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Class of 2018: Achievements
We were very proud of yet another outstanding academic performance of the Year 12 class of 2018. In summary the highlights were:
- 22% of the ATARs 95 or above
- 49.5% of the ATARs 90 or above
- 79% of the ATARs 80 or above
- 94% of the ATARs above 70 or above
- Median ATAR 89.85
- Mean study score XXXX
- 5 perfect study scores of 50
- 15% study scores over 40 (doesn’t include first year university subject equivalents)
- 90% students who studied a first year university subject scored a High Distinction or Distinction – an amazing outcome by any measure!
Congratulations to everyone, a fantastic result. We are so proud of you all. And we are also so proud of the teachers and support staff who all played their part in achieving this outstanding outcome.
2018 JMSS Award Winners
Our recent Presentation Night saw many JMSS Students recognised with awards for their achievements and successes throughout 2018. A complete list of these students can be found by visiting the link below:
List of 2018 JMSS Award Winners
Congratulations and well done to all of our award winners this year!
University Extension 2018
by Jenny Parker
In 2018 JMSS had 30 students undertake a University Extension subject at Monash University. They took on the challenge in Biology, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics and Maths.
Our students enjoy the challenge that University studies provide, here are some of their comments:
“Getting used to the differences between uni and high school”
“The uni extension program has deepened my appreciation for math and the assignments have
helped me to learn to develop my skills as an independent learner.”
“Through the university extension program I have gained a valuable understanding of how university courses work and what is expected of you. I have learned more about working totally independently and being totally responsible for my own achievements. Additionally, I have been completing physics at a much higher level than I ever accessed during my VCE physics education. Learning how to use Mathematica has also been a valuable use of time and I am glad to have gained that from this course.”
“Very interesting coursework and an accessible mentor - our lecturer”
“Making close friendships with other biomedicine extension student, being challenged in the
discipline I enjoy most and plan to eventually pursue and being immersed in a university
environment giving me a head start for next year.”
“More in-depth and advanced learning, further practical experience in a lab.”
Each year JMSS students achieve excellent results in the University Extension program, and this is
celebrated at the Graduation Night held at the Caulfield Campus of Monash University.
Special congratulations to our Monash University Extension Duxes, Angie Frentiu for Chemistry,
Reena Zelenkova for Biomedical Science and Nicholas Adshead for Physics.
Fifty JMSS students have applied for the program in 2019, good luck to those applicants!
Ms Jenny Parker
VCE Co-Manager