The Tasmanian Qualifications Authority
The 2011 High Achievers and their aspirations.
Vocational Education Training
Susan Dare, Rosny College
Certificate II in Tourism
Susan plans to travel around Australia and eventually to work in the
Tourism/Hospitality industry.
Hannah Eyles, Rosny College
Certificate II in Community Recreation
Hannah aims to complete a Certificate III and IV in fitness to become a personal
trainer and she plans to become a physical education teacher and to teach
swimming.
Rosie Griffiths, Rosny College
Certificate II in Tourism
Rosie would like to travel extensively and one day become an events or
restaurant manager.
Madeline Jago, Marist Regional College and Stepping Ahead Training &
Development Certificate III in Children’s Services Madeline would like to work
in Children’s Services and plans to study further in this area in the future.
Georgia MacGibbon, Hobart College
Certificate II in Tourism
This year Georgia plans to complete her aerobic instructor’s training to enable
her to run her own business. She also aims to work overseas to broaden her
cultural experiences. Georgia’s goal is to work in Events Management.
Morgan Ralston, Marist Regional College
Certificate II in Tourism
This year Morgan will be studying a Bachelor in Business at the University of
Tasmania on the Cradle Coast with an aim to work in tourism or events
management in the future.
Kody Roughley, Claremont College
Certificate III in Information Technology Kody will continue working in a local
computer store whilst completing a VET Hospitality course. He aims for a career
incorporating his interest in information technology and finance
Guy Swan, Claremont College
Certificate II in Music
Guy is enrolled in a Bachelor of Visual Communication at the University of
Tasmania and plans a career in this field.
James Tassell, Claremont College
Certificate II in Sport and Recreation
James will continue with senior secondary studies this year. He has a traineeship
with KFC. He hopes to have a career as a fire fighter or train to become a sports
teacher
Laxmi Timsina, Launceston College
Certificate III in Children’s Services
Laxmi plans to do casual work in a Child Care Centre while studying for a
Diploma of Children’s Services at the Tasmania Polytechnic. Eventually she
would like to take on further university studies to become a teacher.
Hayley Whayman, Guilford Young College
Certificate III in Children’s Services
Hayley plans to commence a Diploma of Children’s Services whilst working
part-time. She would like to own and operate a family day care centre in the
future.
Kristoffer (Kenneth) Jimenez from Guilford Young College.
(Unable to be present at the Award Ceremony)
Academic studies
Rosa Bishop, Scotch Oakburn College
In 2012 Rosa will combine volunteer English teaching in southern China with
learning Mandarin and travelling around east Asia. In 2013 she hopes to study at
the Australian National University with possible future career options in the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, non-government, not-for-profit
organisations or the United Nations.
Clare Browne, Fahan School
Clare intends to study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne for
2012. Her goals are to finish a degree in genetics and maths and become a
maths/science teacher.
James Cameron, Launceston Church Grammar School
James will study a Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne. His goals
are to pursue his interests in chemistry and to participate in a wide range of
sports.
Melanie Cocker, The Friends’ School
After a gap year in 2012, Melanie plans to study medicine at Monash University.
Her goal is to be an obstetrician and practise rural medicine.
Grace Constable, St Michael’s Collegiate School
Grace will be studying for a Bachelor of Science (majoring in physics). She would
like to complete a PhD and make a valuable contribution to society in an area of
science.
Isaac Dalla Fontana, Elizabeth College
Isaac will study a combined Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws at the
University of Tasmania, majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. He hopes to take
up an international exchange and wants to work in technical fields of law or in
promoting evidence-based public policy.
Emily Forsyth, Launceston College
Emily will be studying an Arts/Law Degree at the University of Tasmania in
2012.
Grace Fulton, St Michael’s Collegiate School
Grace intends to study economics and will continue studying German. She plans
to undertake postgraduate studies to equip her for work in a global environment.
Andrew Gardner, The Friends’ School
Andrew plans to study a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Engineering at the
University of Tasmania in 2012. He would like to work as an Engineer and
complete his science degree focussing on mathematics.
Aden Handasyde, Rosny College
Aden plans to study Biotechnology and Medical Research at the University of
Tasmania. His goals include studying ageing and cancer-related medical
research, focusing upon potential cures.
Ellie House, Marist Regional College
Ellie plans to study either a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with a Diploma of
Languages in Adelaide, or a Bachelor of Music followed by a Master in Music
Therapy in Melbourne. As a Speech Pathologist or Music Therapist, Ellie wants
to help people unlock their potential.
Georgia Jaffray, Marist Regional College
Georgia plans to study science and engineering at Monash University,
specialising in chemical engineering. Her goal is to help others through making
modern industrial processes more sustainable.
Cassandra Joore-Short, Launceston College
Cassandra intends to study Art theory at the University of Tasmania and hopes
to travel to North America. Cassandra wants to complete postgraduate study at
either Oxford or Cambridge University, with her ideal career as an Art Historian
in the British Museum.
Dustin Viet Anh Le, Launceston College
Dustin plans to study medicine at Monash University in Melbourne. His goal is
to become a doctor with the skills to help those suffering pain.
Sarah Lock, The Friends’ School
During 2012 Sarah will pursue her lifelong passion by studying dance fulltime at
the Brent Street Studios in Sydney. Sarah hopes to explore a brief career in dance
before returning to Hobart to complete qualifications in medicine.
Elliott Lovell, The Friends’ School
During 2012 Elliot plans to work locally then travel overseas.
Elliot is still formulating his goals for the future, but he is confident that his
studies will be in science and music.
Nanak Narulla, The Hutchins School
Nanak will be moving to Sydney in February to study medicine at the University
of New South Wales. Nanak hopes to graduate with a respectable score and to
succeed professionally as a physician.
Eleanor Nicklason, Elizabeth College
In 2012 Eleanor plans to move to Melbourne to start a Bachelor of Biomedicine at
the University of Melbourne. Her goal is to find an area of of science or medicine
that she is truly passionate about and to make a lasting contribution in that field.
Caitlin Paul, St Michael’s Collegiate School
Caitlin plans to study medicine at the University of Tasmania.
Her goals are to finish her degree and then to work or undertake further study
overseas for a few years.
Penelope Player, Scotch Oakburn College
Penelope plans to go to the University of Sydney to study aerospace engineering
in their space stream. In the future she hopes to be involved in a space program,
either as an astronaut or as a director.
Clive Reekie, Hobart College
Clive plans to undertake a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery at the
University of Tasmania. He also plans to undertake a diploma of musical
performance part time at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music to further
develop his understanding of music. Clive’s’ goals include specialising in general
practice or anaesthetics, while pursuing his passion for music.
Subhashaan Sreedharan, Hobart College
Subhashaan will take a gap year in 2012. His future goal is to study and work in
the field of veterinary science where he can make a difference to the lives of
animals.
Zachary Williams, Launceston College
This year Zachary will commence studying medicine at the University of
Tasmania.
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