Welcome to 2024!
I hope you enjoyed a relaxing Christmas break and a joyous start to 2024 and you are feeling refreshed for the year ahead. As we embark on a new school year, I am reminded of the resounding words from Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future." I’m sure these words resonate with many of us as we look ahead to another exciting year of learning and growth at JPC.
The start of a new school year can yield many mixed emotions, and I hope that these comforting words remind us that it’s ok to feel excited and nervous but to also enjoy the journey ahead. Whatever you may feel about your first day of school (or your child’s first day of school), remember that everyone has been in this position in their lives.
Our ongoing commitment to inspiring excellence within our students continues to serve as the foundation of the College. As we embark on this shared journey of discovery and achievement, may the words of Jeremiah serve as a guiding light, inspiring us to foster an environment where each student can thrive at the College.
Year 12 ATAR results
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their outstanding exit results. Since I last wrote to you, we have received updated data and I wish to share with you, these exceptional achievements.
89% of the total Year 12 cohort in 2023 were ATAR-eligible. ATAR results are calculated by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) and are treated as confidential. They are only released to each individual student who has the option to share their results with the College. Therefore, the statistics below represent ATAR results known to the College and represent 94% of our ATAR-eligible students.
We congratulate College Dux, Aaron D’Mello, and College Proxime Accessit, Mehdi Hussain, who both achieved the top ATAR of 99.95 – two of only 34 in Queensland
9% of the known ATAR-eligible Year 12 cohort achieved an ATAR of 99 or above, placing them in the top 1% of the state
27% of the known ATAR-eligible Year 12 cohort achieved an ATAR of 95 or above, placing them in the top 5% of the state
40% of the known ATAR-eligible Year 12 cohort achieved an ATAR of 90 or above, placing them in the top 10% of the state
71% of the known ATAR-eligible Year 12 cohort achieved an ATAR of 80 or above, placing them in the top 20% of the state
Eighteen students received recognition from the Premier for achieving six A results
Six students achieved a perfect score (100%) in one of their subjects.
We are thrilled to announce that 98.3% of our domestic students who applied received an offer for a place at university, 18.5% of the students who received an offer used their VET Pathway. Congratulations Class of 2023, we look forward to following your success.
John Paul College is an academically non-selective school that offers our diverse community of students an all-round holistic education and a range of pathways to tertiary study and other career paths. We are committed to personalising each student's learning journey and helping them discover their passions and strengths.
We thank and acknowledge our dedicated teachers for their stewardship of our Seniors throughout their John Paul College journey. Thank you to our parents and caregivers who worked in partnership with us during their students' schooling.
