2015 HSC Results

In 2015 three Santa Sabina students featured on the HSC Top All-rounders List. This list acknowledges students who achieved in the highest performance band in 10 or more units in the HSC.

2015 TOP ALL ROUNDERS
  • Natasha Novo
  • Sabine Pyne
  • Lisa-Marie Wakim
1st IN COURSE

Two students achieved 1st in course:

Student Name

Course

Place in Course

 

Olivia Calandra

Design and Technology

1st

 

Natasha Novo

Italian Extension

1st

 

One student achieved 1st in course through Saturday School of Community Languages

Lauren Majarres

Spanish Continuers (studied externally)

1st

 

TOP ACHIEVERS IN COURSE

The Top Achievers in Course List indicates the students who achieved in the top 5, 10 or 20 places (depending on candidature size) for each HSC course

Student Name

Course

Place in Course

 

Rebekah Quintal

French Beginners

5th

 

Sarah Bastable

Modern History

5th

 

Angelique Souma

Studies of Religion I

9th

 

Sarah Bastable

Biology

19th

 

Eleanor Kenny

Biology

19th

 
Showcasing outstanding student work

Each year the Board of Studies showcases outstanding student project work in a series of exhibitions and performances. In 2015 there were eight nominations.

The 2015 nominations were:

DESIGNTECH – DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

  • Olivia Calandra
  • Taylor DeSousa
  • Jaimie Karamihas
  • Lauren Majarres
  • Jessica Pani
  • Emily Rosillo
  • Lara Salvarinas

ENCORE – MUSIC

  • Susana Zong
COURSE DATA

In 2015 118 Year 12 students and 9 accelerants undertook study in 40 NSW Board of Studies Developed Courses (including 2 school based Vocational Education Courses). Students also undertook study in 1 Content Endorsed Course – Religion Catholic Studies.

  • 65 students received a result in the highest band possible for one or more courses and are recognised on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List.
  • Santa Sabina students appeared 145 times on the Board of Studies Distinguished Achievers List across 31 subjects.
  • Santa Sabina performed above the state HSC Examination average in 34 out of 40 Courses.
  • The 2015 results reflect strong performances particularly in:
    • Modern History – 8 students received Band 6 (53% of cohort)
    • Studies of Religion 1 – 23 students received Band 6 (45% of cohort)
    • Design & Technology – 9 students received Band 6 (42% of cohort)
    • Information Processes & Technology – School Mean 15.94 above State Mean
    • French Beginners – School Mean 14.68 above State Mean
  • In 28  of the 32 2 Unit Courses studied by SSC students in 2015 at least 50% of students achieved in the highest two performance bands
  • In 16 of the 32 2 Unit Courses studied by SSC students in 2015 at least 75% of students achieved in the highest two performance bands
  • In 4 2 unit course 100% of candidates achieved in the highest two performance bands possible.
  • In 6 of the 8 Extension Courses studied by SSC students 100% of students achieved in the highest 2 Performance Bands.