A TRINITY Anglican College Thurgoona student has made her own piece of history by being the top student in the state in one of her HSC subjects.
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Amy Thomas, 18, beat more that 10,000 other students when she achieved 99 per cent in modern history.
She was joined by 106 other students who had topped different subjects at a special First in Course presentation in Redfern, Sydney, on Tuesday night.
“I was really surprised — I still don’t think I quite believe it,” Amy said.
“I found out on Friday but I wasn’t allowed to tell anyone except close family.
“My parents couldn’t believe it either and there were lots of hugs and kisses, they were really impressed and proud.”
The presentation night was attended by Education Minister Verity Firth.
“Everyone was really excited to be there,” Amy said.
“And it was good to meet other people who had come first because we were all feeling the same feelings and it was a first for all of us.”
Seven students from the state achieved a first place in two courses. In four subjects two or more students were awarded equal first.
After a gap year spent working at a school in England, Amy plans to study a double degree of psychology and modern history at ANU.
Trinity principal Steven O’Connor said Amy had immersed herself in school life and was vice-captain of the college.
“She was absolutely involved in everything going on at the school,” he said.
“She’s very well known to the school community and highly regarded and is one of those great independent learners.
“Without a doubt throughout my professional career those students who do the best are those who take their studies seriously but also want to get involved in as many things as they possibly can.
“They’re the ones that get the best educational and academic results and they gain so much through those other activities; Amy is a classic example of that.”
Mr O’Connor said the school’s year 12 group had performed well.
Out of 20 courses taught at the school, 19 average scores were above the state average.
Of the 30 students who completed their HSC, 93 per cent recorded results in bands five or six in two unit courses, and half will appear on the Board of Studies’ Distinguished Achievers list.
“We’re incredibly proud of Amy but the pride extends to the entire year.”
