Congratulations Class of 2019

VCE ACHIEVEMENTS

90

MEDIAN ATAR OF

ATAR

50

90

OF STUDENTS

ABOVE

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On behalf of the Genazzano FCJ College community, I extend our

sincere congratulations to each and every student in our VCE Class

of 2019. Our students have once again achieved excellent results

and made a significant contribution to the life of the College. In our 130th year, we were delighted to have 130 students complete Year

12, and we are so proud of their involvement with our College and

the young women they have become.

Genazzano FCJ College is a school that welcomes and supports all

students to strive to achieve their personal excellence, and as I view

the achievements of each of our young women, I am delighted to

share with you their outstanding results and achievements. The

median study score was 35, and the percentage of study scores

greater than 40 was 23%. Notably, 7% of our students received an

ATAR of 99 or above, and 50% achieved an ATAR greater than 90.

Our median ATAR was 90. What is perhaps, most significant, about these statistics, is the depth of achievement and the role each and

every student played within this tremendous cohort.

Our College Dux, Isabelle Brugliera, attained an Australian Tertiary

Admissions Rank of 99.9. Her results included two perfect scores

of 50 in Chemistry and Mathematical Methods, a score of 49 for

Physics, 48 for Specialist Mathematics and 43 for English. Isabelle

had achieved a perfect score of 50 for Biology in 2018.

In addition to Isabelle’s two perfect study scores of 50, the

following students also attained perfect scores: Elena Murphy and

Ella Jenkins for English, Emily Condon, Aleida Ryan and Joanna

Steedman for Health and Human Development and Shan Kerr for

Studio Arts.

Furthermore, we are delighted to announce that the following

students received an ATAR over 99: Zhen (Meimi) Liu (99.85), Elena

Murphy (99.8), Fleur Williams (99.75), Anna Frazer (99.5), Ella

Jenkins (99.25), Shenara Thilakaratne (99.25), Julie Fitt (99.05) and

Jacqueline Gregg (99.05).

The partnership between students, parents and teachers at

Genazzano is highly evident. I acknowledge the guidance,

commitment and dedication of not only the Year 12 teachers but of

those who have taught the students throughout their educational

journey at the College. We are very proud of the achievements of all

our students. I extend my gratitude and sincere thanks to our Year

12 teachers, all staff at the College and the wider school community for supporting and encouraging our girls throughout the year.

As we come to the end of our 130th year, our College theme Gifted with Companionship & Hope, rings, as true as ever. Our Class of

2019 were gifted to each other, in so many ways, and sustained by all those who cared for them. Our hearts today are filled with hope and love for our all our Year 12 students as they venture into a new

world of opportunity and discovery.

It is certainly a time of great celebration for all our Genazzano

FCJ College community. We extend our blessings and best wishes

to each and every young woman in the Class of 2019 – may you

continue to demonstrate a passion for life, a love of learning and

the courage and confidence to lead and serve others.

Karen Jebb

Principal

OF THE STATE

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Dux of Subject

Congratulations to our students who were the Dux in each area of the following studies at

Genazzano FCJ College.

Accounting Alessia Giaimo

Accounting Lauren Van Velzen

Art Ella Jenkins

Biology Ruby Curtis

Biology Amelia Johnston

Business Management Edwina Choong

Chemistry Isabelle Brugliera

Chinese (First Language) Tianxin Zhang

Chinese (Second Language) Angela Zhang

English (EAL) Zhen Liu

English Ella Jenkins

English Elena Murphy

English Language Alison Attard

French Elena Murphy

Greek Starla Solias

Health and Human Development Emily Condon

Health and Human Development Aleida Ryan

Health and Human Development Joanna Steedman

History: Ancient History Lara Partridge

History: Revolutions Ella McEvoy

Italian Gabrielle Rico

Japanese (Second Language) Karen Li

Latin Shan Kerr

Latin Elena Murphy

Legal Studies Ava Teoh

Literature Aleida Ryan

Maths: Further Mathematics Anabel Robertson

Maths: Mathematical Methods Isabelle Brugliera

Maths: Specialist Mathematics Isabelle Brugliera

Media Zeta Kelly

Music Performance Katrina Wang

Philosophy Amelia Grounds

Physical Education Elissa Grossi

Physics Isabelle Brugliera

Product Design and Technology Emma Hardy

Psychology Aleida Ryan

Religion and Society Shan Kerr

Studio Arts Shan Kerr

Theatre Studies Madeleine Ryan

Vietnamese (Second Language) Truc Anh Nguyen

Visual Communication Design Mia Robertson

2019 VCE Achievements

8 Perfect Study Scores

Isabelle Brugliera

Chemistry

Teacher: Hasina Alawdeen

Mathematical Methods

Teacher: Carol Patterson

Emily Condon

Health and Human

Development

Teacher: Tanya Holla and

Kerry Hogan

Ella Jenkins

English

Teacher: Rachel Power

Shan Kerr

Studio Arts

Teacher: Wendy Ampt

Elena Murphy

English

Teacher: Angela Doi

Aleida Ryan

Health and Human

Development

Teacher: Tanya Holla and

Kerry Hogan

Joanna Steedman

Health and Human

Development

Teacher: Tanya Holla and

Kerry Hogan

2019 VCE Achievements

College Dux

Congratulations to our High Achievers

It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge

and congratulate, Isabelle Brugliera as the Dux of

Genazzano FCJ College for 2019.

She attains this honour due to her achievement of a

superb Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of 99.9.

Isabelle achieved outstanding results in Chemistry

(perfect study score of 50), English, Mathematical

Methods (perfect study score of 50), Specialist

Mathematics and Physics. As a Year 11 student, she

also completed and received a perfect study score of

50 in Biology.

Isabelle commenced her educational journey at

Genazzano as a Year 9 student in 2016 and has

been described by her teachers as an incredibly

hardworking student, who is very supportive of

Congratulations to Meimi Liu as our

Proxime Accessit, on her outstanding

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of

99.85. Meimi achieved excellent results in

French, Mathematical Methods, Specialist

Mathematics, Physics and is our 2019

Subject Dux of English as an Additional

Language. As a Year 11 student, she

received outstanding results as the Dux in

Chinese Second Language Advanced.

Elena Murphy commenced her

educational journey at Genazzano as a

Year 5 student in 2012 and is described

by her teachers as a compassionate,

dedicated and focused student, who is

generous in assisting her peers and who

enjoys collaborating.

Elena’s work ethic is recognised through

her achievement of an outstanding

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of

her peers. Her teachers applaud her capacity

to analyse and apply complex ideas and

communicate these succinctly.

Her commendable work ethic, attention to detail

and dedication to her studies has contributed

greatly to her attaining this prestigious award at

our College.

These key character strengths and her clear vision

for her future directions will undoubtedly stand

her in good stead as she leaves the school upon

the hill.

We wish Isabelle every success as she embarks

upon the next stage of her exciting educational

journey.

Meimi joined our College in Year 8 as an International student in 2015 and

resided in our Boarding House. She is described as a kind and committed

student with a natural curiosity to learn and inquire. Her exceptional work ethic

and commitment to striving for excellence has contributed greatly to this fine set of results.

Meimi has been an active participant in many activities at the College including

the BrainSTEM Innovation Program, and she was awarded a Gold Duke of

Edinburgh Award in 2018. Throughout her time at Genazzano, she actively

promoted interculturalism and was a proud ambassador for the College on

Open Mornings, acting as a translator to welcome new families.

Meimi’s leadership skills were recognised by her peers, when elected to the

position of Boarding House Prefect in 2019. An excellent role model, Meimi’s

care and companionship towards all members of our Boarding House

community was much appreciated. At our Valedictory Awards Evening, Meimi

was awarded The Marie Madeleine d’Houet Award for Courage.

We commend Meimi on her outstanding results and wish her every success for

her further studies and adventures.

99.8. This commendable result is comprised of excellent results in English,

for which she attained a perfect study score, French, Latin and Mathematical

Methods. As a Year 11 student, Elena received exceptional results in History

Revolutions and, furthermore, received the Premier’s Awards for Texts and

Traditions.

Elected as Debating and Public Speaking Prefect for 2019, Elena’s eagerness

to share her love of acquiring knowledge saw her introduce a House Debating

Competition at lunchtime. She was awarded the Margaret Boyle Public

Speaking Award in 2018 and was the recipient of the Melbourne Principals’

Scholarship for 2019.

An active participant in the musical ensembles at the College, Elena was part

of the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Stage Band, Senior Choir and

Senior Chamber Choir. She was awarded a Gold Laurel in 2017 as a result of her

comprehensive involvement in the Co-curricular Program of the College.

We wish her every success as she embarks upon the next stage of her

educational journey.

Isabelle Brugliera99.9

Zhen (Meimi) Liu99.85

Elena Murphy99.8

2019 VCE Achievements

We congratulate Fleur Williams on her

outstanding Australian Tertiary Admission

Rank of 99.75, following excellent results in

Chemistry, English, Physics and Specialist

Mathematics. As a Year 11 student, Fleur also

completed Health and Human Development

and Mathematical Methods with a perfect score.

As part of her academic program in 2019, Fleur

participated in an accelerated Mathematical

University Course.

It is with great pleasure that we recognise the

achievements of Ella Jenkins, who commenced

as a Year 7 student, at Genazzano, in 2014.

Ella has attained an Australian Tertiary

Admissions Rank of 99.25. This praiseworthy

achievement is comprised of excellent results

in Art, Chemistry, English and Mathematical

Methods. Of special note, Ella achieved a

perfect study score of 50 for English and is

our Subject Dux for Art. In Year 11, she also

We are delighted to share Julie Fitt’s excellent

performance in the VCE examinations, attaining

an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of 99.05.

This is an impressive set of results in her chosen

subjects of Chemistry, English Language, Maths

Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Psychology

and Biology, which she studied in Year 11.

Julie joined Genazzano in 2014, in Year 7, and

remained an active participant in many of

the co-curricular opportunities available at

It is with great pleasure that we congratulate

Anna Frazer on her achievement of an

outstanding Australian Tertiary Admissions

Rank of 99.5. This is the result of excellent

results in Chemistry, English, French,

Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics

and Biology, which she completed in Year 11.

Anna commenced her educational journey at

Genazzano in 2010 as a Year 3 student and has

always been considered by her teachers as a

We congratulate Shenara on her outstanding

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank of 99.25.

This is the result of an excellent performance in

Chemistry, English, Maths Methods, Specialist

Mathematics, Psychology and Biology, studied

in Year 11. She is described by her teachers as

hardworking, determined and as a student who

is always happy to help others.

Shenara commenced at the College in 2016 in

Year 9, and straight away became very involved

Fleur Williams99.75

Ella Jenkins99.25

Julie Fitt99.05

Anna Frazer99.5

Shenara Thilakaratne99.25

Jacqueline Gregg99.05

Fleur joined the College community in 2011 as a Year 4 student. She is recognised

by her teachers as a hardworking student who is committed to continuous

improvement. An active participant in the Co-curricular Program of the College,

Fleur has been involved in numerous activities including the Gen/Xavier production,

Debaters Association of Victoria and various House activities. We congratulate

Fleur on her wonderful results and wish her all the very best as she embarks on her

exciting future.

completed Biology and Philosophy.

Throughout her time at school, Ella has been actively involved in our extensive

Co-curricular Program, and attained her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2018.

Ella studied violin and contributed significantly to the strings program. She played in Chamber Strings and the Symphony Orchestra. Ella is a respectful and friendly

student who always worked well with her peers and actively sought constructive

feedback. We wish her every success in her future endeavours beyond our school

gates.

the College to Year 12. Julie won the Genazzano Athlete of the Year in 2019 and led

the Senior Cross Country Team to a bronze medal at the Victorian Cross Country

Championships. Julie won gold in the 800 and 1500 at GSV Track and Field Finals

Night and was the U20 Victorian All Schools silver medallist in both the 800 and

1500. She has been an inspiring role model for the younger students. Julie was

also awarded the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2018. We are thrilled to share in

Julie’s wonderful achievement, and we know she has a very bright future ahead of

her.

creative, patient and determined student. During her time at the College, Anna has

contributed to numerous aspects of College life and is a Gold Laurel recipient. A

talented flute player, she was a member of numerous ensembles and represented the College at a variety of events. Anna is a Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar and

this was conferred in 2017. She was also elected Swimming Captain in 2019 and

was a recipient of the FCJ Commitment Award at the Valedictory Assembly. We

congratulate Anna on her wonderful results.

in the Co-curricular Program, through a variety of activities. In 2019, she was

awarded the William Wardell Prize for Christian Leadership and Service (Winter). We

commend Shenara on these significant achievements and we wish her all the very best as she embarks on her next phase of study.

We applaud Jacqueline Gregg on her excellent

performance in attaining an Australian

Tertiary Admissions Rank of 99.05. Jacqueline

achieved a consistently strong set of results

in her chosen courses of Chemistry, English,

French, Mathematical Methods and Specialist

Mathematics. She also completed Biology in

Year 11. Her teachers compliment her work

ethic and commitment to her studies.

Since joining the College in 2014, in Year 7,

Jacqueline has been actively involved in many aspects of College life, most notably

our Music and Sports programs. In addition, as our Student Voice Prefect in 2019,

she led the team to develop and publish the Student Code of Conduct. Jacqueline

was exemplary in balancing her leadership and academic responsibilities with

aplomb. In 2019, she was awarded the Genazzano Past Mothers’ Association Award

for Reliability and Endeavour. We wish her every success as she leaves Genazzano,

ready to take on all the opportunities life has to offer.