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Outstanding HSC Results for the Class of 2011
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Class of 2011: Outstanding HSC Results
The School's 2011 School ranking of 64, out of 800+ schools in NSW is the best result for the School since the introduction of the new HSC in 2001.
Particular congratulations to the five students who were awarded HSC All Rounder recognition for achieving 90% or more in at least 10 units of study: Usman Ashraf, Holly Parrington, John Rowley, Jeffrey Russell and Dean Southwood.
In addition:
- Two students were awarded Top Achiever recognition for placing in the top ten students in the State for a HSC course: Holly Parrington (4th in Modern History) and Eliza-Jane Morton (8th in Hospitality)
- The top ATAR of 99.6 was achieved by two students; Usman Ashraf and Dean Southwood.
- 44 students appeared on the Distinguished Achievers list for achieving a result of 90% or more in at least one HSC course.
- 65% of courses (i.e. almost two-thirds) produced a result in the top two bands (compared to 40% in State)
- Nominated for Encore are Nicholas Henderson (Music Composition), Nicholas Robinson (Composition), Anthony So (Composition and Performance and John Rowley (Musicology Essay)
- Nominated for Art Express is Elsie Wang
- Nominated for InTech are Tim Scott, Briana Keyes and Jessica Pink
Our All Rounders lived up to that title in every sense of the word. They worked extremely hard and consistently on their academic studies throughout their time with us, achieving outstanding success at the HSC in courses ranging from Extension English and Extension Mathematics (two of the boys completed Mathematics Extension 2 during Year 11), the sciences, humanities, languages and music. Most importantly, they also made outstanding contributions to the broader life of the School through participation in our Co-curricular and leadership programs. We believe their achievement of HSC All Rounder status was their willingness to be "all-rounders" in the broader sense of the term.
Please visit our Facebook page (featured on the left) to view a photo gallery of our top achievers.
School Certificate Results 2011
The 2011 results were the best overall results since 2002. Band 5 or 6 results (i.e. marks of 80% or more) were achieved in 60% of tests sat (compared to 30% in State)
Scholarships 2013
Applications for Academic, Music and All-Rounder Scholarships at THGS are now open and will close on Saturday 25 February 2012. School tours can be arranged for all applicants.
To apply on line please visit our Scholarships page.
School Expo Dates 2012
Hills Grammar will be at each of the following School Expos to answer all your questions:
- Independent Schools Expo, Sydney University 10 & 11 March
- North Shore Schools Expo, Chatswood, 25 & 26 May (venue TBA)
- Hills Schools Expo, Castle Hill Showground, 15 & 16 September
Representatives from the School will also be in attendance at a number of education fairs in China, Hong Kong and other international locations during 2012. Please click here for dates and venues.
School Term Dates 2012
Term 1 - 1 February to 4 April 2012
Term 2 - 26 April to 22 June 2012
Term 3: 16 July to 21 September 2012
Term 4: 9 October to 12 December 2012
Uniform Shops Holiday Opening Hours
Both Argyle & Tweed and the Recycled Uniform Shop will be open on certain dates during the School Holidays. Please click here for a schedule of Holiday Trading. New and existing students who wish to make an appointment should ring Lyndall Roseblade on 9654 2111
