SLEEPLESS nights were a common theme on Sunday, while thousands of students across the state awaited the release of their VCE results Monday morning.
While a majority of students opted for a text which came through at 7am, others decided to endure the wait until 9am and check their ATAR online.
A number of students from schools across Casey received pleasing results, including Cranbourne Secondary College student Kevin Tangga.
Much to the delight of Kevin, he received an ATAR of 92, allowing him to complete his arts degree at Monash University next year.
To add a little more to his excitement, on Monday, Kevin was presented with a Monash University Community Leaders Scholarship, which entitles him to $6000 and the chance to become an Access Monash Ambassador.
The role model student said he was thrilled with his results and is excited about the opportunities which lie ahead.
“I wanted this result and I managed to get it, so that was great,” the Berwick resident said.
Kevin shared some of his secrets to success, which included balance and planning.
“It is all about motivation and self-discipline,” he said.
“You have to stick to your plan and never lose sight of your goal,” he said.
Kevin said his final year of school was more than just working, and he encapsulated the year as a whole.
“For me it was more than just studying, it was the experience,” he said.
“I got to share it with Cranbourne Secondary and I love all of my peers.”
Kevin’s brother, who has been studying at Monash for the previous year, was also granted the same scholarship.
Cranbourne Secondary College principal Ken Robins was delighted with the success of his students.
“We are really pleased with results of the students, who have achieved beyond our expectations,” he said.
“We have some outstanding individual performances, including five students who achieved over 90.”
Students from other schools in the area also achieved remarkable results, including those from Hampton Park Secondary College.
Senior School Manager for the school, Steven Silestean said the school overall was very pleased with the marks attained.
“From what we can see our study scores over 40 have improved,” he said.
The manager also mentioned it was pleasing to see a number of Year 11s score great results for their VCE subject.
“What is pleasing is that a number of results have come from Year 11 students doing a Year 12 subject, which means they have set themselves up for next year,” Mr Silestean said.
