A 100 per cent average.
However, the school's achievement has not come in the sporting realm, but rather in that of academia.
In a clean sweep, Cobram Secondary College’s Year 12 students have hit a 100 per cent success rate in early entry conditional offers to universities.
Each student who applied for early entry received offers, with the successful applicants set to gain entrance to their chosen universities once they have met the minimum ATAR and standard prerequisites for their chosen course.
Principal Kimberly Tempest waxed lyrical about the achievement, naming the milestone as a red-letter day in a stop-start year for all pupils.
“I’m thrilled that 100 per cent of our students have achieved early entry offers,” she said.
“Our students’ participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the innovative Advance Programme and the partnership with the CFA provides our students the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to serving the local community.”
Cobram Secondary College VCE co-ordinator Randall Jones agreed, and said the result embodied the students’ aptitude not only within the walls of the school, but also outside of them.
“It is extremely satisfying to see our Year 12 cohort reaping the rewards of their commitment and dedication to engaging with their local communities though a range of service experiences over their time at the college,” he said.
But it wasn't just the educational leaders who were thrilled.
Many of the students themselves commented on what it felt like to gain that assurance as their secondary school years come to a close.
``Receiving a conditional offer was such a relief and really gave me something to set my sights on,” Ruby Sproules said.
``It was a real motivator to try as hard as I can coming up to exams.”
Snega Velumani said she was "over the moon" and thanked friends and family who helped encourage her to succeed.
Teagan Mitchell spoke about how she was "grateful to have my educational future secured with this guarantee, given the year it has been", while Cody Gow “felt a massive sense of relief just knowing I’m one step closer to hitting my goals".
But one Cobram Secondary College student in particular went above and beyond the rest.
Felicity Williams has been nominated for the University of Melbourne’s Principal Scholarship, which recognises a student’s outstanding academic achievement and contribution to their school and wider community.
Should she go all the way, Ms Williams will be eligible for an allowance of $5000, which is put forward by the University of Melbourne.
“I’m thrilled for Felicity receiving the nomination for the University of Melbourne’s Principal award,” Ms Tempest said.
``Felicity is a worthy recipient, she is a quiet achiever who is dedicated to her studies.”
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