Students receive a ‘Tertiary Entrance Score’ (TES) at the completion of the course, with all seven students getting a score of more than 200, out of a possible 300.
Three of the students achieved scores higher than 250.
They have been learning under the guidance of TAFE NSW Deniliquin TPC course coordinator Sarah Metcalfe and teachers Amanda McCrabb and Barb Lyne.
All the students plan on further studies after a gap year, and all that have applied to university have received an early entry.
Scout McKenzie received marks of more than 95 per cent for all three of her subjects - English, maths, and biology.
“I’ve deferred to do vet science at Charles Sturt,” Scout shared of her future plans.
“I chose to study at TAFE because I wanted a different learning environment.
“I had my interview with Amanda (McCrabb) and had good vibes about TAFE and self-directed learning.
“I would recommend it to others because it’s a healthy and supportive environment. The teachers respect that not all students want to be pressured and want to pass.
“They help you achieve that without giving you a stressful Year 12 experience.
“There are also great amenities and resources like the Library and the Connected Learning Centre.”
Adam Bryar received more than 90 per cent for all of his primary subjects.
“I chose TAFE because the high school learning environment did not suit my learning style, and TAFE offered a free course that gave me all the benefits of an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) with all the benefits of a more mature and stable learning environment,” Adam said.
“While studying at TAFE, I developed the skills I needed to study and learn effectively and efficiently.
“I am now taking a gap year to develop my non-academic skills and build my mental health and coping skills, so I can have the best university experience that TAFE has allowed me to have”.
Adam plans on attending a Melbourne university with the hopes of becoming a nurse.
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