FRANKSTON High School student Daniel Benjamin is on a high after receiving a Premier’s Award for excellence in his VCE studies last year.
Frankston High School student Maria Veresova received a Premier’s Award in Russian.
Each year, students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in VCE are recognised. The award ceremony was held last week at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
In front of his proud family and English teacher, Helen Page, and senior campus principal, Helen Wilson, Daniel received the Premier’s Award in English. He achieved a perfect study score of 50 in English and business management and was dux of the school.
“Watching friends and family go through VCE struggling to stay motivated and focused in English, gave me an interest in making VCE English a less daunting and more accessible subject,” he said. “I have been contemplating tutoring to help other students.
“Until now, I have had doubts about whether I was skilled enough to make a difference. However, winning this award has validated things: I now understand that I may actually be able to help other students achieve their goals.
“I’m just fortunate to have received such high quality teaching and support at Frankston High School. They assisted me in achieving my goals, and attaining an award like this, and have confirmed that Frankston High School really is one of the best schools in Victoria.”
After a gap year to undertake a business administration traineeship with the City of Casey and gain experience in public administration, Daniel will begin an Arts /Law degree at Monash University in 2016. He’s aiming for a career in law or policy-making.
“Daniel epitomises what is possible by living and learning by our motto “Optima Semper” (Best Always), Frankston High School principal John Albiston said. “He is a role model that has inspired us all. He has our sincere congratulations on this outstanding achievement.”
