La Salle Academy graduates and twin brother and sister Stephen and Sarah Smith have been awarded scholarships to Sydney University under the Schools Recommendation Scheme.
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They were presented with the awards on Wednesday, February 6 at the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst’s annual awards ceremony for Academic Excellence.
The ceremony recognises students who achieved a Band 6 result in the 2018 HSC, were placed first in their course in the Diocese or received a nomination for a showcase.
Sarah Smith was recognised for an E4 (equivalent of Band 6) in Extension 1 Mathematics and first place in Chemistry.
Stephen Smith was recognised for an E4 in Extension 1 Mathematics and first place in Extension 2 Mathematics.
The twins will set off to Sydney to study a three year course at the University of Sydney this month.
Sarah will study a Bachelor of Medical Science and Stephen will study a Bachelor of Science.
Jake Gillmore received a Band 6 in Visual Arts.
Brielle Mendham received a Band 6 in Industrial Technology - Timber Furnishings along with inclusion of her major work in InTech and a nomination for shape.
Brielle was unfortunately unable to be at the ceremony to receive her award.
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Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
