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Excellence applauded at Academic AssemblyPosted in Academic,Achievements,Secondary on Wednesday, 5 February, 2020

2019 Year 12 students who completed their studies with merit were at the forefront of today’s Academic Assembly.

The Alumni Academic Award was presented to Jamie Boukaseff, who achieved an ATAR score of 98.8. Jamie, along with Micaela Lazaroo who achieved a score of 98.65, have been inducted into the 97 Club, an honorary club at Mandurah Catholic College for students who achieve an ATAR score higher than 97.

Morgan Mullins was acknowledged for achieving the VET Exhibition, for being the top VET Student in the entire State in her course; Retail and Personal Services.

MCC had five students who received a Subject Certificate of Excellence, awarded to students in the top 0.5 per cent of candidates in each ATAR course examination. Vyvienne Bautista, Eve Fitzpatrick and Rachelle Nardini all received a Subject Certificate of Excellence for ATAR English, while Mark Ajero received one for ATAR Outdoor Education and Micaela Lazaroo for Religion and Life.

In welcoming the audience of students, staff, parents and invited guests, College Principal, Mr Chris Wallace, kept with tradition in setting goals for the 2020 school year. This year, Mr Wallace has centred his goals around helping to build resilience, with a different focus each term. The themes of Empathy, Gratitude and Mindfulness all tie into the idea of building resilience and Mr Wallace talked specifically about how the students could build Empathy this Term. He encouraged them to do five simple things – practice curiosity, volunteer their time, challenge their own prejudices and bias, use their imagination and practise experiential empathy.

Keynote speaker, Jamie Boukaseff, was a valuable addition to the Assembly, letting his peers in on his fruitful study habits and philosophy of balance, which ultimately saw him top the College’s ATAR rankings. Jamie’s message: do what you love! Keep the trips to the beach, the sports you enjoy and friends and family catch ups. He talked about the importance of knowing yourself and recommended scheduling fun activities when you know you’re less likely to be productive with studying. He also outlined the importance of developing good relationships with teachers, and utilising them as much as possible for study tips and pearls of wisdom.

Scores of high achieving students from Years 7-11 last semester (2019) were also applauded at the assembly, awarded with Certificates of Merit acknowledging their achievement of mostly A grades. These students are now members of the honorary High Achievers Club and will be treated to a celebratory luncheon hosted by the College Executive.

Staff members Miss Caitlin Laity, Mrs Chelsea Parker, Mrs Louise Merry, Mrs Justine Smith and Mr Jack Keady were also acknowledged for academic achievements last year and their commitment to lifelong learning.

Certificate of Merit – Year 7 2019

Certificate of Merit – Year 8 2019

Certificate of Merit – Year 9 2019

Certificate of Merit – Year 10 2019

Certificate of Merit – Year 12 2019
Micaela Lazaroo
Bronte O’Kane
Niamh Irons
Kirra Strack
Jamie Boukaseff
Charlize Stone
Ryan Male
Olivia Bassett-Scarfe
Vyvienne Bautista
Hannah Garbin
Rachelle Nardini
Andrew Pasco
Adam Staines
Brianna Thompson
Georgia Tarleton
Jessica Whiting
Therese Trigosa
Morgan Mullins
Savannah Linklater