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Sienna Wang is one of 39 students in Victoria who woke up this morning to find she’d achieved the top Atar of 99.95.
The Methodist Ladies College (MLC) dux hopes to use her Atar to pursue a career in STEM, though the 18-year-old is also passionate about music and the arts.
I would like to keep music in my life even if I end up in a completely different career field.
Wang is yet to make up her mind between Monash University’s Medicine program and the University of Melbourne’s Biomedical Sciences program.
I’m drawn to the field of medicine because it brings together the human aspect of caregiving and the exciting opportunities of STEM. It’s that perfect blend of using scientific knowledge to make a tangible difference in people’s lives that I find very appealing.
Her advice for future VCE students is “don’t be afraid to try new things”.
Join as many clubs, activities and competitions as you can because they will help you get a deeper understanding of school subjects and you make great friends along the way. It’s also really fun.
4m ago21.36 EST
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical cyclone warning between Cooktown and Townsville (not including Townsville) amid tropical cyclone Jasper.
A watch area also extends north to Cape Melville and inland:
⚠️🌀Tropical cyclone #warning between Cooktown and Townsville (not including Townsville), and a Watch area extending north to Cape Melville and inland. Gales forecast to begin on Tuesday. Details and updates: https://t.co/FBmpsInT9o pic.twitter.com/Y6ysghtQr0
— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) December 11, 2023
According to the latest update, damaging winds with gusts over 90km/h are expected to develop from Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, is forecast to develop on Wednesday between Cape Flattery and Cardwell.
Six-hourly totals between 100 to 150 mm are likely, with isolated falls of 250 mm possible along the coast and adjacent ranges. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 150 to 250 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 350 mm possible.
13m ago21.27 EST
Caitlin Cassidy
‘You’ve done us proud,’ Victorian premier says to school leavers
Victoria’s state government has congratulated students receiving today’s end-of-year exam results. Victorians are the first cohort in the nation to gain access to their much-anticipated Atars.
The…
2023-12-10 21:31:36
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