Celebrating the Class of 2024

A huge mazal tov to the Class of 2024 on a very impressive set of HSC results, reflecting the talent, resilience and strong work ethic that resides within this cohort. We are also proud of the outstanding character and personal qualities of our Emanuel graduates that go beyond these excellent individual and collective academic achievements.

Our passionate and dedicated teachers play a vital role in the mentoring, guiding and support of each student. Their instructional expertise, coupled with their commitment to providing timely and targeted feedback, supports each of our students to thrive and be the best that they can be. We are very grateful. 

We are proud of our distinguished achievers – and equally proud of those students who worked hard and achieved their personal best.

We continue to have a significant number of students undertaking the more demanding Extension Courses. This reflects our commitment to challenging students to pursue learning at the highest level, prioritising academic growth and excellence over league table rankings.

Percentage of students completing Extension Subjects – Emanuel School versus State

Mazal tov to Alice Milner on her top achievable ATAR of 99.95 (top 50 out of 70 000 students sitting the HSC) and for her State rankings (6^th in Legal Studies and 9^th in Drama). Congratulations also to Zack Berkowitz (ATAR 99.75) who ranked 8^th in Business Studies.

Alice Milner commented on how the School has helped her develop a holistic outlook: “Emanuel has provided me with a combination of academic extra-curriculars, including Debating, Ethics Olympiads and Mock UN Trials, as well as sporting opportunities and musical ventures. These allowed me to develop different aspects of myself, providing knowledge and skills that will assist me throughout my life. It is through these opportunities that I was able to learn the balance of a happy life, accompanying academics with sport and music to create a wholeness in my identity.”

We are proud of the students included on the All-Round Achievers list: Zack Berkowitz (ATAR 99.75), Dean Klugman (ATAR 99.35), Alice Milner (ATAR 99.95) and Yael Rembach (ATAR 98.25).

Congratulations also to Marina Akstein, Mia Levin, Sophie Masnick, Alice Milner, Charlotte New and Milla Silberman on their nomination for both individual and group performances for the OnSTAGE HSC Showcase; Jesse Barel, on his nomination for his Composition for the ENCORE HSC Showcase and Kian Hamburger on his nomination for the Young Writers HSC Showcase.

Top Performing Subject Cohorts (Difference between School and State average)

As we remind our families each year, the annually published school rankings, often referred to as ‘league tables,’ only tell part of the story. They focus solely on the percentage of top-tier academic performances and do not capture the full breadth of our graduates’ attributes, values, and personal accomplishments. Such rankings can unwittingly prompt schools to prioritise scores over student wellbeing, pressuring some to step back from their senior studies. At Emanuel, we take a different approach.

Some of our students have overcome significant personal challenges in their final years of school and for this, we congratulate them. Our commitment is to the holistic development of each student. We value and support every step of their educational journey, celebrating achievements in all forms; academic, artistic, athletic, and community service, to name a few. Our focus remains steadfast on helping each student reach their personal best, in an environment that fosters growth, learning, and resilience. We are proud of the hard work and dedication our students demonstrate year after year, and we invite you to join us in celebrating every student’s unique path to success.