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HSC Academic Results
& Success Stories
2019
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WELCOME
H E A DM A S T E R
Tony George
C
H E Aongratulations
DM A S T E R to the Class of 2019 who achieved excellent HSC results. The entire cohort
Tony
worked with diligence and commitment and we are extremely proud of their achievements.
I am particularly encouraged by the steady improvement over the past decade that has seen a
reduction in the ATAR “tail” – in fact, almost two thirds of our cohort over the past five years has
George
consistently attained an ATAR of 80 and above, and 93% of all results achieved in the HSC were
in the top 3 Bands.
Well done! Of particular note is that growth and character development focussed and inspired throughout
we understand more than 40% of as young men of wisdom and their learning journey. Contemporary
our students were given an early offer compassion. The stories of Josh, educational evidence indicates that
to university! We also congratulate Will, Archie, Tom, Peter, Alex, outstanding teachers have a greater
the record-breaking number of Blake and Jack, as examples, are impact on lower to middle ability
boys whose practical works were wonderfully encouraging. students. It is the broader cohort of
nominated and/or selected for students that benefit most from the
ArtExpress, Encore, OnStage, Shape
and InTech. And we continue to be
inspired by the extraordinary number
of boys involved in our Cadet Corps
“
These qualities are exactly
impact of teachers and of the School,
and this is seen in more students
achieving academically better than
they otherwise would. The positive
and those being awarded their
the kind we are looking for impact of teachers and the School is
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. as students of Macquarie seen in a cohort’s ATARs being more
University and we are concentrated towards the top, of
As a non-selective school, we aim to
not only support our top learners who proud to support William which a median ATAR, together with
a tighter spread, is a better measure.
fall within the top 5% of the State, but and Blake who have not This positive impact of a King’s
we work hard to make sure the entire only proven themselves education academically is seen in
cohort achieves their full potential.
As the top 5% are almost guaranteed academically, but have the steady improvement of our boys’
ATAR results over the past decade.
to score highly, the real difference is contributed towards
made with the other 95%, and the positive change in their Ironically, the achievement of the
entire cohort of our boys and thus
Class of 2019 has delivered one of the
best overall academic performances
community. our School is rarely shown in the
with respect to ATAR in the School’s MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY newspaper league tables. NSW is the
history. That said, our top achievers only Australian state to rank schools
continue to do us proud – we applaud Thank you to our exemplary on the performance of the top 5-10%
Joshua Han’s result of 99.95, the top teaching staff and faithful parents of students, those achieving a Band
achievers and all-rounders who led the whose dedication and commitment 6 (other states now use median
cohort with their outstanding rankings have been instrumental in developing scores). Consequently, the ranking is
and marks. However, not only do we all our students (intellectually, based on the performance of only the
applaud and celebrate their academic physically, socially, emotionally and top students, not the School, and is
achievements, we delight in their spiritually) and ensuring they remain largely influenced by whether or not a
SCHOOL
HIGHLIGHTS
99.95 85.6 233 1/3
Top ATAR Median ATAR in 2019 233 Band 6 results Over 1/3 of the cohort
Joshua Han from 183 students achieved all of their
(perfect score) results as a Band 5 or 6
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school is selective as well as the number
of academic scholarships on offer. Even
though The King’s School has steadily
improved its academic performance
with respect to ATAR over the past
decade, rankings in the newspaper
league tables have always shown
significant volatility for non-selective
schools. While we acknowledge the
utility of the newspaper league tables
as leverage for the marketing of
schools and as a talking point about
performance of the top students, they
are not a means of recognising the
performance of our students or of
the School.
The King’s School has recently
reviewed its strategic direction and has
affirmed its three strategic distinctives
– Academic Excellence with Character
Development in the context of Christian
Community. Consequently, the School
is also reviewing its scholarships policies
and practices to better reflect these
distinctives. Academic Excellence will
always be a priority. However, the
School will seek to broaden and expand
its offer of scholarships that encourage
and enhance Character Development as
well as Christian Community, ensuring
that The King’s School sustains its
diversity and continues to produce
graduates who are recognised as
Global Thought Leaders.
On behalf of the School community,
I would like to thank our Year 12
Kingsmen of 2019 for their positive
impact on the life of our School, for their
wonderful achievements so broad and
so rich, and for the wonderful young
men of wisdom and character they have
become. We wish them the very best
for their future endeavours and we look
forward to hearing about their successes
in the coming years.
With warm regards,
Tony George
Headmaster, The King’s School
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2 3
93% 43 5 4 3
Of all results achieved Nominations for Boys in the State rankings Students achieved
were in the top 3 bands ArtExpress All Rounders List – Chinese Continuers 3rd an ATAR over 99
(4, 5 and 6) (Visual Arts), ENCORE scores of 90% or above Korean and Literature 4th
(Music), OnStage (Drama), in 10 or more units Chemistry 8th
Shape (Design and Mathematics 13th
Technology) and InTech
(Industrial Technology) 3
WELCOME
DE P U T Y H E A D ( AC A DE M IC S)
Jacqueline
Camilleri
C ongratulations to the class of 2019! We celebrate the amazing work of Year 12 students
who have gained excellent HSC results across a wide range of courses. What makes them
all the more impressive, is that they have been achieved by students who have kept a healthy
balance of academic and co-curricular endeavours.
The focus on Academic Excellence and • VisualArts had 68% of students • All Year 11 2019 accelerated students,
Character Development continues to achieve a Band 6 Result Mathematics (12) and Physics (1)
produce confident, well-rounded young received Band 6 results with Jun Yin
• Top ATAR: (One perfect ATAR,
men who are fully equipped for life (Dux of Year 11) and Alexander Lin
Joshua Han)
beyond the School gates. Thank you to achieving a perfect score in Mathematics
all teaching and support staff who have • 4 boys named in the Top Achievers
• In 2019, King’s had boys awarded
helped to shape and mould these fine list (state ranking): Chinese
early entry to a range of leading
young men. Continuer (3rd), Korean and
Australian universities including
Literature (4th), Chemistry (8th),
Macquarie University, the University
Some of the highlights include: Mathematics (13th)
of New England, University of
• Total number of Band 6s: 233 • 5 boys named in the Top Wollongong, Western Sydney
• Almost 2/3 of the cohort achieved All-Rounders University and Australian
an ATAR above 80; (top 20% of their National University. Macquarie
• Highest record in TKS history
age group); a consistent trend for University alone accepted 52 King’s
of nominations (43) for subjects
TKS, in recent years students (almost 30%) into the
with practical components for
2019 Macquarie Leaders and
• 114 boys, out of 183 (62%), possible inclusion in displays or
Achievers Early Entry Scheme.
gained at least 1 Band 6 Result performance next year: Design
and Technology (1), Drama (18),
(Distinguished Achievers) Jacqueline Camilleri
Industrial Technology (9),
• Over 1/3 of the cohort achieved all Deputy Head (Academics),
Music (2) and Visual Arts (13)
of their results as a Band 5 or 6 The King’s School
• In addition to the outstanding
• Drama had 79.16% of students practical works nominations, 7
achieve a Band 6 Result student works have been selected
• Chinese Continuers had 70% of for display at ARTEXPRESS (6)
students achieve a Band 6 Result and SHAPE (1)
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SCHOOL RESULTS
Percentage (%) of Students Above Each ATAR
ATAR 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
99 8 1.5 6 6 8 7 2
95 25 19 22 26 24 25 17
90 41 35 34 42 41 38 35
80 64 58 60 67 66 63 63
70 80 76 75 79 84 80 79
60 91 91 87 92 91 91 92
50 96 95 95 97 96 97 98
Students 198 205 189 206 211 208 183
Median 85.30 83.15 83.25 87.45 86.95 86.30 85.6
Mean 82.85 80.38 80.53 83.20 83.02 82.58 81.89
Distribution of ATAR Results in Each Year
100
90
80
70
Average UniScore
60
50
40
30
20
10
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Year
Over several years, HSC results from the tail of the cohort continue to diminish and our middle cohort results continue to strengthen.
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TOP ATAR & DUX
Joshua Han
ATAR 99.95
A
well-rounded student “I was very lucky to have selfless “In this regard, my House tutor, for the
and a natural born teachers who sacrificed their time not past five years, showed incredible
only to cover syllabus content, but to kindness and encouragement always
leader both inside
create much-needed appreciation for motivating me to try even harder,” he said.
and outside the classroom, the learning journey. They helped
Joshua Han could not be a more me put myself in a good position for With an excellent mind, a positive
impressive young man to receive the HSC exams,” he said. can-do attitude and the capacity to work
well independently, there’s no surprise
the top ATAR for his 2019 cohort.
“The teachers were very caring, Josh finished Year 12 acquiring several
Josh received a perfect ATAR score considerate and willing to answer all awards and prizes. For his academic
of 99.95, the second perfect score for questions. On a tangible level, they excellence, he was awarded Academic
the Han family after his brother Oscar contributed immensely to not only Honour Colours, Academic Proficiency and
in 2018. my results, but the enduring passion prizes for Chemistry, English Advanced,
of my subjects.” Mathematics Extension 1 and the English
Josh humbly credits much of his Language. He also impressively ranked
success to his dedicated teachers, Josh also commented on the positive 8th in the State for 2 Unit Chemistry.
stating King’s was invaluable to his learning environment created by the
performance in the HSC. staff and students, who truly value Due to Josh’s continuous hard work and
the student – making him feel academic achievements he was awarded
always supported. the high esteem of Dux of the School.
6
“
The most special thing I will remember is that
King’s is a place where anyone can succeed.
“It is both an honour and privilege to be Josh has chosen to study a double “I am thankful for the pure opportunity that
Dux of the School. If you asked me in degree, a Bachelor of Arts and Doctor the Dux award brings – like the University
Year 9 if I was going to be Dux, I would of Medicine, majoring in English of Sydney’s Future Leaders Scheme. It
hardly believe it.” While at King’s, Josh and minoring in Data Science at the has also given me a sense of responsibility
was also heavily involved in the University of Sydney. His decision to try my hardest in academics and overall
co-curricular area, finding his true to study Medicine stems from his character building, as I seek to better the
passion in music. Involved in Choir, aspirations to give back to the lives of others through healthcare.”
Senior Symphonic Band and proficient community, the same primary medical
at piano, Josh regards his many first care he has been fortunate to receive As he now transitions to his next chapter,
prize winnings at international and in his life. he reflects on the many wonderful
domestic competitions as one of his moments shared at King’s and will always
more noteworthy achievements “I hope to revisit rural communities in remember the close friendships and
at King’s. Australia and South America. I have bonds created and strengthened whilst
seen first-hand they are in need of good eating in the Dining Hall or during late
“Co-curricular pursuits formed a healthcare and medical practitioners. nights in the CLL.
much-needed means to overcome My ultimate goal is to be a surgeon in
the pressure associated with studying, the front lines, helping those who are “The most special thing I will remember is
and notably, the stress of the HSC years. afflicted by cancers and disease,” that King’s is a place where anyone can
In the junior years, being a part of the he said. succeed. Whether it be in academics,
choir, with routine Monday morning sports, music or drama, King’s nurtures
rehearsals, helped me to face upcoming talent and develops the young leaders
challenges of the day,” he said. of tomorrow,” said Josh.
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DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
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The remarkable number of
Kingsmen who received their
Gold Duke of Edinburgh
Awards this year.
T
he Duke of otherwise would have been impossible,” “Although attaining the Gold Award was
Edinburgh’s Award said Will Bird. no easy task, its completion provided several
is an internationally new and challenging opportunities that
To attain this Award there are three changed the way I see the world. From the
recognised program, open to levels that must be completed modest and remote Isle of Pines in
individuals aged 14 to 24, which consecutively - Bronze, Silver and Gold. New Caledonia to the small French town
aims to empower young people These levels must be done within a of Annecy, these experiences, coupled with
to undergo new experiences and determined timeframe and each become studying the French language, gave insight
progressively more challenging. There are
aids them in building valuable into how different cultures around the world
four sections which must be completed live, teaching me that the world is always
life and work-related skills.
– physical recreation, skills, voluntary bigger than what we think. These experiences
The journey is completely their service, adventurous journey and a gold also helped me to build independence as
own, meaning the sky is the limit residential project (Gold level only). I had to navigate unfamiliar settings. Not to
for what can be achieved. mention, the Award is attractive to universities
Gold Duke of Edinburgh participants are
and future employers!” said Will.
“The Duke of Edinburgh program opened challenged to complete service within
up new experiences that I otherwise the community, improve their personal 2019 marked the 60th Anniversary of the
wouldn’t have had. The week I spent in health and fitness, expand and widen Award, an especially memorable year for
New Caledonia for my Gold Adventurous their interests, explore and undergo new King’s as some of our students were
Journey was one of the best weeks in adventures, and finally must complete fortunate enough to be presented the Award
my life, learning a completely new skill a purposeful project that will build on a by His Royal Highness Prince Edward,
and experiencing a culture in a way that talent previously developed. Earl of Wessex.
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SCHOOL RESULTS
Top
in the state
1% Top NSW Achievers’ List ATAR
Joshua Han 99.95
Kenuka Wijayatunga 99.50
Nicholas Dang 99.05
4 Individual Subject Rankings
Paul Lapinski Chinese Continuers 3rd NSW Rank
Top NSW Jeongwoo Kim
Joshua Han
Korean and Literature
Chemistry
4th NSW Rank
8th NSW Rank
Rankings Donghyeon Lee Mathematics 13th NSW Rank
All Year 11 accelerated students, Mathematics (12) and Physics (1) received Band 6 results
with Jun Yin (Dux of Year 11) and Alexander Lin achieving a perfect score in Mathematics.
Above All Rounders’ List NSW Ranking
For scoring 90% or above in 10 or more units
90%
Joshua Kah Tim Harrison William Kenuka
Han Ho Keen Konstandinidis Wijayatunga
Top Performing Courses 2019
Course
100 100
State vs King’s Bands 5 and 6 Combined
90 90
80 80
70 70
60 60
50 50
40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
IPT
Agriculture
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Continuers
Drama
Earth & Environmental Science
Economics
Engineering Studies
English Advanced
English EAL/D
English Extension 1
English Extension 2
French Continuers
French Extension
Geography
German Continuers
History Extension
Industrial technology
Investigating Science
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Mathematics Standard 2
Modern History
Music 2
Music Extension
PDHPE
Software Design & Development
Studies of Religion 1
Visual Arts
Measure Names
School Proportion of Band 5 and 6 Results
State Proportion of Band 5 and 6 Results
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ALAN MITCHELL PRIZE
Will Bird
Winner 2019
10S
trong leadership, determination a highlight, raising money for a fantastic cause
and being able to draw together the whole
and communication are words
School’s support.”
that come to mind when
describing Will Bird. Will also has achieved his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award, showcasing his many qualities including
Establishing himself as an impressive member initiative, endurance and willingness to help others.
of the 2019 cohort from the time he arrived on
campus six years ago, Will has been an active Now that Will has graduated, he intends to
member of The King’s School both, in his take a gap year and travel before heading to
academics and co-curricular involvement. university where he will study Medicine –
a long standing passion.
He took advantage of every opportunity offered,
demonstrating dedication, responsibility and Reflecting on his many joyous moments at King’s,
genuine talent. Will shall miss the relationships forged and nurtured
while on campus.
For his immense contributions to the School
and his altruistic attitude, Will was honourably “The thing I’ll miss the most will be the relationships
awarded the Alan Mitchell Prize for being the and the ease of creating them. Seeing your friends
best all round boy. every day and getting to know your teachers
on a more personal level is something special
“I was very surprised when I read the awards about King’s.”
for the first time – there were a number of really
strong candidates, so I am incredibly proud to be “Before coming to King’s I immediately knew this
recognised with the Alan Mitchell Prize,” Will said. was the right School for me. Six years later and
after everything that I’ve experienced during my
Academically, Will was a strong student time here, I still stand by this belief.”
concluding his Year 12 with several awards
including academic prizes for French Continuers,
French Extension and Music 2, along with
receiving Full Colours for academic proficiency.
In recognition for his academic abilities he was
awarded the Nan Blaicklock Fellowship and
Neville Body Scholarships.
“
Participating in many co-curricular activities
at King’s, Will’s contributions were vast.
“I was an active musician, playing in the String
Orchestra, Cello Ensemble, Piano Trio and Cello
Trio. I also participated actively in the Cadet
Corps, becoming Adjutant in Year 12 after
I was very surprised
working my way through the ranks each year.
Sport was also a big part of my life at King’s,
when I read the awards
playing Cricket in the summer and Football in
the winter, as well as refereeing each year.
for the first time – there
I also did quite a bit of charity work, participating
twice in Write a Book in a Day and shaving my
were a number of really
head for the World’s Greatest Shave.” strong candidates, so I
Will never strayed from a challenge which was
apparent as he served the School as both
am incredibly proud to
Vice-Captain and Adjutant of the Cadet Corps
in 2019. For his natural leadership abilities,
be recognised with the
Will was awarded the Adjutant Prize.
Alan Mitchell Prize.
“I really enjoyed my time in the Corps, each year
bringing with it a new challenge as I went up
in rank and responsibility. Becoming Adjutant
was a huge step up, but it was a challenge that
I really enjoyed taking on, creating memories
on camp and at the Passing Out Parade that I
will remember forever. Also, participating in and
leading the World’s Greatest Shave this year was
11OUTSTANDING PRACTICAL WORKS
AND RESULTS
Art
Express
Visual Arts
NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Mark Ao Joshua Caldwell Willem Gribble
‘Waiting’ ‘Dry Spell’ ‘Waiting’
NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Mack Holz Noah Olejniczak Lucas Trotman Sidney White
‘Lightning Ridge: ‘Oculus’ ‘Captured ‘Hillview, Strathmore
The Home of the Ephemerality’ Lane’
Black Opal and Me’
SELECTED SELECTED SELECTED SELECTED
Oscar Browne Ross Collins Samuel Forster Bodhi Leonard
‘Dark Matter’ ‘Tempus Vernon’ ‘The Hollow Man’ ‘Erosion of Time’
12SELECTED SELECTED
William Russell Jordan Williams
‘Power of Flight’ ‘I Am. Am I’
Encore
Music
NOMINATED NOMINATED
William Joshua Wehbe
Konstandinidis
13OUTSTANDING PRACTICAL WORKS
AND RESULTS
Onstage
Drama
NOMINATIONS
Group
Liam Bishell
Joshua Coppolelli
Henry Doering
Benedict Emmett
Samuel Groutsis
Mack Holz
Isaac Lane
Jacob Lummis
Benjamin MacLeod
Ariyan Sharma
Joshua Wehbe
14Onstage
Drama
NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Liam Bishell Corey Daley- Benedict Emmett
Individual Robertson Individual
Individual
NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Harrison Keen Isaac Lane Mark Richardson Ariyan Sharma
Individual Individual Individual Individual
Shape Shape
Design and Industrial
Technology Technology
NOMINATED SELECTED
Lyal Stanford Miles Davey
Stanford Industries Steam Bent Bench,
Hearing Preservation American White Oak
System
15OUTSTANDING PRACTICAL WORKS
AND RESULTS
InTech
Industrial
Technology
SELECTED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Willem Gribble Samuel Forster William Fulton-
Mid Century Modern Counterweight Desk Kennedy
Inspired Walnut Desk Work Trailer and
Toolboxes
NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED NOMINATED
Jack Hando Thomas Jarvis D’Arcy Needham Nicholas Pierides
New Guinea Rose Log Splitter Golf Buggy Camping Trailer
Wood Cabinet
NOMINATED
Lyal Stanford
Belt Grinding Station
16Two Nominations
Sam Forster
ArtExpress & InTech
For his adjustable counterweight desk
Sam received a nomination for InTech
(Industrial Technology). He was also selected
for ArtExpress for his work, The Hollow
Man, which used mediums of photography,
installation and sculpture to depict isolating
forces of contemporary society. Sam will
pursue his studies in Engineering next year.
Josh Wehbe
Encore & OnStage
Josh was nominated for both Encore
(Music) and Onstage (Drama) for his group
performance. Music and Drama will continue
to be his passion, while he pursues a
Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Planning
at Macquarie University.
Lyall Stanford
Shape & InTech
Lyall was nominated for both Shape
(Design and Technology) for his innovative
hearing preservation system aimed to
reduce hearing loss and InTech (Industrial
Technology) for his belt grinding station.
Lyal intends to study Industrial Design at
the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Willem Gribble
ArtExpress & InTech
For his body of work, A Man is a Man,
Willem was nominated for ArtExpress. Using
photography, film and sculpture, his work
evoked the incongruity between masculinity
and emotion within men. He was also
selected for InTech (Industrial Technology) for
his simple, yet elegant mid-century inspired
walnut desk. Along with travelling, Willem
will continue his creative journey studying a
Bachelor of Product Design at the University
of Sydney Technology (UTS).
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Samuel Forster ‘The Hollow Man’UNIVERSITY EARLY ENTRY
W ith the aim that This past year, King’s saw a significant “Being awarded early entry seems to
number of students being awarded early spur motivation to achieve even greater
every boy in Year 12
entry through a range of schemes both marks. This year, most of our boys who
leaves King’s with the best
in Australia and overseas. were granted early entry went on to
opportunity to pursue his achieve ATARs well above the minimum
dreams and passions, Head “We had well over 150 boys apply for requirements of their acceptance,”
early entry into a range of degrees from
of Careers, Anthony Attard said Anthony.
Agriculture to Law, through the School’s
has spent 2019 working Recommendation Scheme and/or In 2019, King’s had boys awarded early
diligently to ensure this separate schemes run by the universities,” entry to a range of leading Australian
expectation becomes a reality. said Anthony. universities including Macquarie University,
Assisting with university the University of New England, University
Today, we believe the focus for of Wollongong, Western Sydney University
applications, overseeing university entry is moving away from and Australian National University.
careers aptitude testing strictly academic results to look more Macquarie University alone accepted
and advising boys on job at extra-curricular involvement and 52 King’s students into the 2019
opportunities as they arise, achievements. Universities are also Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early
placing increasing significance on the
are just some of the support Entry Scheme.
well-rounded nature of applicants, an easy
our boys are offered as they task for a King’s student to demonstrate.
move beyond the gates
of King’s. The early entry offer is an excellent route
to take for students as it goes a long way
taking stress off the final exams,
allowing students a certain piece of mind
to enjoy their final days at King’s.
In many instances, the School has
seen the reduced pressure on students
translate into exceptional results.
18Y E A R 1 2 C O O R DI NAT O R
EARLY ENTRY COURSES
Sally
Edwards A n impressive number Joseph Cheung
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
of boys received early Joshua Coppolelli
Bachelor of Media & Communications
entry to Macquarie University Bachelor of Cognitive & Brain Sciences
alone – Nearly 30% of the Bachelor of Psychology
Joshua Wehbe
cohort who sat for their Bachelor of Planning
HSC examination. Bachelor of Laws
Kenuka Wijayatunga
Bachelor of Information Technology
Aaron Banick Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Business Analytics Korban Percival
Adham Mikhael Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Information Technology
Ariyan Sharma Liam Bishell
Bachelor of Marine Science Bachelor of Commerce
Ashok Hettigama Martin Clarke
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Security Studies
Azaan Waqar Mattia Dolera
Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Arts
Benjamin Macleod Michael Koutsoukos
Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce
of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Planning
Benjamin Wall Nicholas Coulton
Bachelor of Human Sciences
I
Bachelor of Media & Communications
Bachelor of Psychology
am so proud of each and every Blake Cocker
Bachelor of Commerce Nicholas Pierides
one of our 2019 graduates. Blake Males
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Civil Engineering
This is a year group of diverse Bachelor of Commerce
Nixon Chan
Campbell Wallace
individuals who are all on their Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Mechanical Engineering
own journeys, however, are Darren Sun
Oliver McMorran
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies
all similar in one simple way – Eric Su
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Omar Mirza
character. Their character is Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor
Bachelor of Game Design & Development
of Mathematical Sciences
their defining feature. Ethan Miller
Paul Lapinski
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce & Bachelor
Bachelor of Laws
They were dedicated to consistently of Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of International Studies
working hard to achieve their personal Finlay Grieve
Samuel Groutsis
Bachelor of Business Administration
goals, be it in professional sport, Bachelor of Commerce
Gaari Shah Brittain
Shaveel Prasad
Agriculture, Science, Business, Education, Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
the Arts or the vast array of passions Gian Gill Mechatronic Engineering
Bachelor of Professional Accounting Bachelor of Commerce
they are following.
Haochuan Xu Steven Galatoula
Bachelor of Business Analytics Bachelor of Commerce
HSC success not only includes ATAR Harry Vale Steven Li
success, something that our men Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Technology Commerce
Hugo Padley Bachelor of Information
achieved to an exceptional standard,
Bachelor of Media & Communications Bachelor of Cyber Security & Master of Information
but also success in practical subjects Technology in Cyber Security
Hunter Gillhespy
which saw an impressive number of Bachelor of Commerce Tahn Henley
Bachelor of Commerce
nominations across all eligible subjects. Jack Gavan Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Laws Vincent Wong
The Class of 2019 will be remembered Bachelor of Marketing & Media
Jack Hando Bachelor of Medical Sciences & Master
as a cohort of young men who celebrated Bachelor of Human Sciences of Biotechnology
the uncelebrated, followed and excelled Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Teo van Aanholt
in their passions, achieved to a high Jacob Alvarez Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Laws
standard in a vast array of areas and Thomas Elton
James Usher Bachelor of Business Administration
were young men of character who Bachelor of Marine Science Bachelor of Advanced Information Technology
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Advanced Science
displayed beautiful mateship and Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Advanced Information Technology
supported each other to work hard John Doumit Wesley Cheung
to achieve HSC success. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Sally Edwards Bachelor of Planning William Konstandinidis
Bachelor of Commerce
Assistant Director of Studies, John Kim Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Information Technology
The King’s School Bachelor of Actuarial Studies William Russell
Bachelor of Arts
192019 SCHOOL CAPTAIN
F I NA L S T U DE N T A DDR E S S
Archie Stacy
On his final day as School Captain, Archie Stacy shared
some poignant words with the student body. His speech
is reproduced in full.
I ’d like to tell you a small story of a time at school where I got pretty good at lying. From about Year 7
to 11, I would disappear every week around the same time, for about an hour, and come back to my
boarding house, emerging late at night with a guilty look on my face, and each time I would use a new
story to cover up where I had been. Now, I can promise you whatever illegal or strange thing you may
be thinking I was doing, I wasn’t.
Rather, I was returning from the The purpose of me telling this is story what we enjoy doing. Self-pride means
music block where I had been is that I want you to think of a moment that when you are knocked down by a
practicing my instrument, but did when you wanted to do something, but challenge, you pick yourself up, put your
not want my mates to know that I people’s opinions of you stopped you shoulders back and finish what you set
missed a game of touch or a trip from doing it or made you lie because out to achieve. I would say grab life by
to Parra for music, so I would lie. I you were embarrassed. When people the balls, but that’s not really promoting
would lie and say that I had an array called you a ‘try hard’ just because you good sportsmanship, so, grab life by
of persisting injuries that meant I chose to do something most wouldn’t the hand, shake it firmly and look it in
needed daily physio, or that I had do. As I’m speaking today just keep the eye, because we were not sent to
decided to stay at dinner for an extra thinking about that thing, that passion. this School to quit as soon as someone
three hours. It’s not that I didn’t enjoy bagged us out about what we choose
playing it, nor was I ashamed, more There are two things that I believe this to do.
simply I would just say to myself school can give you if you choose to
“it’s better if people didn’t know”. take them. The first is self-pride. This is The second thing that makes a real
It wasn’t until this year that I actually not arrogance, but it is when we take Kingsman is mutual respect. Respect
felt comfortable enough that I didn’t pride in every action we make. When is not just admiring those who are
have to lie anymore, and that could we stand for others on a bus, when similar to you, but admiring those who
tell the truth about what I do every we give the athletics carnival a crack, are dissimilar as well. Mutual Respect
day when I disappear. But did I leave when we do whatever our hobby is, means that we don’t respect people
it all too late? we are proud to do it because that’s based on their skills, but rather on their
20“
There will come a time while you’re at this school, where you
will find what you excel in, and you will know that this is
your passion. It’s the things that give you Goosebumps.
actions. What do I mean? We should want you to be the best person you can perform together, and as a school we
respect those who try their hardest in be. A wise philosopher named ‘Wreck stand together. We climb upon each
whatever they do, whether it’s academic it Ralph’ once said “there’s no one I’d other’s shoulders and stand higher than
or sporting or anything. We don’t just rather be than me”. This School gives any other school in this country. We get
respect those who do the same things everyone one of you the opportunity to around our mates whenever they beat
as us, that’s not respect. As Kingsmen leave this place as the best person you the opposition, because why not? We
we respect those who behind the can be, because it lets you have fun, love winning, and when we don’t win,
scenes, work their asses off, not for with your mates, and pursue whatever we pick our friends up, pat them on the
the glory, but because they love what passion you wish to pursue. I’m so back and smile knowing we will beat
they do and they have a goal. Respect fortunate I learnt this when I was in that challenge next time.
is seen by younger boys who respect Year 7, and I never stopped doing
There will come a time while you’re at
the wisdom of senior boys, but it’s the things I loved doing and I have no
this school, where you will find what you
also seen by Seniors respecting the regrets. But we can achieve so much
excel in, and you will know that this is
new ideas of younger students. Even more if we help others achieve with
your passion. It’s the things that give
Year 12 students need younger boys us as well, even in areas that we don’t
you Goosebumps, that make you work
to keep us humble, as much as we like as much, that’s why we celebrate
early in the morning or late into the night.
may not admit it. those who go uncelebrated, because
If you have found it, good, keep doing
we’re bounded by the common factors
it, keep improving and convince some
Self-pride and mutual respect go hand of hard work and bit of fun. And we of your mates to give it a go as well. If
in hand. Self-pride means you always try do love a bit of banter, and taking the you haven’t found it yet, keep looking,
and be the best, in manners, attitude, mickey out of each other. It keeps us keep trying new things and don’t give
performance and effort. And when you honest, but we also know where to up. Don’t be persuaded by others to
do achieve something, be proud. But, draw the line, that’s what makes us stop doing something, be persuaded to
when others also achieve, you can different to other schools. start doing something. This School gave
empathise what they’ve been through,
me the opportunity to become the best
so respect their hard work. It’s through And it’s okay to be different, embrace
person I could be, and I had whole
this that we build success, and support. our differences, show others that we’re
lot of fun while doing it. What will be
You know what’s interesting, last Friday, okay with being different and then show
your legacy, what will you become
many of you cheered and whistled for them how good it is to be different.
obsessed with and how will you
our debating team, yet you may have Society lacks men who are different,
celebrate the uncelebrated?
not known a single one of them, who are proud, but humble, who are
likewise, this Saturday we will cheer strong, but let others go first. Who are Self-pride, mutual respect and passion
and whistle for our athletes, yet you confident, but always kind to others, define this great school. Long live
might not know anyone in the team. regardless of what we think of them. I The King’s School and good luck for
But that’s okay, because you don’t know we can be like this, but it must whatever you choose to do in life.
need to know someone’s name to go become a part of our culture. It’s a Thank you.
up to them afterwards, despite their conscious act, it’s not given to us.
result and say ‘good effort mate’. Nothing is given to us in life except Archie Stacy
That’s what respect is. opportunities, but if we waste them, 2019 School Captain, The King’s School
then that opportunity becomes lost.
One thing you may have heard me say
this year is celebrate the uncelebrated, I’ve used this quote before, “It’s
but what does it mean? We have all amazing what you can accomplish if
been granted the most incredible you don’t care who gets the credit”.
opportunity by our families, to attend No, let me change that, “it’s amazing
an institution that wears it colours in so what King’s can accomplish if we don’t
many different areas. But why do your care who takes the credit”. As a school
parents send you here, it’s because they we achieve together, as a school we
21SPORTING
SUCCESS
Will Johnston
C aptain of the 2019 basketball
team Will was the recipient of the
Peter Yeend Basketball Shield and the
Graham Kelly Basketball Trophy for his
outstanding efforts within the King’s
basketball program. Working hard at his
passion, Will’s commitment has paid off
as he now is attending Perkiomen School
in Pennsylvania, USA where he will
undertake a post graduate year to play
basketball. His goals stretch to winning
the season’s state championship which
subsequently will aid him in his pursuit
to play college basketball while attaining
his university degree. Will aspires to play
professional basketball one day. “I am
thankful for all my teachers and friends for
the confidence and constant support that
helped me become the person that I am
today,” he said.
22Jordan Williams
Playing Rugby 1st XV and an ArtExpress selection for
his body of work I am. Am I., Jordan was an exemplary
Kingsman as he took advantage of all opportunities
presented during his King’s experience. “Being able to
participate in a diverse range of activities has helped
strengthen my character to be the best I can be,” he said.
Jordan’s life after King’s will include both his passions.
He will attend the National Art School to study a
Bachelor of Fine Arts where he can further explore his art
understanding. He will also play Rugby for the Australian
Men’s Sevens program and has joined his local Rugby Club.
Miles Davey Johnny Connolly
Demonstrating great skill and perseverance in both An integral member of the King’s Rugby program,
his academics and co-curricular pursuits, Miles has Johnny was awarded the Walter Friend Rugby Cup for
established himself as a truly well-rounded Kingsman. his exceptional ability and commitment to the sport.
Miles received a nomination for InTech as well as a “I will deeply miss wearing King’s white and blue,
selection for Shape for his Major Work in Industrial 3.15pm kick-off, war cries and the atmosphere while
Technology – an American white oak steam bent walking onto the JS White Oval,” he said. Johnny
bench. He also represented NSW and Australia in both now intends to pursue a career in physical and health
Sailing and Windsurfing, winning four national titles education and is currently looking towards university to
and achieving high ranks in the world championships. complete a Bachelor of Education as he aspires to be a
He hopes to continue this passion professionally, with primary years PDHPE teacher. Along with furthering his
one day reaching his goal of being an Olympic Gold education, he is hopeful he will be playing for the NSW
medallist. During this pursuit Miles will study a Bachelor Waratahs this year, with the back-up plan of playing for
of Commerce majoring in Finance. the U20 Junior Wallabies team.
23INDUSTRY
PATHWAYS
S tudents in Years 11 and 12
have the opportunity to study
towards the NSW Higher School
Certificate, including acceleration
programs or to gain dual
accreditation through the Vocational
Education and Training (VET) in
schools program. These pathways
give all boys the opportunity to
choose a course of study that caters
for their interests and ambitions for
life beyond school.
• King’s offers 48 HSC subjects
• Students can specialise in a particular
area or choose a diverse combination
of subjects
• Marks come from a combination of
internal assessments and external HSC
exams, as well as major projects and
performances in specialist subjects
• Students can achieve both HSC and
a nationally recognised Certificate II or
Certificate III in their area of interest
• VET courses can be combined
traineeship or apprenticeship
• Courses are available on Campus
in Business Services and Primary
Industries, and a broad range of
other courses are available through
partnership with TAFE
• Students may be eligible for an ATAR
(depending on their pattern of study).
24P RO F I L E
Tom Jarvis
A s a Year 12 student, Tom was accepted into the UBS
Business Cadetship Program, a program which
combines university study with paid work. In this 4-year
program, Tom will have the opportunity to work full
time in the financial service industry while doing part
time studies for the first two years, which will turn into a
more flexible work study balance in the following years.
While at King’s, Tom’s contributions to the co-curricular program
were significant. As a boarder he took advantage of every
opportunity presented on campus. His involvement spanned from
rowing and rugby, the Cadet Corps and the Duke of Edinburgh
Scheme, as well as Agriculture and Industrial Arts Clubs.
With the help of, Careers Advisor, Anthony Attard, Tom was able to
attain his UBS Cadetship. After several interviews and competing
against boys from the top Sydney schools, Tom was one of three
boys selected from the Sydney region. This was an especially large
achievement as his selection came from not just his academics
but his well-rounded nature.
“I was 100% surprised to receive the UBS as I wasn’t the top
candidate academically. I was selected based on the potential they
could see in me,” Tom said.
This is a unique opportunity for Tom as it gives him the chance to
discover within the workforce where his strengths lie, from which he
then can tailor a degree to suit his professional interests.
Tom has started his UBS Cadetship, now working in finance at
Sydney’s UBS firm and studying a Bachelor of Business at the
University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
His short-term future goal is to work in an investment bank, while in
the long run he would like to work in agriculture investment.
“Coming from a rural area I have experienced the positive benefit
large investment has on these communities. I want to help with this
and give back to these communities.”
“The many skills developed at King’s – practical, social and
conceptual – all helped me achieve my UBS Cadetship and if I didn’t
go to King’s I probably wouldn’t have had this opportunity.”
25P RO F I L E
Peter McLeod
S tudying mandatory Technology in Years 7 Brainstorming since Year 7 and beginning practical work
in Year 11, Peter set out to build a boat, or at the
and 8 introduces students to basic hand and
very least the hull of a 19ft Barrel back boat for his
machinery skills, as well as design skills in CAD HSC Major Work project.
drawing, in both 2 and 3 dimensions. These boys
then progress on to a variety of Industrial and Peter had always been interested in technology which
played a significant part in the amount of time and
Design electives in Years 9 and 10, studying a
dedication spent in Industrial Arts Club.
range of Technology courses including Graphics,
Industrial Technology, Design and Engineering. “Industrial Arts Club was somewhere where I could be
This progression can then continue to Year 11, creative, problem solve and learn advanced woodworking
Term 4 when students get to officially start their and metalworking skills - something I really enjoy,” he said.
10 months stretch, working vigorously towards Although the process was extremely rigorous and time
the completion of their HSC Major Projects. consuming, even sometimes having Peter feel he’d bitten
off more than he could chew, he persevered with the end
Completing projects of this magnitude and quality takes goal in mind. Peter believes this opportunity helped him on
an enormous amount of time, dedication and cooperation his journey towards finding his passion and future career.
between all parties involved, yet is extremely rewarding.
The skills learnt along the way are vast and invaluable as He now is working full time as a yacht rigging
they can transcend to life after King’s. technician in Kirribilli and hopes to one day own his
own boat building business.
Peter McLeod is a prime example of a student who turned
a personal passion into an HSC project and then to a future “Kings helped open this door, as my boss is an old Joeys
industry pathway. boy who understands how valuable a good education is.”
26ACCELERATED COURSES
P RO F I L E
Alexander
Lin
A s a non-selective School, it’s essential for King’s to challenge boys, giving them opportunities
so they may follow their passions. This means they need to be pushed beyond the general
curriculum and be encouraged to work at a level which is matched with their abilities.
Success for a Kingsman is not defined but has excelled. Through his ability qualifying exam and Summer Program
by the School or society but by the boy to think abstractly and at a deeper level, exams. He has also gained acceptance
himself. Success is for each individual Alexander has received first place in for the 2020 Summer program where
student to feel a sense of rigour, his cohort throughout his Year 11 and he can hopefully represent the National
motivation, achievement and enjoyment 12 courses. team once more.
from what he is learning. This is different
for each boy, which is why it is essential “I enjoy taking accelerated courses “Accelerated courses really helped me
to ensure we cater for all students, as I enjoy the challenge and the explore my passion and make new
particularly those whose passions lie opportunity to interactive with friends while connecting with students
outside the mould of the general others who have new and varying in various years, both at King’s
school curriculum. perspectives,” said Alexander. and beyond.”
Alexander Lin has been a part of Beyond the School, Alexander “I would recommend these courses to
the King’s accelerated Mathematics represented Australia in the 2019 a student who is passionate about the
program since he arrived in Year 7, Asian Region Physics Olympiad. subject. It can’t be forced by parents
followed by accelerated Physics in Year His accelerated courses greatly or teachers; it has to be something
10 when his abilities became evident. benefited him, aiding his outstanding you love.”
Alex not only kept up with the workload achievements in the Physics Olympiad
27SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Success at
Macquarie Uni
S everal high achieving students from the 2019 William has been offered early entry for a Bachelor of
cohort received Scholarships to university after Commerce and Bachelor of Laws, while Blake has been
offered early entry for a Bachelor of Commerce.
King’s. Two students in particular, Blake Cocker
and William Konstandindis, received outstanding The scholarships are worth $20,000 and $50,000
achievements as they were awarded Macquarie respectively and have been awarded based on their Year
University Leaders and Achievers Scholarships 11 school marks, leadership qualities and extra-curricular
activities at King’s and in their communities.
for 2020.
This achievement comes as a great accomplishment as they
were selected from thousands of Leaders and Achievers
applicants from around NSW. Both boys have excelled
academically and have proven to be positive leaders within
their community.
28THE FUTURE PROJECT
P RO F I L E
Jack
Thomas
T
me get to where I am now. By providing
he Future Project at Over the course of his time in
The Future Project, Jack conducted me a passage through which to explore
The King’s School aims and apply my passion for science, while
research, composed content and
to motivate and engage the having the best teaching and learning
published several investigative papers.
next generation of scientists Three of his more esteemed papers have resources available, King’s kept me
and engineers. It does this either been published, accepted and motivated and undoubtedly made my
by partnering with private waiting to be published or will soon be HSC success possible.”
companies and leading submitted for publishing to the Young
Next year Jack will begin a Bachelor
scientists, who then work Scientists Journal.
of Advanced Science at the Australian
with students from King’s and Due to his significant time and effort National University (ANU), where he
collaborating schools on real spent within The Future Project and plans to major in environmental science,
focusing on environmental microbiology
research projects in industry elsewhere around the School, Jack was
in various applications, whilst looking for
standard research facilities,” awarded the Old Boys’ Union Prize for
opportunities to be involved in new and
School Citizenship.
said Dr Vera Munro-Smith, innovative projects.
Director of The Future Project. “It was an honour to receive this award
and to be recognised by a respected Looking back on his time at King’s,
One exemplary emerging scientist who Jack reflects on the amazing opportunities
body for my achievements,” said Jack.
went above and beyond The Future and experiences within the Science
Project intern program is Jack Thomas. Jack has always had passion for Department, The Future Project and Cadet
science, specifically in micro biology Corps, yet says his greatest memory
“As the Future Project is only five or so and what he will miss most comes from
and environmental science, but it was
years old, I was one of the first students the friendships made in class and in his
The Future Project which took him in
to be given the opportunity to continue boarding house, Broughton Forrest.
the direction of scientific research and
conducting research after the program
communication.
ends in Year 11, Term 2. This allowed me
to complete one of my more noteworthy “The skills acquired from industry
achievements, conducting novel and scientists, the many research projects
exciting scientific research and receiving completed, and the various articles
Honour Colours,” Jack said. published in scientific journals all helped
292019 HSC COURSE LIST
Agriculture
Ancient History
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Chinese and Literature
Chinese Continuers
Design and Technology
Drama
Earth and Environmental Science
Economics
Engineering Studies
English Advanced
English EALD
English Extension 1
English Extension 2
English Standard
French Continuers
French Extension
Geography
German Continuers
History Extension
Industrial Technology Metal
Industrial Technology Timber
Information Processes and Technology
Investigating Science
Japanese Beginners
Korean and Literature
Legal Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics Extension 1
Mathematics Extension 2
Mathematics Standard 2
Modern Greek Beginners
Modern History
Music 2
Music Extension
PDHPE
Physics
Science Extension
Software Design & Development
Studies of Religion I
Visual Arts
TAFE/VET Courses
Automotive
Construction
Electrotechnology
Primary Industries
Tourism Travel and Events
30GLOSSARY
The HSC mark Distinguished Achievers are the students
who achieved a result in the highest band
Is a 50:50 combination of a student’s (Band 6 or Band E4) for one or more
examination mark and school-based courses.
assessment mark that may include tests,
written or oral assignments, practical Educational Access Schemes (EAS)
activities, fieldwork and projects.
Help students who have experienced
Schools submit an HSC assessment long-term educational disadvantage gain
mark for every student in every course. admission to tertiary study.
NESA puts the marks through a
process of moderation to allow a fair Schools Recommendation Schemes
comparison of marks in each course (SRS)
across different schools.
Aim to help you access higher education
Performance Bands through recommendations from your
school. Unis use a wide range of
HSC marks for each course are divided selection criteria, including school
into bands and each band aligns with a recommendations, senior secondary
description of a typical performance by studies and personal awards and
a student within that mark range. For a achievements. Early entry schemes
2 unit course, Band 6 indicates the (including SRS) make offers before the
highest level of performance and the December and January offer rounds.
minimum standard expected is 50.
Equity Scholarships (ES)
Band 6 = 90-100 marks, Band 5 =
80-89 marks; Band 4 = 70-79 marks; Help financially disadvantaged students
Band 3 = 60 - 69 marks; Band 2 with the general costs associated with
= 50-59 marks; Band 1 = 0-49 marks. tertiary study. By submitting just one
Each band is aligned to what a student application you’ll be considered for all
at that level of performance typically available Equity Scholarships for which
knows, understands and can do. The you’re eligible.
‘average’ performance in most courses
is usually a mark in the mid-70s (Band 4). The ATAR is a rank, not a mark.
For an Extension course, the bands are
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
E4 (highest level of performance) to E1.
(ATAR) is a number between 0.00 and
SMH league tables 99.95 that indicates a student’s position
relative to all the students in their age
The list published and the information group (ie all 16 to 20 year olds in NSW).
provided in The Sydney Morning Herald So, an ATAR of 80.00 means that you
is a limited measure. It only takes are 20 per cent from the top of your age
into consideration Band 6 results. It group (not your Year 12 group).
is important to recognise that other
statistics are also important such as Almost 2/3 of King’s boys, consistently
percentage of students in each of attain an ATAR above 80, ie top 20%.
the other bands and course means 63% of our students gained ATARs over
compared with state means. 80 in 2019 (63% in 2018 and 66% in
2017). The average ATAR across the
The Honour Roll includes the schools state is usually around 70.00. The ATAR
with students who achieved Band 6 only helps universities rank applicants for
(90 or higher) in a course. High Scores is selection into their courses.
the number of Band 6 scores. Success is
High Scores expressed as a percentage
of entries, rounded to two decimal
places. Rank is based on the precise
success rate.
31The King’s School
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