SHINE 2019A celebration of the whole girl

Inspired learning. Empowering young women of integrity.

Humanity | Courage | Curiosity | Respect

“As educators, ultimately our role is to prepare young women for the future.”

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KAMBALA GIRLS SHINE

Dear Kambala Community

SHINE 2019 is a celebration of the depth and breadth of achievement of the Class of 2019, inside and outside the classroom. Our goal is to nurture students who leave Kambala to embody the spirit and character of the whole girl.

The Class of 2019 has proudly continued the Kambala tradition of outstanding academic results and, more importantly, completing their studies and graduating as young women with the capacity to shine in their post-schooling lives. This cohort has excelled in the Arts, Community Relations, Debating, Drama, Leadership, Music and Sports.

Kambala offers an education that far exceeds and enhances each girl’s HSC and IB results. By offering a choice of academic pathways in the Higher School Certificate and the International Baccalaureate Programme, students are further encouraged to pursue what feels right for them.

Today’s parents and students seek an education that fosters a holistic approach, allowing students to develop both academically and personally. Kambala teachers understand this concept and nurture students to discover their personal and professional goals. A holistic school environment at Kambala encourages students to become better communicators; able to express themselves well with a strong sense of self and service; and cultivating the development of the whole girl.

As educators, ultimately our role is to prepare young women for the future. Throughout her time at Kambala, every girl will complete a series of unique experiences that together, contribute to her character development. Known as the SHINE program, these experiences aim to cultivate understanding, knowledge and skills in four key dimensions:

1. Physical and Mental Fitness2. Heart, Service and Global Citizenship3. Future Preparedness4. Social and Emotional Skills

Each dimension has a number of critical competencies to be developed through myriad experiences and immersions. These experiences are intended to bring skill development, moral, cultural and ethical values, personality and character development to the forefront. We strive at Kambala to be engaging educators and role models so students are able to fulfil their God-given ability and maintain positive and healthy wellbeing.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019 who inspired us in their pursuit of personal and academic excellence; the Kambala community celebrates your achievements. We wish the girls all the best for life beyond Kambala, safe in the knowledge that they have the skills to shine in all they do!

Shane HoganPrincipal

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The Sydney Morning Herald HSC ranking top 100 schools

Total number of Band 6s awarded

Kambala students to achieve Bands 5 and 6

Academic Excellence

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Kambala state ranking in HSC

Kambala independent non-selective girls’ school ranking

First in the state for English (2U, Ext1, Ext2)

31% of our students achieved an ATAR of 95 or above

57% achieved an ATAR of 90 or above

88% achieved an ATAR above 80

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2019 HSC 2 UNIT COURSES, STUDENTS GAINING BAND 6Ancient History Georgia Bellas Alexandra Elliott Mary Khoury Jasmine Wilson Julia Wong Biology Kim Clifton Daisy Kirton Chloe Morgan Georgia Porteous Business Studies Cynthia Cheng Emma Corderoy Alexandra Elliott Zoe Kelleher Grace Lennon Anna Loxton Dimity Maratos Chloe Morgan Daphne Palmer Ball Georgia Porteous Ashley (Yutong) Shi Alannah Tapper Chemistry Elissa Lieu Sonja Lin Rachel Tie Irene (Yi) Wei Chinese in Context Sonja Lin Joy (Jing) Liu Chinese and Literature Ashley (Yutong) Shi Irene (Yi) Wei Design and Technology Caterina Miranda Chloe Morgan Georgia Porteous Stella Sinnott Chloe Thoma

Drama Claudia Chen Kim Clifton Jade Then Coco Welsh Evie White Economics Madison Dixon Mary Khoury Daisy Kirton Dimity Maratos Ashley (Yutong) Shi Jasmine Wilson Julia Wong English Standard Sarah Kouper Grace (Yan) Lee Stella Sinnott Rogue Spencer Irene (Yi) Wei English Advanced Imogen Allchin Alex Aspros Georgia Bellas Lillian Chan Rachael Chan Claudia Chen Kelly Chen Cynthia Cheng Kim Clifton Madison Dixon Alexandra Elliott Darcy Goddard Alexa Hansen Weeks Ella Joye Zoe Kelleher Mary Khoury Daisy Kirton Grace Lennon Elissa Lieu Anna Loxton Anna McClintock Charlotte McGill Frances McLean Caterina Miranda

Chloe Morgan Daphne Palmer Ball Lucinda Pascarella Jessica Perry Georgia Porteous Amelia Purseglove Emily Scarlis Sophia Snyman Madison Stephens Alannah Tapper Jade Then Chloe Thoma Rachel Tie Evie White Jasmine Wilson Julia Wong Geography Madison Dixon Alexandra Elliott Fiona Ferguson Latin Continuers Elissa Lieu Emily Scarlis Rachel Tie Legal Studies Georgia Bellas Emma Corderoy Zoe Kelleher Lily Kelly Grace Lennon Frances McLean Chloe Morgan Sophia Snyman Madison Stephens Evie White Jasmine Wilson Mathematics Standard 2 Chloe Morgan Georgia Porteous Alannah Tapper Mathematics Lily Kelly Sonja Lin Irene (Yi) Wei Modern History Claudia Chen Cynthia Cheng

Darcy Goddard Zoe Kelleher Lily Kelly Mary Khoury Daisy Kirton Charlotte McGill Daphne Palmer Ball Music 1 Claudia Chen Jade Then Music 2 Rachael Chan Kelly Chen Kim Clifton Emily Scarlis Rachel Tie

PDHPE Charlotte McGill Amelia Purseglove Grace Wippell Physics Irene (Yi) Wei Studies of Religion 1 Georgia Bellas Alexa Hansen Weeks Year 11 Accelerants Olivia Adkin Lucinda Alder Katharina Arms Sarah MacCulloch Lily Nason Annabel Randall Visual Arts Lillian Chan Louisa Gilmore Ella Joye Lily Kelly Anna Loxton Caterina Miranda Daphne Palmer Ball Lucinda Pascarella Georgia Porteous Stella Sinnott Rogue Spencer Madison Stephens Chloe Thoma

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HSC HIGH PERFORMERS

Claudia Chen

Elissa Lieu

Emily Scarlis

Jasmine Wilson

Alexandra Elliott

Chloe Morgan

Rachel Tie

Mary Khoury

Georgia Porteous

Yi Wei

Emily Scarlis Music Extension

All-round Achievers List

Top Achievers List

(Accomplishment of a Band 6 (90% or more) across 10 or more units of study)

(Achieved one of the highest places in an HSC course)

2019 HSC EXTENSION COURSES, STUDENTS GAINING BAND E4English Extension 1 Georgia Bellas Claudia Chen Kelly Chen Cynthia Cheng Alexandra Elliott Alexa Hansen Weeks Ella Joye Mary Khoury Elissa Lieu Frances McLean Lucinda Pascarella Jessica Perry Emily Scarlis Madison Stephens Jasmine Wilson Julia Wong English Extension 2 Alexa Hansen Weeks History Extension Claudia Chen Alexandra Elliott Darcy Goddard Mary Khoury Daisy Kirton Anna Loxton Daphne Palmer Ball Lucinda Pascarella Jasmine Wilson

Latin Extension Elissa Lieu Emily Scarlis Mathematics Extension 1 Mary Khoury Elissa Lieu* Ashley (Yutong) Shi* Rachel Tie* Irene (Yi) Wei Mathematics Extension 2 Elissa Lieu* Rachel Tie* Music Extension Kelly Chen Kim Clifton Emily Scarlis

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IB 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

35Global average point score

Grade A Achievers

Extended Essay Aneliese Adams, Alexandra Farr, Pippa Hanan, Sarah Kanuk, Aimee Rainbird

Theory of Knowledge (presentation) Zara Baxby, Josephine Greenall-Ota, Lilla Szentmariay, Ruby White

Theory of Knowledge (essay) Aimee Rainbird

Enrolled Kambala IB students

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Subject Students

Global Politics HL Ruby White

Global Politics SL Sarah Kanuk, Anika Sahi

French B SL Josephine Greenall-Ota, Isabel Orlando, Lilla Szentmariay

Latin SL Isabel Orlando

Psychology HL Tyler Gibbons

Spanish ab initio Aimee Rainbird

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Kambala students achieved an ATAR equivalent of 85 or above

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Zara Baxby

Sarah Kanuk

Anika Sahi

Tyler Gibbons

Isabel Orlando

Josephine Greenall-Ota

Aimee Rainbird

IB HIGH PERFORMERSStudents who received an equivalent ATAR of 95 or above:

Academic Excellence

Mean ATAR 92.80

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Emily ScarlisATAR: 99.95I really enjoyed studying all of my subjects and the highlight of my HSC year was the time I spent in class with my teachers and friends, sharing ideas and having plenty of fun in the process. Completing two major works in Music Extension and History Extension was also very rewarding, as I was able to

take my skills and knowledge and translate them into something concrete and unique. Not only did I learn many individual skills in each discipline I studied, undertaking the HSC taught me the time management and organisational skills to prepare me for university and the workforce. I’m studying Arts/Law at The University of Sydney this year.

One piece of advice I’d give to Kambala girls starting the HSC is to select the subjects you’re truly passionate about, motivated to do well in, and that suit your strengths as a learner.

Aimee Rainbird39/45 (ATAR equiv. 97.35)

The highlight of my International Baccalaureate (IB) experience was all the friends I made along the way. Being such a small cohort meant we became a very close-knit group.

My advice to anyone starting the IB would be to work consistently over the two years and pick subjects that you are interested in.

Josephine Greenall-Ota39/45 (ATAR equiv. 97.35)

I aimed to reflect the whole girl and be involved in leadership, music and sport throughout Year 12 and was successfully accepted in my first preference for university course: Bachelor of Science (Applied Medical Science) and Advanced

Studies (International Relations) through the Dalyell Scholars Program at The University of Sydney.

The IB equipped me to be an internationally-minded, diligent, all-rounded student who is prepared for my tertiary endeavours. The IB Learner Profile gave me skills that will last beyond Kambala and I hope to use these competencies and strive to be a risk-taking, open-minded student in my further years of study. While it was a challenging two years, I have graduated feeling confident as I enter university.

My advice to girls considering the IB; work hard and try your best every day. While working towards a single final mark may be beneficial to an extent, looking at the big picture and long-term goals of your life and striving to reach the next step after high school towards achieving your goals will be more valuable in the long-term.

Elissa LieuATAR: 99.90A highlight of doing the HSC was definitely experiencing all the highs and lows of my final year with such an amazing cohort of girls and supportive network of teachers. Even when it was stressful, I was surrounded by great people and there was always something to smile about.

My advice to girls about to embark on their HSC year; relax! And keep aside time in each day to do things that you enjoy.

Rachel TieATAR: 99.85The simultaneous exhilaration, celebration and stress of Year 12 and the HSC definitely made it the most memorable of all my years at Kambala. I loved studying all my subjects for the way they both challenged and grew me, and I am so fortunate to have had the kindest and most

supportive teachers ever. Academics aside, however, I will carry the perseverance, confidence and compassion they, and Kambala, taught me, into university and beyond.

My advice in Year 12 is to stay motivated, keep your goal in mind and work towards it consistently throughout the year, but also remember to take care of yourself and your friends. Learn from your mistakes because you can always improve; but when it’s exam time, all you can do is give it your all and do your best.

HSC AND IB OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS

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INTO THE WOODS

OnSTAGE (Drama) NominationsGroup Performance:BAF Boot Camp: Kim Clifton, Coco Welsh, Monique Laurie and Evie WhiteEver After: Claudia Chen, Jade Then and Clare Carter

Individual Performance:Angels in America: Jade Then

ARTEXPRESS (Visual Arts)Nominations

Tamara Hofbauer Stella Sinnott

ENCORE (Music) Nominations Kelly Chen, Piano Kim Clifton, Voice Emily Scarlis, Piano* Rachel Tie, Violin

*Composition officially selected for inclusion

SHAPE (Design and Technology) Nominations

Caterina Miranda Chloe Morgan Stella Sinnott Rogue Spencer

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS ACHIEVEMENT

This year’s spectacular Senior production was Stephen Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods, that intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. The cast, crew and musicians displayed excellence in all aspects of the production and demonstrable learning in the interwoven skills of singing, acting and dancing required in a musical of this calibre. A supremely talented team of students brought this musical to such magical life, in particular those Senior girls who combined their studies with the rigorous production rehearsal schedule. Congratulations to Year 12 cast members Kim Clifton (Baker’s Wife), Ali Farr (Rapunzel), Lulu Miskin (the Witch) and Coco Welsh (Cow), and musicians Sarah Kanuk (Double Bass) and Annese Lingafelter (Bassoon).

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SPORT ON THE WORLD STAGE

Lulu Miskin Lulu Miskin competed for Australia in Biathlon at the Youth Olympics in Lausanne in January 2020. She was named in the team after a great performance in the selection trial held at the Victorian Biathlon Championships, where she won two Gold medals in the Short Individual and the Short Sprint.

At the Youth Olympics Lulu was the best placed Australian, finishing 47th in the 10km Individual and 50th in the 6km Sprint. She also competed in the Mixed Relay, finishing 26th overall.

Lulu started her Biathlon career racing with the Kambala Cross Country team at the NSW Interschools Championships and discovered she has an aptitude for the sport.

AwardsKambala Blue Pocket – SnowsportsVictorian Champion – BiathlonAustralian Champion – Biathlon Australian Youth Olympics representative – Biathlon

Charlotte McGill Charlotte McGill represented Australia in Athletics at the Melanesian Regional Games Oceania, held in Townsville in June 2019, where she finished with the Bronze medal in the Long Jump. Charlotte had previously represented Australia in the 2019 Games in Vanuatu, earning a Bronze medal in the Triple Jump.

In her time at Kambala, Charlotte broke three School records, and anchored a record-breaking relay team with her teammates Katya Davy, Sophie Snyman and Rachel Tie.

Records2019 Senior Long Jump – 5.71mSenior Inter-House Relay (Circular) 4 x 100m Wentworth – 56.20s2019 Senior Championship 200m – 26.84s2019 Open Championship 100m – 12.25s

AwardsKambala Blue Pocket for AthleticsContribution to an IGSSA Representative teamNSWCIS Blue BarIGSSA Award for Australian Representative in Athletics

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH SPIRIT OF SERVICE

Kambala girls demonstrate a strong interest in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. During 2019, Year 12 students Stella Sinnott and Alannah Tapper were part of a group of

12 Senior students who completed a nine-day Gold hike through the Namadgi National Park in the ACT’s south-west. The girls hiked from Tharwa to their final destination of Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station via the Orroral Valley, and this was undoubtedly the most challenging expedition offered to our girls in recent years. The hike consisted of a combined practice and qualifying adventurous journey where the girls were tasked with the challenge of planning and organising all meals for nine days, as well as using orienteering skills to navigate through challenging ‘off-track’ terrain. It is hoped that the success of this expedition will inspire the girls to travel even further afield once they leave school.

Congratulations to Stella and Alannah who who were able to complete the Gold Award prior to their final examinations.

The Spirit of Service is one that seeks to imbibe the whole of one’s life with the values of compassion, humanity and humility. It was with this conviction that Zara Baxby, Kambala’s 2018/2019 Advocacy Prefect undertook her new role (formerly Charity Prefect).

“Advocacy Prefect is in many ways similar to Charity Prefect except it reflects a shift in focus; from not only focusing on raising money but also making sure that we build knowledge and compassion around local and global issues. We, as global citizens, now have a unique opportunity to accelerate positive change around the world and I believe that is what we have done at Kambala this year,” said Zara.

It was in this spirit that the Advocacy Committee (ably led by Zara and 2018/2019 Advocacy Leader, Lucy Alder) set about creating Advocacy Blasts, short informative web pages which assisted the School community to better understand a range of local and global issues, including climate change, safe relationships, homelessness, privilege, inequality and animal cruelty.

Congratulations to Zara for her leadership and service.

STUDENT LEADERS 2018/2019Prefect Executive Head Prefect, Darcy GoddardDeputy Head Prefect, Josephine Greenall-OtaHead Boarder, Monique LaurieDeputy Head Boarder, Evie White

PortfoliosDebating Prefect, Mary KhouryDrama Prefect, Kim CliftonEnvironment Prefect, Mirari Bartho WilcherMusic Prefect, Alexandra FarrSports Prefect, Luka MiskinVADT Prefect, Aimee RainbirdWellbeing Prefect, Zara Baxby

House LeadershipGurney: Claudia Chen, Daisy KirtonRoseby: Coco Welsch, Jade ThenHawthorne: Annese Lingafelter, Anna McClintockWentworth: Charlotte McGill, Sophia Snyman

Leadership and Service Excellence

2019 Portfolio Prefects.

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