Scotch College

Seven Scotch boys earn Premier’s Awards

’That so many students receiving awards today juggled their academic work with a range of commitments to their schools, families, friends and communities is all the more remarkable,’ John Brumby, Premier

Words: Kieron Jones

Congratulations to the seven Scotch boys who were among the recipients of Premier’s Awards, announced on 22 May. Victorian Premier John Brumby made the awards to Victoria’s highest-scoring students in the 2007 VCE.

Three boys from the Class of ’07 received VCE High Achiever Awards, and a further four boys received awards for excellence.

The Scotch Premier’s Award recipients are:

• Ray Wang - Top All-Round VCE High Achiever and Chemistry (now studying Medicine at the University of Melbourne)
• Thomas Gin - Top All-Round VCE High Achiever (also studying Medicine at the University of Melbourne)
• Sonal Udayasiri - Top All-Round VCE High Achiever and Chemistry (also studying Medicine at the University of Melbourne)
• Christopher Hey - History and National Politics (now studying Arts/Law at Monash University)
• Tim Martin - Biology (now in Year 12)
• Luke Dawson - Design and Technology (now in Year 12)
• Minh-Quan Nguyen - International Studies (now in Year 12)

The 32 VCE High Achievers from around Victoria gained study scores of 46 or higher in at least five VCE studies in 2007. A further 250 students received awards for excellence.

Announcing the awards, Mr Brumby congratulated the students on the level of commitment and passion that they have brought to their studies. GS