Top marks for HSC

Brisbane Water Secondary College Senior Campus has had several students score top marks in the Higher School Certificate, according to principal Ms Pamela McAlister.

"Rebecca Gaston got three Band Sixes, which means she got over 90 per cent in three subjects," Ms McAlister said.

"The three subjects were chemistry, mathematics extension 1 and extension 2.

"Ella Brear got two Band Sixes, in biology and agriculture."

Ella also got 89 in chemistry while Rebecca got 89 in physics."

Ms McAlister said both had received a "wonderful" University Admission Index (UAI).

"Other wonderful results were in textile and design, where one student scored 96 and another 95," Ms McAlister said.

"The students were Clara Steinthal and Elanor Peters.

"Amy Price scored over 90 in music, receiving a Band Six.

"Kristy Gunn scored 90 plus in Entertainment Industry VET.

"Chantelle Foster, on the basis of her year 12 work, got into NIDA while another student, Shelander Waltmann, is on the waiting list.

"Nicole Humphreys scored Band Six in general mathematics and Mitchell Anderson got Band Six in mathematics extension 2 as did Samantha White."

Ms McAlister said all the HSC results showed "absolutely wonderful" performance by students, who had "followed their passion".

Lyle Stone, 21 Dec 2007