Year 12

Thursday, January 24

Outstanding students receive Governor's commendations

The outstanding academic and community achievements of six students from Catholic schools have been recognised after they were named 2018 Governor of South Australia Commendation Excellence Award recipients.

A year to remember for the Class of 2017

From late night study sessions, to playing sport and working part-time jobs – the top students from the Class of 2017 all juggled the rigours of Year 12 in different ways.

Tessa McHugh outside Old Parliament House.

Tessa stays focused despite cancer diagnosis

Managing the after effects of surgeries to overcome a rare form of cancer would be reason enough for most students to put their Year 12 studies on hold. However, despite the physical and emotional strain of dealing with her health issues, Tessa McHugh was determined to finish her secondary schooling with her friends at Xavier College.

Setting high standards in many different ways

Glenelg parishioner and St Aloysius College graduate Clare Peterson had her work cut out for her in Year 12 but not just because of her studies.