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CONGRATULATIONS TO
The fine VCE and ATAR achievements
of the boys of the Class of 2018 speak
strongly to their resolve and talents, and their
capacity to embrace the future with purpose.
Congratulations to them all.
In celebrating such accomplishment, as
seen in the points below, we are conscious,
that, popular though such measures may be,
the real analysis of success lies at the level of
each boy across the rich canvas emanating
from our non-selective entry. We are also
acutely aware that whilst a life of the mind can
ponder solutions to the weightiest of problems,
it is by living in the field that boys bring their
talents to bear. Enveloping each boy’s results
is a particular Scotch story that will resonate far
longer and more profoundly than any collection
of scores arrayed in rank order.
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With empathy, artful invention and no small
dash of panache, those of the Class of 2018
have grasped opportunities to explore, hone
and share interests and talents. They have
emboldened with the ingenuity and dexterity of
their generation and enlightened with the open
connectivity of their age.
Perhaps most importantly, from Memorial
Hall addresses to post-match handshakes, via
thoughts shared in Ballarat Specialist School
classrooms, and steps hiked for the Tiwi College
Boys’ Academy, the graduating boys have held
true to our belief in the inherent dignity of each
person. In so doing, they have convinced that
they will pick up the baton and do their bit in
building something better for those to follow.
Such confidence is testament to the care,
craft and perseverance of many, and my thanks
and congratulations go to all involved: boys,
members of staff and parents.
To the Class of 2018: you have left with our
sincere thanks and best wishes for all to come.
It was a privilege to share those years with you
and see you revel in a freedom gained by so
many, at such cost. Your best years lie ahead of
you and we want to know what you make of it
all. When the time is right, come back, fill in the
gaps and share your stories.
• C
hristopher Chamberlain, Jason Hu, Nick
Marks, Christopher Sparks, Ziang (Tommy)
Wei and Joshua Yong each received an
ATAR of 99.95, and were, therefore, the
duces of Scotch College for 2018
• E
ight boys (3.1 per cent of the cohort)
obtained an ATAR of 99.90 or more
(top 0.1 per cent in the population)