Bega High School HSC students have performed the best of the Valley's four tertiary institutions, with one even making the state's All Round Achievers list.
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Michael Stoddard scored the highest possible Band 6 results in five subjects, putting him in some elite company.
Michael was named first in Year 12 at September's BHS presentation assembly for his academic excellence, which in cluded top results in in Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2 and Physics.
Lumen Christi Catholic College student Kirsten Fraser achieved Band 6 results in four subjects - Biology, English Advanced, Mathematics and Studies of Religion 1.
That put her on the Distinguished Achievers list along with 18 other Bega Valley HSC students, for scoring in the highest possible band for one or more subjects.
Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell congratulated all 75,000 students across NSW who excitedly received their exam results on Tuesday morning.
"Congratulations to the 1449 students who received the All Rounder Achievers award this year, for scoring in the highest band in at least 10 units of study," Ms Mitchell said.
"A further 790 students received Top Achievers and 17,123 are on the Distinguished Achievers List.
"HSC students right across NSW should be feeling very proud of themselves this morning, because regardless of their results, they have come to the end of a very challenging year and now it is time to start thinking about what lies ahead," Ms Mitchell said.
"I want to congratulate each and every one of the 75,000 students who completed HSC courses this year.
"You should feel incredibly happy with your results today; I am sure your teachers, school and family are very proud of you."
Ms Mitchell added that the HSC prepares students for a number of opportunities after school.
"Whether you are heading off to vocational training or university, or plan to travel or work, the opportunities that the HSC affords you here, and around the world, are endless," she said.
"Whilst it is inevitable some of you may not have had the result you hoped for today, there are a number of different pathways available now to help you reach your goals.
"Completing your HSC is an incredible milestone and I wish you all the best for life after school, as you take all that you have learnt with you onto your next chapter," Ms Mitchell said.
2019 HSC Distinguished Achievers in the Bega Valley
(in alphabetical order)
Bega High School
Eli Badger - Music 1
Sam Jolley - Biology, Physics
Janet King - Mathematics
Dylan Moon - Mathematics Standard 2
Emma Roberts - PDHPE
Katlyn Smith - Spanish
Michael Stoddard - Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Physics
Alice Stewart - Food Technology
Eden Marine High School
Randall Edwin - Mathematics
Lauren Godfrey-Thoroughgood - English Advanced, English Extension, History Extension
Sarah McCamish - Design and Technology
Conor Schmidt - French Beginners
Lumen Christi Catholic College
Kirsten Fraser - Biology, English Advanced, Mathematics and Studies of Religion 1
Piper Mioni - Visual Arts
Riley Otton - Music 1
Grace Plevey - Studies of Religion 1, Hospitality Examination
Xavier Smith - Business Studies
Jackson Toms - Hospitality Examination
Chloe Walsh - Hospitality Examination
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
Emma Collins - Ancient History, Modern History
Kate Oastler - Biology Modern History
Emily Smith - Biology