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Lisa Visentin scored an impressive 19 out of 20 possible marks to become the Australian History Award winner for 2007. A keen hockey player, Lisa is currently in Europe playing hockey. Lisa attended Casuarina Senior College and was one of the Top 20 students in the NT with a TER score of 98. The Australia Day Australian History Award is presented to the student (s) who scored the top mark in this subject in year 12. | |
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Alison Farquhar from Casuarina Senior College has scored the highest mark for the study of year 12 Australian History and won the Australia Day Council NT’s Australian History Award. Alison will receive a cheque for $500 on Australia Day at the Lord Mayor’s Flag Raising Ceremony. We like to encourage more students to choose to study Australian History and this prize is a small recognition for those who excel in this area of study." said Heather Sjoberg, Chairman of the Australia Day Council NT Eighteen year old Alison scored an impressive 19 out of 20 to win the prize. "I chose to study Australian History as I felt I didn’t know enough." said Alison "Australians should know their history to hopefully learn from their mistakes or at least use this information to move toward an Australia that is culturally unified and tolerant." Alison hopes to study a double science and arts degree, travel overseas and continue her interest in debating, latin dancing, reading and spending time with family and friends. | |
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He won this award by achieving the highest Year 12 score in the publicly examinable subject of Australian History. A student of Casuarina Secondary College, William also scored highly in English and Accounting. In the immediate future William hopes to study at the Australian National University in Canberra for a commercial/Law degree. "I really wanted to do a history subject as I believe that we have to learn where we came from so we do not repeat the mistakes of the past." He said. "While I could have taken any history subject, I chose Australian History as the one most relevant to where I am now." He continued. "It was a good choice as the class was very interesting." He concluded. Darwin born William has a wide area of interest including computer games, unicycling and being a trombonist. William will recieve his ward of $500 at the Board of Studies presentation in February | |
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The Award is presented annually on Australia Day to the student who scores the highest mark in the publically examinable subject of Australian History. Darwin born Rachael has always loved history and would like to continue to study it at University. "I found Australian History a really exciting topic, especially the areas of immigration and migrants" said Rachael. "This led to my independent comparative study about the achievements of Alec Fong Lim and Ray Chin, which I also received top marks for" Rachael concluded. Another area that Rachael excelled in was Visual Arts for which she also scored the top mark of 20. In the future Rachael hopes to attend University to study a Bachelor of Arts, possibly journalism. She also will continue to pursue her other interests, Tai Chi and Yoga. Rachael received her Award, worth $500 at the Lord Mayor’s Flag Raising on Australia Day 2004. | |
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Kerri Thomas (18) of Nhulunbuy, Emma Connelly (17) of Howards Springs and Alison Hayward (17) of Gunn all scored 18 out of a possible 20 and so will share the prize. While they all have different areas of interest, with Kerri planning to do mission and community work, Emma a Bachelor of Education and Alison a course in Environmental Science, they all share a passion for History. "The Australia Day Australian History Award is to encourage young people to study their history and to recognise excellence. We are very pleased that 3 such diverse young women have benefitted from studying this great Nation’s history." said Carole Miller, Chairman of the Australia Day Council NT The Australia Day Council NT Australian History Award for the year 12 Student who achieves the highest score in the publicly examinable subject of Australian History, will be awarded to Emma Connelly at the Litchfield Flag Raising and Alison Hayward at the Palmerston Flag Raising on Australia Day. Kerri Thomas will have left to commence her mission work overseas and so has received her award by mail. | |
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The Award, valued at $500 is intended to encourage more young Territorians to study Australian History and to recognise excellence in those who do. Melissa has completed most of her schooling in the Territory having attended schools in both Alice Springs and Darwin. "I chose Australian History because I enjoy studying the past and understanding how things happened." said Melissa. "Studying your country’s history helps you understand where you came from and how people work" For Melissa, the most interesting aspect of Australian History was studying how the Northern Territory was settled, its establishment and the hardships the early pioneers suffered. "While Melissa’s ambition is to go to University and study information technology, this thoughtful young woman will carry the benefits of studying her Nation’s history with her for life," commented Carole Miller. The Australia Day Council NT Australian History Award for the year 12 Student who achieves the highest score in the publicly examinable subject of Australian History, will be awarded to Melissa James at the Lord Mayor’s Flag Raising Ceremony at Marrara on Australia Day 2002. | |
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"In giving this Australian History Award, the Australia Day Council NT hopes to encourage more young people to study their country's history." said Carole Miller, Chairman of the Australia Day Council NT. This remarkable 17 year old was born in the Territory and hopes to continue her studies at the Northern Territory University. Her other interests include amateur photography. "I first took Australian History to make up my credits, but then I found it really interesting." said Amy when asked why she chose Australian History. "I found NT History particularly fascinating and very easy to study. I would highly recommend that other kids consider tackling this subject in Year 12." Amy will receive her Award at the Flag Raising Ceremony in Alice Springs on Australia Day. | |