The University of Sydney recognises the achievements of outstanding students through their Year 10 Academic Excellence Awards.
The awards are open to Year 10 students who must be nominated by their school during September 2017. Based on Year 10 Academic results achieved by students through assessment and reporting up to the end of Term 3, the college selected a single student to be nominated for the award.
Gilroy College recognised the outstanding Academic achievements of Jonathan Lu and nominated him for this award, this nomination was then accepted by the University of Sydney who sent the college an award to present to Jonathan at our Year Award Ceremony for Stage 5.
Jonathan was also invited to attend Sydney University’s award ceremony for academic prize winners in early April this year where he was recognised for his achievements and received an award winner badge and gift voucher.
This is outstanding accolade and a huge achievement for this young man.
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23 Feb 2026
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Our College Leaders brought incredible energy to Wellbeing Week on Thursday, hosting a fantastic lineup of recess activities — from Volleyball to Musical Chairs! Students jumped in with enthusiasm, but it was Musical Chairs that stole the spotlight as the clear favourite! The music was pumping, the competition was fierce, and the reactions when the music stopped were absolutely priceless! A huge shoutout to our amazing College Leaders for bringing the fun, laughter, and positive vibes throughout Wellbeing Week. Your leadership and spirit have made it a week to remember!
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Yesterday our students and staff gathered in prayer and reflection as they received ashes during our Ash Wednesday liturgy. Marked with the sign of the cross, we are reminded that this sacred season of Lent is a time for renewal, repentance, and drawing closer to God. As the words were spoken, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” our community embraced the call to grow in faith, kindness, and service. May this Lenten journey be filled with prayer, reflection, and acts of love. #AshWednesday #Lent #FaithInAction #CatholicEducation
18 Feb 2026
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On Tuesday 17 February the students and staff of Gilroy Catholic College were joined by the 2025 HSC high achieving graduates and their families. Ms Merryweather reflected on the true meaning of success, reminding us that one of the most important keys to achieving long-term goals is consistently committing to positive tasks and habits. Success is built over time through dedication, perseverance and steady effort. Mr Horan continued this message, quoting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: “Success isn't always about 'greatness,' it's about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” He emphasised that daily, relentless effort is far more important than immediate or grand results, encouraging our students to focus on persistence and commitment in their own educational journeys. Following the assembly, our High Achievers, their families and staff gathered to celebrate over morning tea. It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge not only academic excellence of these 2025 graduates, but also the dedication and resilience shown throughout their studies. We sincerely thank our High Achievers for their remarkable accomplishments and for their valuable contributions to the Q&A session with our current Year 12 students. The insights, experiences and encouragement shared will undoubtedly inspire the next cohort as they strive for their own success.
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Yesterday, at a special assembly celebrating Gilroy Catholic College’s High Achievers, we proudly recognised the outstanding accomplishments of our 2025 Dux, Genevieve. Genevieve achieved an exceptional ATAR of 98.5 — a testament to her dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence throughout her senior years. During the assembly, Genevieve generously shared her insights into success, encouraging students to stay organised, seek support when needed, and maintain balance while striving for their goals. Her humility and determination were evident, inspiring all in attendance. “What works for one person may not work for another — so take the time to discover your own approach. Surround yourself with a positive group of friends who hold you accountable, but who also make you laugh and remind you to enjoy the journey. Be creative with the way you study. Whether alone or with others, experiment with different methods and routines to build strong, sustainable habits. Remember, everyone’s journey is unique. Stay patient with yourself. Keep showing up. Keep striving for your own personal best. There will be distractions, and sometimes you’ll give in to them — that’s normal. What truly matters is your ability to refocus and return to the work that moves you closer to your goals. Success is not built on a single action. It’s the result of hard work, consistency, and discipline over time. Trust the process. The results will come.” Her advice to students is simple: "one day, you will look back on this chapter and feel proud of yourself. Show up for yourself — even on the days when it feels hard and motivation is low. Never underestimate the power of simply doing your best." We congratulate Genevieve on this remarkable achievement and wish her every success in her future endeavours.
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