It was an exciting morning for Dubbo College as the 2024 HSC results were released. Senior Campus Principal Glen Braithwaite and the rest of the school’s leadership team were thrilled for their students and staff after reading through the results.

For 2024, the campus’ students attained outstanding results, with 48 ‘Band 6’ results across 16 courses and 189 ‘Band 5’ results.

This followed on from the announcement of student Mason Olney coming first in the state for Construction, a testament to the commitment and diligence of students and staff during their education, particularly over the last seven terms.

“Mason’s First in Course was wonderful news, and to follow it up today with these stellar results is so very pleasing,” Mr Braithwaite said.

“These results showcase not only the number of students who have received outstanding results but the diversity of courses those results are represented in,” he said.

“Students at Senior Campus have demonstrated success across 34 subjects this year, covering both academic and vocational subjects.”

He said that the school continues to be deliberate in focussing on ensuring best practice is consistent throughout all classrooms.

Mr Braithwaite was also extremely pleased to announce that Senior Campus is above the state average in a range of subjects.

“This year, our results have elevated us above the state average in the following subjects: Community and Family Studies, English Studies, Food Technology, Mathematics Standard 1, Mathematics Extension 2, Society and Culture, VET Construction, and VET Hospitality.”

Dubbo Colleges, he said, “embrace a holistic approach to student development and education, with our intra and extracurricular programs meeting all student needs and ensuring they can follow a pattern of study to match their areas of interest”.

The success of 2024 is also reflected in the continuing uplift of results from the lower bands. This year has seen some of the lowest numbers for these bands in recent years.

“This is reflected in our results. It is not isolated to one faculty area, or one teacher, it is across our school – we know our students are diverse, and it’s not just about getting a great ATAR,” Mr Braithwaite said.

“Nothing works in isolation. It is a team effort,” he concluded.