THE BRUNSWICK - Brunswick Secondary College

THE BRUNSWICKVCE 2011Reflections& DestinationsHolly Moore – School Captain 2011My best ideas for getting through Year 12 and doing wellwould be to treat every SAC like an exam, work really hard forthem because it will pay off in the long run. Also, be insanelyorganised and write notes that will be good enough for thefinal exams – this will save you so much time and allow youto do other things in the lead up to the exams. Finally, havea social life, because you will be hard pressed to get throughsuch a tough year being a hermit.In 2012: Holly is studying Music at Monash University, a talentedsaxophonist, she intends to become a professional musician.Year 12, 2011Miranda Watson, College DuxCongratulations to Miranda Watson, the 2011 College Dux.Miranda, who obtained an Enter of 97.85 is excited to be studyingInternational Relations/ Arts at Australian National University.Miranda was also awarded the Australian Defense Force funded Long TanLeadership and Teamwork Award for her thoughtful contributions andcollaboration in all classes. Miranda truly exemplifies the school values ofteamwork, excellence and persistence.‘This year I will be moving to Canberra to attend The Australian NationalUniversity, doing a double degree in Arts and Asia-Pacific Studies. I will beliving in a residential college not far from campus, with about 500 otherANU students, and I’m very excited to be moving out and to learn howto live in my own. I feel very grateful to Brunswick Secondary College forhelping me achieve this, and very proud to be able to say I graduated asthe Dux of Brunswick. I’m sure it gets said all the time, but the teachersat a school are really what make the school great, and this is especiallytrue for Brunswick. My teachers were consistently hardworking and dedicatedthroughout my six high school years, therefore motivating me toachieve all I knew I was capable of. Memories from high school that willstay with me include the fun I had on camps and the friends I made,but will include the teachers I’ve admired from year 7 to year 12.Kara SchenkYear 12 was like a rollercoaster ride; the thought of going through the ridescared me. There were moments of joy and excitement, moments where Ifelt ill and exhausted, and then finally, at the end of exams I had a sense ofrelief. Not just the relief of completing my exams, but also that I had beenbrave enough to go through the entire thing with my head up and eyeswide open.My advice to Year 12s: Study hard, respect and help out your classmatesand never underestimate the support of your teachers. Most importantly,take care of your body and head with healthy food and exercise.In 2012:Kara is taking a gap year before studying Sports Managementat Latrobe UniversityChenkun ZhaoThis year I encourage everyone to study and live positively.There are often difficult times at school and home for all ofus; but it is important to always have motivation through thedesire of achieving a certain goal or simply the thought ofcompleting a significant stage inlife. I couldn’t have completed VCE without the endless encouragementand support from my mom.The other importantpart of Year 12 is valuing the relationships that formed withyour classmates, friends, teachers and other staff members atBSC; these can never be found elsewhere. Regarding exams, Ibelieve that everyone has their own method of studyand preparation. What is important is finding a method thatsuits you and allows you to manage your school and family lifeeffectively.In 2012: Chenkun who obtained an ATAR: 96.35 is studyinga Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne in 2011.She will also pursue studies in Italian.Jenny ZhuoThe most important lesson that I learnt during Year twelve isthat balance is key. It is ok to have a day off from study hereand there, as Year 12 is like a full-time job; busy, hectic andyour responsibilities never go away no matter how much youtry to block them out.In 2012: Jenny is studying Physiotherapy at Latrobe University.Jai ApplebyYear 12 is a stressful, yet exciting year and I encourage allcurrent year 12 students to take full advantage of the supportnetwork that surrounds them. Remember to pace yourselfand even though a little bit of socialising is good, excessivesocialising will damage your chances of performing to the bestof your ability.In 2012: Jai is taking a gap year and working as a SecondaryTeacher Assistant at Brunswick Secondary College. He islocated in the front office and manages student attendanceand excursions among the many and varied other tasks thatare expected of this role. He looks forward to meeting youthroughout the year.Left to Right: Chenkun Zhao / Jai Appleby / Miranda Watson / Kara Schenk / Holly Moore with Carl Allen, Director of Jazz, Juilliard School