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HSC Results Distinguished Achievers List: St Aloysius had 82 students in the Distinguished Achievers List from a total candidature of 126 students. As the move to Standards referencing was one of the significant reforms of the new HSC it is not possible to make comparisons with previous years. The Board writes: "It is important to note that it will be possible to make far more meaningful comparisons between results in different years from 2002 onwards. The nature of the changes in the HSC means that comparisons between performance in 2000 HSC and the 2001 HSC are not valid and are potentially misleading. In the new HSC students will be awarded marks on the basis of their performance against set standards for each course. In contrast to the previous system, there will be no pre-determined number of students in each mark range and no restriction placed on the number of students who can be awarded top marks." The achievements of these students are noteworthy and deserve recognition. The College community congratulates the following: (This is a list of students who have achieved a mark of 90 or more [reached the highest band] for any course.) Ancient History: Dominic Fitzgerald Biology: Adrian Danieletto Business Studies: Christopher Burke Drama: Thomas Bateman, James Maclurcan. Economics: English (Advanced): English Extension 1: English Extension 2: Mathematics: Mathematics Ext. 1: Mathematics Ext. 2: Modern History: History Extension: Andrew Bernie, Mark Chan, Timothy Haylen, Henry Ma, Aaron Rathmell, William Sung, Jonathan Teng, Thomas Travers Thomas Bateman, Nikolas Kirby, Christopher Rudge, Richard Clifton-Smith, Nikolas Kirby, James Maclurcan, Chris Pigott, Christopher Rudge, Nikolas Kirby, Philip Reilly Andrew Bernie, Samuel Boyers, Mark Chan, Adrian Danieletto, Nikolas Kirby, John Leung, Edward Man, Joel Menzies, Christopher Pigott, Patrick Sheehan, John Spada, William Sung. Samuel Boyers, Mark Chan, Trent Chan, Adrian Danieletto, Paul Emanuel, David Goh, Nikolas Kirby, John Leung, Henry Ma, Christopher Pigott, Lawrence Shim, Eric Siu, Stephen Suh, William Sung Trent Chan, Paul Emanuel, David Goh, Henry Ma, Richard Philip, Lawrence Shim, Eric Siu, Stephen Suh Thomas Bateman, Mark Chan, Timothy Haylen, Nikolas Kirby, Christopher Knight, Aaron Rathmell, Thomas Travers Thomas Bateman, Elias Bizannes, Mark Chan, Nikolas Kirby, Aaron Rathmell, Christopher Rudge, Thomas Travers Music Extension: Visual Arts: Chinese Continuers: French Continuers: Japanese Continuers: Japanese Extension: Latin Continuers: Latin Extension: Observations Christopher Pigott, James Tomasic Tristan Loomes, James Maclurcan, Christopher Rudge John Leung Samuel Boyers Lawrence Shim Lawrence Shim Nikolas Kirby Nikolas Kirby The Class of 2001 have achieved excellent results in the new HSC. There are several aspects of the results that deserve special mention; the results in English, Humanities and the Creative Arts are particularly pleasing, especially in the current climate where the achievement of boys in these areas is questioned. Economics: 34% of our students scored 90 or above compared to 11% in the state. Drama: In our first class to present for the HSC 68% of the students were in either Band 5 or band 6 (scores of 80 or above) English: These results were particularly pleasing. In the more difficult Advanced course 65% of our students were in Bands 5 or 6. This compares with only 37% statewide. Modern History: St. Aloysius has a particularly large group of students studying Modern History. 57% of students were in bands 5 or 6 compared to 35% in the state. Visual Arts: The results in this subject were outstanding. 30% of the candidature was in Band 6 compared to 4% statewide. The College’s fine tradition in Maths was also maintained with excellent results being obtained in all courses. The performance of the dux of the College Nikolas Kirby deserves special mention. Nikolas was named in the All-round Excellence List. He was named on the Distinguished Achievers List for every course he studied. This is a remarkable achievement, which is evidence to his all-round ability and effort. The Class of 2001 are an impressive group of young men. They have faced the challenges of the new HSC with determination and endeavour. The results obtained are very pleasing. The continued improvement in English and the resurgence of the Humanities and Creative Arts are features to be celebrated. When this is combined with the strength of the College’s achievements over many years in Maths and the Sciences, it is evidence of a College providing a fine education in all key-learning areas. The College has commissioned an independent analysis of the HSC results. The observations of the consultants read in part: "The School has produced its best annual performance in the last 6 years. The average scaled mark per unit is at its highest level in this period … more than 58% of students scored a UAI rank above 85. The School should be well pleased with this outcome." Neville Williams Director of Curriculum 10
New Academic Staff For 2002 we welcome a number of new teachers to the College, and look forward to their contribution to the life of the school in so many areas. Listed below is a summary of each new member of the academic staff, and while we welcome them we also acknowledge the significant depth of experience they bring to our classrooms. Nicholas Boys, BA, DipEd (Macquarie University) Nic is an Old Boy of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview and graduated in 1996, enrolling in a BA at Macquarie University, for a primary degree specialising in special needs. In 2000-2001 Nic was involved in practicum work at Roseville Ladies’ College, Epping Heights Public School, Narromine Public School and Rydalmere Public School. Nic joins us as Year 4.1 classroom teacher. Marianne Busuttil, DipTeach, BEd (University of Wollongong) Marianne joins our Junior School to teach Year 4.2. Marianne comes to us from Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview where she taught for three years, 1999-2001. Prior to that experience, Marianne was at Holy Spirit, North Ryde from 1988-1998. Heather Carr, MA, BSocWk, BEd, DipPhysEd Heather joins the Senior School History department for 12 months to replace Lucas Good who has taken Leave of Absence. She previously held positions as History teacher/PE teacher; HOD of PE as well as Junior School Sports Co-ordinator and taught in 1998-2001 at Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview part time; 1987 at St Joseph’s College, Hunter’s Hill; 1986-1988 at Abbotsleigh; 1988-1992 at Mercedes College, South Australia; 1982-1987 at Pymble Ladies’ College Paul Diamond, BEng(Hons), PGCE Paul joined our Mathematics Department in the Senior School in Term Three 2001. He taught February-June 2001 at Queenwood School for Girls and September 1998-December 1999 at Parrs Wood High School, Manchester, UK, where he studied at the University of Manchester, UK. His major areas of study are Civil Engineering and Mathematics and at St Aloysius’ he has been involved in soccer and cricket. Joe El-Khoury, BA, DipTeach, MEd (Admin) Joe returns to us after 5 years employment with Ansett International, from 1997-2001. He taught at St Aloysius’ College full-time between 1995-1996, and has been a regular visitor back to the College over the past few years. Prior to his first stint here, Joe taught at Penshurst Primary School from 1993-1994. His previously held positions at Ansett involved Cabin Services Manager and Training Manager, having completed his studies in education/psychology, management, and training and development at the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and the University of NSW. Joe’s return to the College is as a classroom teacher of Year 6 and as Religious Education Co-ordinator in the Junior School. Scott Hardgrove, BTeach, BA (University of Newcastle) Scott comes to St Aloysius’ College from St Edward’s School, South Tamworth where he taught in 2000-2001 and prior to that from 1998 at the Catholic Schools Office in Newcastle. Scott will be teaching Year 5.1 in the Junior School. where she is Year 5.3 homeroom teacher, having taught K-5 prior to commencing last year. Susan Martin, BEd (Hons) Susan joins our Music Department two days per week in the Junior School, sharing the role with her husband Wesley. She taught between 1995-2001 at Mosman Preparatory School for Boys; 1993-1994 as Junior Music teacher at Moriah College and 1989-1992 as class teacher (K-1) in Calne, Wiltshire, UK. Susan’s most recent experience involved the role as Music Coordinator at Mosman Preparatory School for Boys; she taught pre-school - Year 6 bands & choirs and organised the peripatetic programme. Leighanna Miles, MTeach (Primary), BA (University of Sydney) Leighanna is also a familiar face to the Junior School, having completed her internship in Term 3, 2001 at the College. She previously held a position as primary teacher in Term 4, 2001 at St Paul of the Cross, Dulwich Hill. Leighanna has taken on the role of Year 3 teacher in the Junior School. David Molloy, MMus, BMus, BA, AmusACert (Kodaly) David joins our Music Department as a part time teacher of Middle School classes. In 2001 David was regularly at the College as our Organist and has now taken that role on permanently as well as being a choir accompanist. His range of experience underlines our good fortune in securing his services. David attended the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, the NSW Conservatorium of Music, the University of East Anglia (UK), the Kodaly Institute (Hungary) and Music Hochseliuls (Vienna, Austria). He has previously held positions as Director of Music for the Diocese of Broken Bay; organist/choirmaster, Corpus Christi Cathedral, St Ives, St Patrick’s Basilica, Fremantle; Organist at St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane and taught between 1983-1987 and 1998-2001 at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield. Andrew Quinane, BMusEd(University of New South Wales) Andrew joined our Music staff in Term One 2001, having taught from 1996-2001 at Mount St Benedict College and 1993-1995 at East Hills Technology High School. Andrew has been a wonderful acquisition for our Music Department and led the Chamber Choir with much distinction. Hannah Tancred, BA(Hons)(University of Sydney), MTeach(University of Sydney) Hannah joins our Religious Education department and takes on the role of homeroom teacher of Year 7.1. In 2001 Hannah taught Term 4 at James Sheahan Catholic High School, Orange and Term 3 2001 at Kinross - Wolaroi, Orange, where she completed her internship. I acknowledge the vitality and enthusiasm that new staff members bring to our College. The depth of experience they have is a wonderful complement to our existing teaching staff in order that we pursue our Ignatian goal of Ad Maioram Dei Gloriam (to the Greater Glory of God). Sam Di Sano Deputy Headmaster Sara Johnson, Dip Teach, Dip Ed Sara joined St Aloysius’ College in Term Two 2001 from Holy Spirit North Ryde where she taught for a number of years. Sara also brings much experience and knowledge to our Junior School 11
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