The Class of 2008
One School: Many Learning Pathways.
We can all be proud of the manner in which our latest graduates have grasped the extensive range of learning experiences provided in academic studies, leadership, theatre, music, art, community service, education outdoors, internationalism, sport, debating and House activities, that has contributed to creating such a vibrant school as Caulfield Grammar.Our graduates have taken the opportunity to be challenged, to develop their skills and interests and to come to know more about their world community and their place in it. I look forward to their involvement in the community, wherever it may be, as a graduate of Caulfield Grammar School in the future. Mr Stephen Newton Principal.
VCE Success
A total of 365 Caulfield Grammar School students undertook the Victorian Certificate of Education in 2008. Based on the ENTER (the Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank):• in excess of 9% were placed in the top 2% of the state’s 50,000+ VCE students,
• 22% were placed in the top 5% of all Victorian students,
• 39% were placed in the top 10%,
• over 76% of Caulfield Grammar School students were placed in the top 30% of all Victorian students, and
• 96% were placed in the top 50%.
13 students attained an ENTER score above 99.00.
226 students achieved an ENTER above 80.00 – 62% of these were from Wheelers Hill Campus and 62% were from Caulfield Campus.
As an open entry, coeducational school, each year our results provide many wonderful examples of students who have been nurtured and encouraged to exceed their previous personal best in academic achievement across the full range of ENTER scores. Of the top 13 students at Caulfield Grammar School in 2008, all receiving an ENTER of over 99.00 - 7 were from Wheelers Hill Campus and 6 from Caulfield Campus. The percentage of study scores of 40 and above was 26 percent and 22 percent respectively, and the median study score (the maximum possible is 50) was 35 at both campuses.
Study Scores
Caulfield Grammar School students gained the maximum possible study score in a diverse range of subjects including: Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, English, ESL English, Further Mathematics, Health & Human Development, Information Technology (Applications), International Studies, Multi-Media, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, and Visual Communication & Design.University Enhancement Programs
Caulfield Grammar School students seeking additional challenge and who may already have completed a VCE program at Year 10 and 11 in a particular subject area are provided with access to First Year University Programs offered through The University of Melbourne and Monash University. It has also been very pleasing to see the strength of results of those students who have undertaken First Year University Programs offered through The University of Melbourne and Monash University. Caulfield Grammar School students gained High Distinctions in: Accounting, Australian History and Politics, Chemistry, Japanese, Linguistics and Mathematics; and Distinctions in: Philosophy and Art History.
Outstanding Achievements
The Dux of our school for 2008 achieved a perfect ENTER score of 99.95 continuing the school’s strong VCE performance.The Dux for 2008 studied five VCE Unit 3-4 subjects in 2008 and one in each of 2007 and 2006. The student’s individual study scores were (each has a maximum of 50): English – 50, Physics – 50, English Language – 48, Biology – 48, Chemistry – 47, Mathematical Methods – 46 and Specialist Mathematics – 45.
Our Dux’s outstanding achievements have been recognised through the award of prizes in 2008 including: the Horrie Webber Prize for the Editors of The Caulfield Grammarian, The Ada Coles Prize for Service, The Lyle Buntine Memorial Prize for Science and The School Prize for Mathematics.
In addition to these achievements, the Dux was a member of the School Committee (the senior student body), a Student Editor of the Caulfield Grammarian magazine, a House Vice-Captain, a House Community Service Representative and a House Debating Captain.
Tertiary Courses
Virtually all students who applied to study at a tertiary institution gained a place in the First Round of Tertiary Offers, with areas of study including:Management & Commerce 26%
Society & Culture (incl Law & Arts) 25%
Engineering 3%
Creative Arts 11%
Health Sciences (incl Medicine) 13%
Natural & Physical Sciences 9%
Information Technology 4%
Architecture & Building 5%
Agriculture, Environment & related 2%
Education 2%
Tertiary Institutions
Students were offered places at many tertiary institutions, including:Melbourne or Monash Universities 47%
Deakin University 12%
RMIT 8%
Swinburne University 7%
LaTrobe 1%
Australian Catholic University 3%
TAFE institutions 12%
Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Several students gained access to apprenticeships and traineeships, including traineeships offered by Caulfield Grammar at Nanjing Campus and Yarra Junction Campus.Preparing our Students
Specific programs are designed for our senior students to support their transition to tertiary study or the workforce. To further personalise the program to meet the needs of individual students, VCE units are offered from Year 10 to introduce students to VCE courses and assessment so that they may then tailor a course of study to suit their interests, needs and preferred destinations. Many students subsequently enrol in First Year University Programs and Vocational Education and Training programs offered in association with TAFE Institutes. Caulfield’s comprehensive careers program provides students with exposure to a range of industries and tertiary institutions through, for example, work experience, careers breakfasts, and job interview and resume writing practice. Ongoing careers assistance is available to graduating students.The members of the Class of 2008 can be proud of their VCE results, and all they have contributed to their school. They were a strong year level, assisted in their school experiences by very supportive parents, and fine specialist teachers, House tutors and coaches who worked with these students with great dedication over many years.
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