WITH THE release of ATAR scores on Friday, December 13, it is with great pride that I can announce that we have received our best-ever across-the-board ATAR outcomes, growing our tradition of outstanding results.
A remarkable six students achieved ATAR scores above 99, placing them in the top 1% of the state. These results would equate to OP1s in the previous system and are the school’s best ever results. To have six students at this level is unbelievable. The remarkable Noah-Jay McArdle received the school’s highest result – a 99.80.
Added to this, 25% of students achieved an ATAR score above 90. All of these results stem from having wonderful students combined with fantastic teachers and deliberate and targeted curriculum programs.
Importantly, every student at Coolum State High School was successful and all of them have plans for exciting careers and courses ahead. We are so proud of them all.
Coolum High’s results place it in the highest tier of schools. To see, up close, the diligence and determination of these students is truly remarkable. The precision of the teachers and the way in which they strive for excellence is truly next-level and something for which I am extremely grateful.
Perhaps the greatest reward is in hearing the gratitude of the parents of these students. All of them speak glowingly of the nurturing and care our students receive, as well as the sheer quality of teaching in the classroom.
I believe that the Coolum community should be extremely proud of the young people we have nurtured together. Significantly, education matters in our community, matching the natural beauty that drew us all here in the first place. At times, we have to pause and wonder, is there really anywhere better on earth? Congratulations go out to all our graduating students – I know you will join me in being extremely proud of them!