Swifts Creek P-12 School saw a small cohort of seven students undertake and complete their year 12 studies in 2024.
For the first time ever there were more students undertaking vocational learning certificates than the standard VCE. Just two of the seven students completed the traditional VCE, one student completed the VCE VM (VCE Vocational Major), and the remaining four students completed their VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate).
The school dux was Evie Walker, who achieved an ATAR of 64.75. Her results in all five of her subjects were very close to the state average of 30, with best results of 32 for media, and 31 for art making and exhibiting.
Additionally, this year Evie also served as a senior school delegate, house captain, school council representative and won an ADF Long Tan Leadership Award.
Evie’s ATAR should see her gain entry into her preferred course in education at either Monash University or Deakin University. However, next year she is planning to take a gap year to focus on work and travel.
“Evie was a great kid the day she walked into the school the first day of prep, and leaves us as a wonderful young adult. The school community couldn’t be happier for her, and her well-deserved success,” principal Robert Boucher said.
For the VCE students overall, including several year 11 students who completed year 12 subjects, the school’s median study score was 29 (out of 50) across all subjects. This included a single best score of 40 in physics by year 11 student Kejie Collins, putting him among the top performers statewide in this subject.
Beyond the scores, the school’s graduates in VCE, VCE VM, and VPC have all been well set up to progress to their preferred pathway, whether it be further studies at university or TAFE, apprenticeships, or direct entry to the workforce.
Providing for the diverse learning needs of small cohorts of students can be a challenge, but one that is addressed well at Swifts Creek P-12 School.
Mr Boucher praised the efforts of the students, their parents and the teachers and other staff that have worked with them over the years.
“I’m delighted that all seven graduates have developed and drawn on their strengths to overcome the many challenges of the last few years,” Mr Boucher said.
“They have pursued their individual areas of interest, and are now able to move forward to the next stage of their lives as valuable members of the local and national community.”
