Congratulations to Louise Thill of Year 8, who has achieved equal First in NSW in the 2025 Australian Geography Competition. This outstanding result places Louise among the top geography students in the state for her Year level, reflecting her strong analytical skills and deep understanding of geographical concepts.
What makes Louise’s achievement even more impressive is her approach to learning. She didn’t undertake any special preparation for the competition, instead relying on her consistent study habits: ‘I always like to pay attention in class and take all the notes.’ Her success is a testament to the value of engagement and diligence in everyday learning.
The Australian Geography Competition is a prestigious national event, attracting over 50,000 students from 700 schools across the country. It challenges students with questions that test both geographical knowledge and the ability to interpret maps, graphs and other geographical stimuli. The competition is an initiative of the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland, supported by institutions including the University of Melbourne, University of NSW, Flinders University, and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience.
Each year, the highest-scoring student in each state and territory is awarded a prize and certificate in recognition of their excellence. Louise now joins this distinguished group of young geographers.
Outside the classroom, Louise is a vibrant and multi-talented student. She plays double bass in both the College Symphony Orchestra and Sinfonietta, sings in the College Choir, and represents the College in hockey on Saturdays. Her ability to balance academic excellence with a rich co-curricular life is truly inspiring.
Louise’s achievement in the Australian Geography Competition highlights not only her academic strengths but also her dedication and well-rounded character. Her success serves as a wonderful example to her peers of what can be accomplished through consistent effort and a genuine love of learning. We congratulate Louise on this remarkable accomplishment and look forward to seeing where her talents take her next.
