One hundred and two students presented for the HSC, with 94 seeking an ATAR. Of these students, 22 achieved a total of 45 Band 6 (a mark above 90), across 21 subjects. Eight students achieved an ATAR above 90 and a further 18 with an ATAR above 80. We were very excited to have not one but two Duxes for 2016. Amy Abdilla and Karen De Raya received the impressive ATAR of 96.4, followed very closely by Brittney Monk with 95.9 and Lauren Abdilla with 94.55. Amy was also acknowledged as a Distinguished Achiever/All Rounder by BOSTES for achieving Band 6 in 10 of her units.

Further to this, our students also were placed in top positions across four subjects in the State. Sahanuja Thiyagesan (Year 11), was placed 1^st in the State in Tamil Continuers, Katarina Zrnic, 3^rd in the State in Croatian Continuers, Cortney Druery, 8^th in the State in Business Services and Ally Peng, 14^th in the State in Standard English.

Three students were acknowledged for exceptional practical work in both Drama and Dance. Megan Kay's Individual Drama project was nominated for Onstage. Two Dance students were also nominated for Call Back. Rhiannon Bowyer for her Major and Core performance and Alexandra Whelan for her Core performance.

The following table represents the students who achieved a Band 6 and the subjects they achieved them in:

These outstanding achievements placed St Patrick's in the top 200 schools and identifies us as one of the higher performing schools in the Macarthur area.

We have faith that the class of 2016 are ready to embrace the world beyond St Patrick's as they are well equipped young women and leaders of the future.