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Celebrating Academic Excellence at John XXIII College

John XXIII College celebrates a standout semester with 16 High Distinction averages, 40 Distinctions averages, and rising success through academic mentoring and support.
Academic Dinner Award Winners
Academic Dinner Award Winners

At John XXIII College, we take immense pride in the academic achievements of our students. Their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have been reflected in their outstanding results. Last semester, 16 students achieved High Distinctions and 40 students earned Distinctions across various subjects, an improvement that reflects our growing academic culture and the success of our support programs.

This encouraging trend is a testament to the strength of our academic program and the dedication of our academic mentors. With structured support, tailored guidance, and a vibrant learning environment, our students are empowered to push boundaries and excel in their chosen fields.

Distinctions

We congratulate the following students who achieved a Distinction Average:

Pippa Barnes
Madeleine Begg
Luke Berry
Alison Bolt
Juliet Borean
Patrick Broe
Jasmyn Bull
Francesca Burke
Gemma Chittendon
James Collier
Tara Collins
Oscar Corah
Charlotte Crawford
Kristen Deller
Indigo Devlin
Laura Flack
Kitty Foley
Sophie Gale
Lucia Haan
Ethan Hansen
Stella Hopkins
Grace Khoury
Ruby Laforest
Edward Laukka
Stephanie Lee
Jack Levinson
Darcy Mansul
Isabel McCaughey
James Northcote
Cooper Ohlsson
Jessica O'Mara
Edith O'Rourke
Lauren Peach
Laura Penning
Darcy Robertson
Poppi Sheridan
Charlie Simmonds
Luella Tobin
Benjamin Ward
Zachary Yap

 

High Distinctions

An exceptional achievement, the following students achieved a High Distinctions Average:

Zachary Brownjohn
Stephen Clarke
Kenzie Clews
Henry Dudesin
Jasmine Evans
Yushan Gao
Harriet Hughes
Raechel McKinnon
Jessica Millin
Jesse Noad
Felix O’Brien
Darcey Sharpe
Thomas Skeffington
Lachlan Simmonds
Rongting Sun
Em Webb

 

Highest Achievers

Special recognition goes to the following students who attained the highest marks in their respective subjects:

Stephen Clarke: Optimisation for Economics

Yas Coletran: Macroeconomics

Jess Millin: Lawyers, Justice, and Ethics

Jess O’Mara: Foundations of Australian Law

Em Webb: Microeconomics 2

 

Highest WAM (Weighted Average Mark) Recipients

The highest WAM achievers from each university are:

Australian Catholic University: Rachel McKinnon

University of Canberra: Patrick Broe

Australian National University: Zachary Brownjohn

 

Accies Winners

These students have been recognised by their Academic Mentors for their excellence and contributions within their academic and college community:

Charlie: Will Andrew

Jesse: Milla Brown

Harriet: Gee Jackson

Gracie: Brydie Turner

Jack: Giselle Holmes

Zach: Stella Farrow

James: Jess Millin and David Nugent

Jess Millin: Hugo Sharkey and Zach Yapp

Em Webb: Molly Orock

Ethan: Xavier Butler

Ben: Steph Lee

Stephen: Hamish Hammerton

Congratulations to all our students for their outstanding accomplishments. Your hard work and determination continue to inspire the John XXIII College community, and we look forward to even greater achievements in the future!

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