From the Director of Studies
Mr Riccardo Bombardiere
Congratulations HSC Class of 2020
Our HSC Cohort from 2020 is to be congratulated on their outstanding results in the HSC. The College achieved the best results of any Catholic Schools in the Macarthur Region and was ranked 127th in the State, a significant improvement from previous years.
Our results:
Overall Achievements
123 students completed the HSC in 2020. Of these students:
- College Dux, David De Vecchis, achieved an ATAR of 99.85.
- David was also placed 3rd in the State in Geography.
- Three boys, David De Vecchis, Jackson Skinner and Sanjiv Weerasingham were acknowledged with a NSW Premier’s All-Round Excellence Award for achieving a Band 6 in at least 10 units.
- 18 students (18.37% of eligible students) achieved an ATAR of over 90. These students included
| David De Vecchis |
| Jackson Skinner |
| Sanjiv Weerasingham |
| Justin Jose |
| Joshua Lo Cascio |
| Jeremiah Fisher |
| Benjamin Taber |
| Maximilian Iuliano |
| Thomas Campbell |
| Zachary Rochecouste |
| Carl Rushworth |
| Cameron McDonald |
| Jake Nash |
| Michael Zappia |
| Jake Obad |
| Matthew Lynch |
| Harrison Barnett |
| Martin Henry |
- There were 84 entries on the Distinguished Achievers list from 36 students.
- 13.6% of results were Band 6, 38.7% of all results were Band 5 – 6 and 71.1% of all results were in the range of Band 4 – 6.
- Three students had their works exhibited in Art Express - Phlynn Grohala, Max Clissold, Jodi Weisz
- Three Music 1 students were acknowledged in Encore – Carl Rushworth, Christopher Malone, Ryley Simmonds
- One student was represented in InTech – Lachlan Tucker
Individual Course Highlights
Legal Studies
- 12.10% above State Mean
- 10 Band 6 results
8 Band 5 results
Mathematics Extension 1
- 7.58% above State Mean
- 5 Band E4 results
Studies of Religion II
- 7.44% above State Mean
- 7 Band 6 results
- 13 Band 5 results
Geography
- 6.13% above State Mean
- 10 Band 6 results
- 9 Band 5 results
Industrial Technology
- 6.13% above State Mean
- 5 Band 6 results
- 6 Band 5 results
Music 1
- 6.12% above State Mean
- 3 Band 6 results
- 4 Band 5 results
Modern History
- 6.93% above State Mean
- 4 Band 6 results
- 10 Band 5 results
Agriculture
- 5.87% above State Mean
- 5 Band 5 results
Mathematics Advanced
- 5.50% above State Mean
- 9 Band 6 results
- 6 Band 5 results
Mathematics Standard 2
- 3.48% above State Mean
- 9 Band 6 results
- 13 Band 5 results
Construction Examination
- 4.91% above State Mean
- 2 Band 6 results
- 10 Band 5 results
Economics
- 3.58% above State Mean
- 6 Band 5 results
English Advanced
- 3.40% above State Mean
- 10 Band 6 results
- 17 Band 5 results
English Extension 1
- 3.07% above State Mean
- 3 Band E4 results
Year 7 – 10 Semester 2 Awards 2020
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements in the Year 7 – 10 2020 Academic Awards Assembly:
Year 7 2020
Academic Effort and Consistency Awards
| Ethan | Antala |
| Brayden-John | Bowen |
| Phinnean | Bracken |
| Thomas | Cullen |
Cooper | Evans |
Alexander | Goodsell |
| Lucas | Grima |
Anthony | Obad |
Jacob | Pace |
Kody | Parker |
Kristian | Rolls |
Aaron | Sojan |
Top Ten Academic Awards
| Kai | Allie |
| Phinnean | Bracken |
| Riley | Clifton |
| Matthew | Fitzgerald |
| Lachlan | New |
| James | Palpal-Latoc |
| Oliver | Tannous |
| Joshua | Vella |
| Domenico | Cocco |
Year 7 Dux
| Declan | Malone |
Year 8 2020
Academic Effort and Consistency Awards
Flinders | Crimmins |
| Hollins | Eastgate |
Joseph | Jose |
Joshua | Latta |
Travis | Martin |
Jack | McDonald |
Lincoln | Parmeter |
Baiden | Pes |
Cooper | Ross |
Joshua | Ryan |
Anthony | Zappia |
Top Ten Academic Awards
| Hayden | Ciguenza |
| Harrison | Collins |
| Bailey | Danjoux |
| Jackson | Easey |
| Jack | Halkyard |
| Tyler | Hodgson |
| Joseph | Limbrey |
| Dominic | Neville |
| Denzel | Tarabay |
Year 8 Dux
| Sam | Labbozzetta |
Year 9 2020
Academic Effort and Consistency Awards
| Oisin | Chretien |
| Ayden | Connolly |
| Jacob | Darby |
| Jack | Headley |
Joel | Offord |
Ryan | Polsen |
| Luke | Siciliano |
Lachlan | Stanley |
Oliver | Stewart |
Top Ten Academic Awards
| William | Cosis |
| Toby | Drinnan |
| Carmelo | Labbozzetta |
| Angus | Limbrey |
| Kieran | Minogue |
| Elliot | Power |
| Macs | Rubain |
| Benjamin | Ryan |
| Timothy | Saunders |
| Hamish | Skillen |
Year 9 Dux
| Lachlan | Dady |
Matthew Warner Memorial Award
- for Outstanding Year 9 student
| Zachary | Evans |
Year 10 2020
Academic Effort and Consistency Awards
Emanuel | Aquilina |
| Mason | Bell |
Nicholas | Cozma |
Michael | Elasi |
Connor | Fownes |
Thomas | Kennedy |
Montell | Muiruri |
William | Sinclair |
Bryce | Skillen |
Tyrone | Tarabay |
Marcus | Zapirain |
Top Ten Academic Awards
| Jack | Carey |
| Ben | Colbourne |
| Dominic | Curtin |
| Eden | Grasso |
| Thomas | Kennedy |
| John | McDonald |
| Jordan | Messer |
| Andrew | Parkin |
| William | Smith |
| Manoj | Weerasingham |
Year 10 Dux
| Declan | Byrum |
Brother Geoffrey Memorial Award
- for Application and Effort
| Marcus | Zapirain |
Dean McGrath Memorial Award
- for Spirit and Contribution
| Jonathon | Le Breton |
Brother Roderick Memorial Award
- for Character and Leadership
| Lucas | Braithwaite |
Long Tan Award
- for Leadership and Teamwork
| Connor | Fownes |
Class Structure for 2021
In 2020, the College changed the structure of its classes so that most classes were grouped in mixed ability. Current research suggests that mixed-ability grouping of classes are more effective for student academic outcomes. To cater for students who required further extension, the College maintained an “A” class in a range of classes.
Following the adoption of this model in 2020, classes will continue to be arranged this way during 2021 with several changes. In Year 7 and Year 8 Mathematics, there will also be a “B” class in order to prepare students for the Pathway 5.3 Mathematics course in Years 9 and 10. In Years 7 and 8; RE, HSIE, PDHPE, Art, Music and TAS classes will be mixed ability but Science will maintain an “A” class.
In Years 9 and 10, English will adopt two “A” classes. This will more adequately prepare students for the rigours of Advanced English in Senior years. The “A” Class will be maintained in Science, RE, HSIE, and PDHPE classes.
In Years 8 – 10, students’ Reports are used to determine an “A” Class of students. In Year 7, the College uses a writing task done on the Orientation Day as well as PAT testing to determine classes.
Mr Riccardo Bombardiere
Director of Studies