Corowa High School students Harrison Le lievre (Year 11) Lexi Seabright and Phoenix Wight after finishing their first two HSC exams. Photo: Ben Black
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Corowa High School students are looking ahead to an exciting range of opportunities beyond the classroom, following a year of hard work, personal growth and the completion of their HSC examinations.
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Harrison Le lievre, Lexi Seabright and Phoenix Wight were among those preparing to take their next steps.
While some unexpected questions on their exams tested their knowledge, the students drew on different study techniques and their classroom learning to tackle the challenges.
Harrison (Year 11), said his music exam was more difficult than he expected, with unfamiliar questions about orchestral and string instruments proving particularly challenging.
“I felt good about this one, but it was a lot harder than I was expecting,” he said.
Phoenix agreed saying the music exam focused heavily on orchestral and classical music, including some questions he had not anticipated.
To prepare, Harrison focused on flashcards containing musical terminology, while essay writing helped him revise for other subjects.
His English examination also presented some challenges, particularly the Craft of Writing module, which required students to produce a piece in response to a given stimulus.
Lexi also found aspects of English demanding, identifying Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 as one of the more challenging components.
“We didn’t get the transcript of the play; we had to read it in the Elizabethan language,” she said.
Despite the demands of the examination period, the students can now turn their attention towards their ambitions beyond school.
After completing his studies next year, Harrison hopes to pursue a career in teaching, potentially at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, following in his father’s footsteps.
Lexi is similarly interested in teaching, with a particular focus on inclusive education, and is considering studying in Melbourne.
Phoenix, meanwhile, hopes to join the Royal Australian Navy before travelling after an initial two years of service.
Their ambitions reflect the variety of pathways available to Corowa High School’s graduating students, with many already taking steps towards further education and employment.
Corowa High School’s Class of ‘26 have had their names permanently marked on the town’s history as part of a tradition dating back to 1988 where Council installs a new section of footpath for the graduating class to leave their handprint as a lasting memory of their school years.
According to the school, 74 per cent of its Year 12 students are seeking a university pathway, while 57 per cent have already received early entry offers to university courses.
The offers include degrees in information technology, nutrition and dietetics, education and social work at Charles Sturt University, the University of Canberra, La Trobe University and Swinburne University.
Other students are awaiting their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results as they work towards courses including medicine, nursing, business and computer science.
School principal, Dr Joanne Bellette said she was proud of the student’s efforts and contributions throughout the year, highlighting the positive impact students had made on the school community.
“Although a small cohort, they have been a positive presence within our school community, and I congratulate each of them on their contributions and achievements,” Dr Bellette said.
“I wish every one of them the very best for the future and look forward to seeing where life takes them, knowing they will continue to make us proud in whatever pathways they choose.”
