Emily's love of dance was supported and nurtured during her time at
Mater Christi
Emily lives and breathes dancing. She says Mater Christi provided wonderful opportunities to develop and foster her love of dance, including participation in cheer, pom and VCE Dance.
Brave and determined, Emily has continuously put her hand up, seized opportunities and set herself up for success.
She believes the most rewarding experiences are those that come from taking a leap of faith and putting yourself forward.
With an interesting combination of Maths, Art and Language subjects, College Co-Captain India kept her options open.
India believes her love of Art has helped her throughout her schooling, providing an outlet during Year 12 and her leadership duties.
Maria Haggett's message to students at the High Achievers Assembly was that excellence comes in many forms and requires more than natural talent and intelligence. It requires persistence, hard work and a willingness to ask for help.
Today we wish to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the Year 12 Class of 2020, through the acknowledgment of achievement in VCE & VCAL. We will also be presenting awards to students who attained excellent results in Year 7 - 11 2020.
We are streaming this today to our special guests, so on behalf of you all I extend a special welcome, for their final Mater Christi Assembly, to the high achievers of the Year 12 Class of 2020 and their families.
We were delighted to celebrate student achievement at our High Achievers Assembly today, with Year 12 2020 students, parents, grandparents, guardians and family friends joining us via zoom .
Congratulations to all students who can feel proud of their achievements in learning and are looking forward with excitement and anticipation to the next stage of their education journey.
We are delighted and proud to share some highlights of another year of outstanding VCE and VCAL achievements.
Highlights in summary:
17% of students attained an ATAR over 90
38% of students attained an ATAR over 80
Median ATAR of 74.5
Median Study Score of 32
35 study scores of 40 or higher
Study scores of 40 or higher in 13 different studies
30 students attained scores of 40 or higher
2 students attained Study Scores of 50
94% of applicants received offers for tertiary study
3 students shortlisted for the VCE Season of Excellence - Isabelle Hrubos & Gab Petersen (Dance) and Molly Paton (Drama). Isabelle Hrubos selected to perform.
Balance has been the key to Georgia’s success at school. As an academic person, primarily interested in maths and science subjects, she also loves sport and the outdoors and used these to find balance and motivation.
“I didn’t want to give up other parts of my life just to do well in Year 12. I kept my job, continued with the sports I love and spent time with friends and family.
“Choose the subjects you want to do, rather than the subjects you
think you should.”
College Co-Captain Alannah believes that the key to success in secondary school is to follow your passions.
Alannah followed her own advice, choosing a broad mix of subjects for VCE including Maths Methods, Specialist Maths, Literature, Legal Studies, History of Revolutions and a university extension in History and Philosophy of Science.
Teachers have invariably described Zoe as focused, organised and diligent. Beneath her quiet and gentle manner is an inquisitive, thoughtful and reflective learner, ready to ask the difficult question or to help other students.
Zoe was a self-motivated student with a genuine desire to understand problems whether they be within the logic of Mathematics or the philosophical challenges of Ethics.
Ensuring balance between her family, social and study commitments
was key to Jess's success
Jess commenced at Mater Christi College in Year 10 when her family moved to the hills. With the support of her teachers and fellow students she adapted to her new environment and quickly formed new friendships.