High class: Seymour College dux for 2021 was Phrynne Grant with an ATAR of 99.05.
Seymour College’s values are respect, inspire and excel and its mission is to educate and provide opportunities for all students, and the proof is in its results.
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The college’s 2021 dux was Phrynne Grant with an ATAR of 99.05.
Phrynne is now studying a double bachelor’s degree in engineering and science with the world at her feet.
“I am looking to major in ecology and conservation biology for science, and possibly environmental engineering, both of which can help me get into the environmental and sustainability fields, about which I am very passionate,” she said.
“Ultimately, I hope to get a job travelling and helping people later in life, as well as definitely pursue further study in whatever fields I find most interest in.”
Financial goals: Ruby Sakarintr graduated from Seymour College in 2018 and studied a bachelor of commerce at the University of Melbourne.
Another of Seymour College’s recent success stories is Ruby Sakarintr, who graduated in 2018 having studied English, English literature, mathematical methods, legal studies and Australian history.
After a gap year, Ruby studied a bachelor of commerce at the University of Melbourne, majoring in finance and management.
“Due to graduate at the end of 2022, I hope to begin a career working in finance, strategy or consulting, and ultimately work abroad,” she said.
Reaching the summit: Future engineer and bicycle designer Doug Hooper (right) with his brother Max (left) and the pair’s father Dave carrying out important research.
The breadth of education on offer to students at Seymour College means there’s a broad range of directions they can pursue beyond school.
Max Hooper graduated from Seymour College in 2018 with an ATAR of 90.35.
However, two years earlier, when still in Year 10, Max completed the first year of VET engineering and was deciding whether to become a fitter and turner through an apprenticeship or go to university.
In Year 11, a visit to the National Youth Science Forum in Canberra led Max to choosing to study a bachelor of engineering in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics with honours at RMIT.
The practical skills Max developed through doing VET engineering, combined with a unit he completed at university in circuit analysis, has enabled him to develop and build the Mox-Box, a high-quality guitar effects pedal that music retailers are planning on distributing.
Now in his final semester of tertiary studies, Max is considering employment offers in graduate positions with two large corporations.
Meanwhile, Max’s brother, Doug Hooper, graduated from Seymour College in 2020 with an ATAR of 92.6.
He then accepted an offer to study mechanical engineering with honours at RMIT, hoping to eventually be employed in a graduate position within the cycling industry.
When he was in years 10 and 11, Doug completed his VET Certificate II in aviation, which gave him the opportunity to gain skills in operating a light aircraft, but also provided him with skills and knowledge that reduced his workload in a university unit he completed last semester.
Seymour College caters for 750 students from Foundation to Year 12 in the mainstream sector and ungraded students in the Inclusive Education Sector.
The college attracts a large number of students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) programs.
Exit student destination data indicates that a pleasingly high proportion of Seymour College students are proceeding to tertiary studies.
Seymour College is a prominent advocate and supporter of the Headstart program, illustrated by it having the most school-based registrations within the North Eastern Melbourne Area cluster of schools.
Mutual benefits: Seymour College’s Headstart program is bringing benefits for both students and local businesses.
Headstart provides secondary students with the opportunity to undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship while completing either their VCE or VCAL certificates.
For students, it allows them to begin their career of choice, developing workplace skills and knowledge while continuing their school education and friendships.
For employers, it is a low-cost means of recruitment, identifies talent at a young age and helps them integrate into the business.
Seymour College is hosting a senior school information night on Tuesday, August 9, from 6pm in the Seymour College arts centre, on the corner Loco and Anglesey streets.
The night will focus on pathways and subject selections within the VCE and the new Vocational Major and Headstart programs for 2023.
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