EXCELLENT
HSC RESULTS 2009
Congratulations to the
class of 2009
It is with much pride that we acknowledge
the significant success of the 2009 Year
12 cohort in their HSC examinations.
Throughout the year, these commendable
students have shown themselves to be a
particularly close knit group, supportive of
each other at all times and collaborative
in their approach to study. This strong
sense of community spirit no doubt was
a contributing factor to their fine HSC
achievements.
It is pleasing to note that the girls have
not only achieved academically, but have
shown a strong sense of compassion
and service in their contribution to
Abbotsleigh. They have embraced a
broad range of opportunities afforded to
them at Abbotsleigh and leave the School
well equipped to face the challenges of
the future.
Outstanding 2009 ATAR results
Erin Martin 99.75
Sarah Hedberg 99.60
Sarah Lorimer 99. 20
Naomi Cooper 99.15
Sarah Merewether 99.15
Joanne Ting 99.05
Kirsten Vo-Phuoc 98.90
Michelle Ma 98.55
Laura Cameron 98.50
Alexandra Davis 98.35
Isabel Hedberg 98.25
Alexandra Rutledge 98.25
The above list only includes ATAR scores collected
by 18 December 2009. A comprehensive HSC report
will be available in late January.
Top ATAR student shows dedication
across all subjects
Erin Martin left no stone unturned in
preparing for her final HSC examinations.
She received a score of 100 for PDHPE
and was in the top band for all her
subjects. An exceptional effort.
Significant achievements
Top achievers list
Students who gain 90% or more in at
least 10 units are recognised each year.
This year we have more than 10 students
who have gained such an honour.
12 Units over 90: Alexandra Davis,
Erin Martin; 11 Units over 90: Sarah
Hedberg, Sarah Lorimer, Joanne Ting;
10 Units over 90: Naomi Cooper, Nicole
Foo, Gabrielle Ho, Elizabeth Jackson,
Kara Ling, Sarah Merewether
Outstanding results by subject
■ 100% of Abbotsleigh candidature in
top band: Latin Continuers, Drama
■ 100% of Abbotsleigh candidature in
top 2 bands: French Continuers, French
Extentsion, German Extension, Music 1,
Music 2, Music Extension, Visual Arts
■ Over 90% of students in top 2 bands:
Earth and Environmental Science, English
Extension 1, Geography, Mathematics
Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2,
Studies of Religion
Best in subject
■ Noni Chan 1st in Music 2
■ Alexandra Davis 6th in Drama
■ Elizabeth Jackson 7th in Drama
■ Erin Martin 3rd in PDHPE
■ Sarah Merewether 9th in Visual Arts
OnStage, Artexpress, DesignTECH
and Encore news
Two of our Drama students were
nominated for OnStage, the annual HSC
performance event. Alexandra Davis was
nominated for her work entitled I Thought
About Murder and Freya Sombroek was
selected to perform her piece, A Low
Opinion of Reality.
The Artexpress exhibition will showcase
the major works of two of our Visual
Arts students. Archie – Collection of
works by Elizabeth Andersen and Not so
Still Life – Painting by Karina Wileman
will be featured in the annual display.
Sarah Merewether’s A Battle to Survive
(Homage to Durer) – Printmaking was
also nominated for exhibition. Katherine
Strouthos and Julia Ward were both
nominated for the DesignTECH exhibition.
Noni Chan and Candice Linton-Smith
were nominated for the Encore concert.
Abbotsleigh Drama excels
Congratulations to our Drama
Department and students – 100% of
students achieved Band 6 and two
students were in the state’s top 10.
Well done to all!
Top music student in NSW
Noni Chan has topped the Music 2
course as an accelerated Year 11
student. This is a wonderful achievement
which shows her dedication and
commitment to hard work. Noni will
continue to share her talent in our music
groups in 2010 while she completes her
Year 12 studies.
Student leaders show high
academic success
Two of our Prefect Executive, Alexandra
Davis and Sarah Lorimer, gained top
honours. Alexandra Davis has been our
Vice-Head of Houses and has been very
active in supporting all school functions
and leading the House Captains and
School in various events.
Sarah Lorimer has been the Vice-Head
of Service and has led the student body
through a school project supporting a
school in Kiribati. Both of these students
have had a significant leadership role and
we congratulate them for their sense of
balance and success.
2009 Band summaries
Band 6 Band 5 Band 4

Number of
Subject % Abb % NSW % Abb % NSW % Abb % NSW
students
Ancient History 29 31.03 11.67 37.93 25.22 20.68 25.37
Biology 49 24.48 6.81 48.97 24.87 24.48 32.24
Business Studies 55 38.18 8.02 43.63 29.66 14.54 30.18
Chemistry 42 7.14 10.86 33.33 27.78 59.52 32.41
Design and Technology 19 42.10 8.44 47.36 25.95 10.52 37.55
Drama 19 100.00 12.30 0.00 34.82 0.00 34.72
Earth & Environmental Science 13 7.69 8.01 84.61 32.56 7.69 37.50
Economics 17 29.41 13.98 47.05 33.01 17.64 25.47
English Standard 21 0.00 0.20 47.61 5.15 52.38 30.70
English Advanced 117 29.05 11.27 52.13 40.62 18.80 36.79
French Continuers 9 55.55 26.01 44.44 29.61 0.00 29.16
Geography 42 57.14 11.24 40.47 28.47 2.38 27.75
German Continuers 6 33.33 23.33 33.33 26.66 33.33 24.24
Information Processes and Technology 14 7.14 8.19 42.85 23.37 35.71 33.00
Japanese Continuers 1 0.00 22.47 0.00 33.08 100.00 21.47
Latin Continuers 1 100.00 64.67 0.00 24.45 0.00 8.69
Mathematics 54 14.81 15.76 33.33 26.69 42.59 28.36
Mathematics General 62 19.35 5.86 43.54 18.80 27.41 29.48
Modern History 46 26.08 9.13 58.69 31.79 15.21 36.92
Music 1 5 60.00 14.86 40.00 42.97 0.00 29.30
Music 2 8 62.50 27.96 37.50 52.66 0.00 16.09
PDHPE 33 57.57 8.50 27.27 23.14 9.09 28.60
Physics 23 8.69 11.44 69.56 30.12 13.04 26.77
Senior Science 15 60.00 7.64 26.66 28.56 6.66 31.17
Studies of Religion 1 20 30.00 11.30 65.00 37.36 5.00 34.11
Visual Arts 27 48.14 12.29 51.85 41.70 0.00 36.15

Band E4 Band E3

Number of
Subject % Abb % NSW % Abb % NSW
students
English Extension 1 41 41.46 22.46 56.09 61.77
English Extension 2 24 29.16 28.18 50.00 51.49
French Extension 4 50.00 50.46 50.00 41.66
German Extension 3 0.00 26.66 100.00 46.66
History Extension 13 23.07 23.35 61.53 50.27
Mathematics Extension 1 39 38.46 34.37 58.97 47.18
Mathematics Extension 2 18 38.88 39.87 55.55 49.41
Music Extension 4 75.00 51.81 25.00 42.72

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)

Formerly known as the UAI, this rank represents scaled HSC results based on each student’s best 10 units (including the two compulsory
units of English). The results are ranked by the Universities Admission Centre on a statewide basis and assigned a ‘percentile’ that is
calculated to the second decimal place rounded to five. The scaled mark for each course is based on the quality of the candidates in that
course in that year. The maximum ATAR is 99.95 and a ranking of 99 or better indicates the top 2% of the state candidature. These rankings
are used by universities to give admission to courses. ATARs are private to individual students and can be known with certainty only when
students inform the School.