iAchieve
Let our students tell you about their
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES and
ASTOUNDING ACHIEVEMENTS

Cambridge University Program - Paris Arens-Strelnikoff
Paris Arens-Strelnikoff – Year 12
Being part of the Cambridge University Medicine Immersion Program in the UK was one of Paris’s most valuable experiences and helped open his eyes to the world of opportunities.
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Australian Mathematics Competition - Bier Chen
Bier (Bill) Chen – Year 11
Only 0.3% of students achieve the Prize level at the Australian Mathematics Competition.
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Surf Lifesaving - Daisy Colbridge
Daisy Colbridge – Year 5
Daisy’s success in local Surf Lifesaving has given her the opportunity to now compete at a state level.
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Year 9 Journey - Gabrielle d’Hotman-De Villiers
Gabrielle d’Hotman-De Villiers – Year 9
Year 9 is a demanding year for adolescent students. To help our students develop the bonds of a positive and supportive group, Gabrielle tells about her experience in the 18-day Year 9 Journey.
Find out more about our Outdoor Education Program.
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Altering DNA (STEM) - Sam Evans
Sam Evans – Year 10
TAS is proud of its Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) facility, and our Year 10 students were excited to alter the DNA of an e-coli bacteria.
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State Swimming Championship - Ella Goddard
Ella Goddard – Year 8
Ella tells us what it takes to become a State Swimming Champion at 13 years of age.
Find out more about our TAS Swimming Program.
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Poetry Performance - Myuri Gopalapillai
Myuri Gopalapillai – Year 5
Learning to write poetry led to a unique opportunity for Myuri to recite her poem on Cairns Community Radio.
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ADFA Award - Simon Halabi
Simon Halabi – Year 12
In recognition of his all round academic performance, Simon received an Australian Defence Force Academy Education Award.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award - Sophie Kalkowski-Pope
Sophie Kalkowski-Pope – Year 10
The opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards has been a highlight for Sophie.
Find out more about our Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
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World Challenge Tanzania - Takuma Konno
Takuma Konno – Year 11
World Challenge expeditions are student led expeditions following a program that reflects the World Challenge Ethos: Challenge, Participation, Environment. Takuma tells us about his trip to Tanzania.
Find out more about TAS World Challenge Expeditions.
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Musical Achievements - James Leong
James Leong – Year 10
Piano, Violin, Saxophone – James Leong tells of his musical achievements.
Find out more about TAS Arts programs including Music and Visual Arts,
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NASA Space Camp - Kane O’Rielley
Kane O’Rielley – Year 11
Graduating from NASA Space Camp included a trip to Cape Canaveral to see what life in space is all about – a unique opportunity for our Year 10 and 11 STEM students.
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State Cross Country Champion - Clio Ozanne-Jaques
Clio Ozanne-Jaques – Year 12
Clio tells us what it takes to be the State Cross Country Champion.
Find out more about TAS Sport.
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National Youth Science Forum - Katherine Pozzi
Katherine Pozzi – Year 11
Katie was selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum at the Australian National University in Canberra, a unique opportunity for Year 11 high-performing STEM students.
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TAS China Football Tour - Kade Robinson
Kade Robinson – Year 12
The opportunity to travel to Southern China to play Football was a valuable experience for Kade Robinson.
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Oustanding STEM Student of the Year - Stephanie Schmidt
Stephanie Schmidt – Year 12
Stephanie’s passion for STEM was recognised by the Queensland Government when she was selected as one of 10 Outstanding STEM Students of the Year.
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Cairns Eisteddfod - Brandon Spuler
Brandon Spuler – Year 5
Brandon achieved many successes at the Cairns Eisteddfod.
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Curator's Award (TAS ART) - Elizabeth Sutton
Elizabeth Sutton – Year 12
Elizabeth’s entries into the TANKS Energy Exhibition led her to receive the prestigious Curator’s Award. As a result, Lizzy held her own Exhibition at TANKS.
Find out more about TAS Art.
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Photographic Awards (TAS ART) - Tegan Wells
Tegan Wells – Year 7
Tegan has won many awards with her photographic art, even at the young age of 13.
Find out more about TAS Art.
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Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation - Miranda Wilson
Miranda Wilson – Year 11
Miranda tells us about her opportunity to complete her Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation.
Find out more about the Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation.
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