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
7
1
OF STUDENTS
IN THE TOP
%
%
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.