BEACONHILLS College students have earned the most Top Designs awards in systems engineering of any school in Victoria.
Michael Cochrane and James Howell from the Pakenham campus received the highest accolades in the annual VCE Season of Excellence awards and their projects will be exhibited at the Melbourne Museum from 21 March to 12 July.
The Season of Excellence comprises 12 concerts, two exhibitions and multiple screenings of short films and includes work from the most outstanding VCE projects from the previous year.
Howell won for his unique laser harp and Cochrane for a glove-controlled robot.
Another Pakenham campus student, Ryland Lack-Powell, won for his dance performance.
The college has a strong history in technology subjects, winning an astounding total of 32 VCE Season of Excellence awards – or Premier’s Awards – in just the Top Designs category alone over the past 15 years.
Beaconhills College headmaster Tony Sheumack said the school had now established its reputation as a strong leader in technology subjects such as systems engineering.
“That’s not to forget the consistently high number of students making it to the shortlist in Top Class (Performing Arts), as well as other subjects such as media and visual communication design,” he said.
“It really reflects our diverse and engaging curriculum and the passion of the students undertaking these amazing VCE projects, many which represent hours of work.”
Meanwhile, Pakenham campus student Monique Kay also had her photography chosen to exhibit in Top Shots – a prestigious exhibition held at the Monash Gallery of Art.
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