The Australian Geography Competition.

Earlier in the year, Geography students from Holy Cross College tested their geographical skills and knowledge against over 65,000 students from all around Australia in the 2016 Australian Geography Competition.

We have just received the results and are really pleased with the students’ performances. Out of our 34 entries, we achieved 10 credit certificates, 2 distinction certificates and 1 high distinction certificate. 

Particular congratulations go to Mya Ubalde (year 9) and Chardonnay Mitchell (year 10,) who achieved distinction certificates, and also to Hayley Webb (year 10) who achieved a high distinction, gaining a mark which puts her in the top 8% of all year 10 students nationally.

The Australian Geography Competition aims to encourage student interest in Geography and reward student excellence. Geography is an important subject which develops students understanding of the spatial interrelationships between people and place, and helps students to appreciate the complex nature of local, regional and global social, economic and environmental interactions. 

Mrs Laura Billington