The College Courier

Student Achievements

Patrick Jones Excels at the Alliance Française de Perth academic competition 

On 25 October Patrick (Year 12) attended the Alliance Française Prize ceremony, celebrating his outstanding performance in the Alliance Française de Perth competition. This prestigious contest, aimed at Year 12 students from metropolitan high schools in Western Australia, is rewards excellence in French language proficiency. The competition begins with a written exam, on the basis of which the top 20 students are selected for an oral competition. This rigorous selection process highlights students’ strong language skills and cultural understanding.

 

Patrick, representing All Saints’ College, excelled in both the written and oral components. The finalists were assessed through oral presentations and discussions on their Year 12 WACE topics, showcasing their abilities in spoken French. Patrick's exceptional skills earned him the First Prize laureate and the laureate for Best Writing in the Year 12 category. 

 

Patrick’s achievements not only reflect his dedication and hard work but also highlight the high standards of the Alliance Française de Perth competition.

 

Congratulations to Patrick on this outstanding achievement!

 

Ms Pamela Chu Yu Chee

Head of Languages

Noah Sun awarded the 2024 MAWAPSP Hoffman Primary Scholarship!

Year 6 student Noah Sun has been awarded the prestigious MAWAPSP Hoffman Primary Scholarship for 2024, thanks to the generous support of the Mathematical Association of Western Australia (MAWA) Board. This scholarship, funded by MAWA, the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) and the Mathematical Association of Western Australia Problem Solving Program (MAWAPSP), reflects Noah’s dedication to and talent in mathematical problem-solving.

 

Noah will be formally presented the with scholarship at the presentation evening in December. 

 

Congratulations to Noah on this amazing achievement, and we wish him all the best for the upcoming year in his mathematical pursuits!

ASC Rowing Club’s End of Season Dinner and Awards Night

This year the ASC Rowing Club celebrated the end of a remarkable season with an extra-special dinner and awards night at Tompkins on Swan. With 90 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with joy, camaraderie and a sense of achievement. The venue and food were exceptional, adding to the overall delight of the event.

 

Our MC for the night was Leah Collins (Year 11), who did a superb job guiding us through the evening. William Thorne (Year 11) showcased his incredible videographic talents by creating three videos that were shown during the night, celebrating our training, race days and a heartfelt farewell to our Year 12s. Grace was beautifully written and delivered by Autumn Baker (Year 10), setting a reflective and grateful tone for the evening.

 

Eleanor Burwood (Year 10) delivered a very personal Spirit of Rowing toast, celebrating the special community we have at the rowing club. Her words resonated with everyone, highlighting the unique bond and spirit that define our coaches and club.

 

Our Head Coach, Mr Nic Tejchman, shared with great pride his review of the season. His speech reflected on the hard work and dedication of our rowers, and the results indeed speak for themselves.

 

The awards presented during the night were:

  • Certificate for Dedication: Charlie Huang and Ophelia Goh (Year 8)
  • Certificate for Merit: Connor Gee and Fletcher Adams (Year 9)
  • Rising Star Certificates: Sienna Kemp (Year 7) and Lara Naylor Zambrano (Year 10)

The Trophy for Excellence is calculated on racing results throughout the season in the All Schools’ Regattas, and was awarded to Alicia Garvey (Year 9). Alicia finished the season as the State Champion single sculler, and she and her partner Rosie Bennison were State Champions in double scull.

 

The ASC Coaches Award went to Nishaan Sunner (Year 9), reflecting his dedication and commitment to improving himself as a rower. Nishaan picked up two silvers and a bronze at the All Schools’ State Championships 

 

The ASC Most Improved Award went to Ella Smith (Year 9). 2024 was her first season of rowing, and she did not look out of place among her peers who already had the 2023 season under their belts. She and her pairs partner, Hayley Walker (Year 9), came second at the All Schools’ State Championships, and many coaches are excited about her future in the sport.

 

 The ASC Rowing Club’s end of season dinner and awards night was a true celebration of community, achievement and the enduring spirit of rowing. 

 

The evening concluded with a heartfelt thank you to our Year 12 rowers, who have been an exceptional cohort of rowers and an incredibly important part of why our club is flourishing. We wish them all the best as each personalises their next adventures, and maybe we will see them again as coaches in the future.

 

Congratulations to all our rowers, and we are looking forward to another exciting and successful season ahead.