VCE Results Day

Congratulations to Girton’s Class of 2024

Spirits were high as Girton Grammar’s Class of 2024 gathered with school staff on Thursday 12 December to celebrate the release of this year’s VCE results. With more than 17% of Girton’s Year 12 VCE students receiving an ATAR above 90, it was a rewarding conclusion to their 13 years of schooling. Graduates Morgan Cullen, Miffy Fisher, William Bowles and Emma Hines were thrilled to achieve ATARs above 95, placing them in the top 5% of the state. 

While pleasantly surprised by her score, Miffy was delighted to see the culmination of the effort she had put in throughout her time in Senior School. “My ATAR was quite unexpected – I didn’t think I would get the result I did, so that was definitely a huge relief,” she said. “I look back and I genuinely feel like I need to credit my teachers for half of this score because they are so hardworking and always there. They have instilled a lifelong love of learning in me, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.”

The journey of the Class of 2024 has not been without its challenges, with the COVID-19 pandemic arriving just as they began to hit their stride as Year 8 students. However, Principal Dr Emma O’Rielly, believes persevering through the disruption and uncertainty shaped the cohort into resilient individuals capable of facing any challenge, including the pressures of their final VCE examinations.

“The fact that almost 50% of our students were placed in the top 20% of the state is a testament to the perseverance, adaptability and optimism of this exceptional group of young people,” Dr O’Rielly said. “We are so proud of the remarkable people they have grown into during their time at Girton, and today we are elated to see their pride in the results they have worked hard to achieve.”

Dr O’Rielly also acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the students’ teachers and families throughout their schooling journey. “These outcomes would not be possible without the academic guidance and pastoral care provided by our staff, coupled with the encouragement of our families on the home front – so today we also congratulate them for their efforts,” she said.

Reflecting on the strong commitment to community and environmental initiatives the cohort displayed throughout their final year of schooling, Dr O’Rielly expressed confidence in their future prospects. “We cannot wait to see the fulfilling lives and careers they will forge for themselves, equipped not just with their VCE results but with the strong values and social-emotional skills we have strived to impart during their time at Girton,” Dr O’Rielly said. “We know these are the skills today’s employers are seeking, and that our students will need to thrive in the ever-evolving world beyond our school.”

Girton Grammar School extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024 and wishes them every success in the exciting chapter ahead.

VCE highlights for Girton Grammar School include:

• Four students achieving ATARs above 95, placing them in the top 5% of the state
• 17.8% of Girton’s students finishing in the top 10% of the state
• 48.9% of Girton’s students finishing in the top 20% of the state
• A median ATAR of 79.4.