Here is our interview with Bailey.

1. How are you feeling about your ATAR?

It feels amazing that all the long hours I’ve put in through the year towards studying have finally paid off.  A 94.65 was honestly higher than I was expecting to get and the fact that I also got school dux is great.

2. What are your future goals?

My future goals mainly revolve around going to university and studying international relations. I hope to eventually get myself in a position where I am either contributing to Australia’s diplomacy on the world stage or working around policy making.

3. Is there anyone you’d like to thank at RSC?

I’d like to thank all of my teachers who helped me focus in class and enjoy the subjects I was learning. Specifically, a massive thanks to Mr. Heaton who took our Maths Methods class for this year and did so much to help us excel. Additionally, I wouldn’t have been able to go so far without the kindness and friendliness of most of the year 12 cohort this year.

4. What is the best thing about going to school at RSC?

The best thing about going to RSC for me was how welcoming everyone was, especially when I came back to Rowville after being away for a semester. Being made to feel welcome did wonders for me in helping me grow as a person

5. Do you have any advice for current students and how they can achieve their goals.

If you have a particularly lofty goal for year 11 and 12, don’t leave your studying for the last month before exams. Instead, try and study consistently all year so that by the time exam season starts, you can focus on practice exams rather than relearning the basics. Additionally, surround yourself with people who push you to study and grow to the best of your ability.