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Hundreds of Wimmera year 12 students joined almost 50,000 students across the state, who were able to access results on Friday.
Horsham’s St Brigid’s College school captain Gerard Natividad was the dux for his school. He received an ATAR of 98.
Gerard was “ecstatic” upon hearing his result.
“My primary goal was just to do the best I could,” he said. “It was really good too because it was my dad’s birthday (on Friday) and it was a really good present.”
In the led up to Friday, Gerard had been changing his university preferences almost everyday.
He has his sight set on studying a double degree in engineering – combine with science or commerce.
“I always had an interest in STEM subjects. It is one of the fastest evolving fields and the world of work is changing so much and I want to change with it,” he said. “I wanted to choose a career that not has fulfillment for myself, but helps other people.
“Technology is such a broad field and it is a way that I can make the most impact, for the skills I have and my interests.”
They helped build my confidence and belief in myself and shaped my academic journey.
- Gerard Natividad
Gerard said both his family and teachers had been a huge support throughout his entire school life.
“My family – we had a really good dynamic since I was born and during the past few years there was no expectations for me, other than to try my best,” he said.
“My teachers, they supported me throughout the year. If it wasn’t for my teachers’ belief in me – I wouldn’t be the person I am today.
“They helped build my confidence and belief in myself and shaped my academic journey.”
Horsham College school captain Harley Dickerson’s ATAR of 92.9 named him dux of the school.
Harley said it was a “surreal” moment, waking up and seeing that his hard work had finally paid off.
“Looking at the scores and seeing that achievement – it really is a special moment that I will remember for awhile,” he said.
Harley described year 12 as “one big football game”
“You have to get to the very end and don’t stop. Achieving that final results is what kept me going,” he said.
Harley also has aspirations of further education. He hoped to study law at Monash University.
“The whole idea of representing people and learning how the legal system works intrigued me and I thought it would be a rewarding job,” he said.
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