Extension 2Geography Kayla Mastroianni Dance

Siena Matrone Studies of Religion 1History Extension

Annabelle McEwen Studies of Religion 2Visual ArtsModern History

Zara Page Studies of Religion 1BiologyEnglish Extension 1

Simon Porro Drama

Steve Saliba Senior Science Industrial Technology (Timber Products and Furniture Technologies)

Claudia Sinacori Music 1

Celia Sizzi PDHPELegal Studies

Cameron Smith Earth and Environmental Science

Rommi Winton-Chaka English (Standard)

Paris Yacoubian Textiles and Design

Alex Zappia Ancient History