Many recognised for hard work
By Jack Miller, Year 11, St Augustine’s College
ON February 7, St Augustine’s College commended the school’s academic high achievers at the first of its biannual academic awards assemblies.
The primary focus of the assembly reflects its namesake — to award those students who achieved highly during last year’s final semester.
The assembly celebrated current students’ academic achievement and success in the 2018 academic year and we also welcomed back the 29 graduating students from 2018 who achieved an OP between 1 and 5.
Most notably, among them were the eight students who received an OP1 in 2018, which is the best result in the college’s 90-year history.
An outstanding percentage of students (33.3) received an OP between 1 and 5, the highest percentage in the college’s history.
Dr Daniel D’Hotman, from the class of 2011, was the guest speaker on the morning, challenging students to work hard and to avail themselves of every opportunity, as the combination of experiences can contribute to future successes.
Ben Ryan, the dux of 2018, added that success does not come easy. Hard work is essential. The boys are grateful to both of these young men for taking the time to join us and give their thoughts on what has contributed to their own success.
We were also very proud to recognise the 145 students from Years 8-12 who had excellent results on their semester 2, 2018 report cards.
Their diligence, tenacity, and application to work is commendable. In summary, the first academic awards ceremony was a morning of advice and recognition. If there’s one thing I took away, it’s the need for hard work.
Whether that be hard work as a result of choosing what you love or persistence with subjects you might not like, it’s the singular trait that results in any success whatsoever.
After the assembly, the awardees and their guests were invited to have morning tea together and to mix and chat with the most recent, most successful Saints alumni.