At the best of times preparing for Year 12 and the exams is tough. Thanks to COVID-19 the students of 2020 faced challenges that were quite unprecedented. For many, the restrictions forced an even-greater-than-normal focus, but it came at the cost of losing precious social contact with friends and classmates.
Neos Kosmos approached a number of students who overcame these difficulties to achieve magnificent VCE and ATAR results.
Stephen Kanavoutsos. Photo: Supplied
Stephen Kanavoutsos, St Leonard’s College: The Dux of the school in Melbourne’s Brighton East, Steven achieved 99.75 ATAR studying for International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). The Melbourne Principal’s Scholarship and Commerce Achievement Scholarship to help towards his studies in Commerce and Law at the University of Melbourne.
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Meet WA s future leaders, one of whom proves ATAR isn t everything
Meet WA s future leaders, one of whom proves ATAR isn t everything
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Wesley College student Luke de Laeter once thought school was a waste of his time as he struggled with dyslexia and found comfort in the great outdoors.
But in a school year like no other, he graduated year 12 as a Beazley medal recipient with a thriving bee business that will boost the education sector.
The bees knees: Education Minister Sue Ellery with Beazley medal winners Luke de Laeter and Josh Green, together with Governor Kim Beazley.
4 Ways To Get Into That Dream Uni Course If High School Wasn’t Your Jam
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Okay, so you weren’t the biggest fan of high school. No big deal. You’re out of there now – phew! Good job! Don’t look back! We’re all about looking forward around here. And word on the street is that you’re looking to get into some tertiary education in the future. Love that for you. But we also hear that you’re stuck in limbo. You’re not sure where you want to study, how you want to study or if you can get into uni at all.