Of the 126 Scholarships, 19 were at Outstanding Level. In essence, this means that the recipients were in the top 0.03% in that year subject cohort.
Three of our students achieved Outstanding Scholar awards, placing them in the top 50 students in the country. This number included the following students:
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Daniel Snell Latin (0), Statistics and Modelling (0), Chemistry, Physics, Maths with Calculus
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Scott Fletcher English (0), History (0), Art History, Classical Studies
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Alexander Simpson Statistics and Modelling (0), Media Studies (0), English, Art History
Two students were named as Top of Subject in New Zealand.
Scholarships were won in no fewer than 22 different subjects: English, French, Latin, German, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics and Modelling, Maths with Calculus, Accounting, Art History, Media Studies, Music, Design, Photography, Geography, Economics, History, Classical Studies, Physical Education, Graphics and Drama.
71 different students won Scholarships. This is an extraordinary number for what is designed to be an elite academic examination. On the surface, it would appear that this is a higher number than any other school has won in previous years. It demonstrates that clear vision, an inclusive approach dedicated teaching and rigorous preparation can produce extraordinary results.