Debating (2020 - Present) Head of Debating, Frensham Schools (2024 - 2025) Active participant in debating since Year 7, showing consistent dedication and leadership. I am a member of Frenshams top debating team, contributing as the 2nd speaker. Represented the school in various prestigious competitions, including: Archdale Debating Australian National Virtual Debating Competition (ANVDC) IGSA Festival of Speech Developed critical thinking, public speaking, and persuasive argumentation skills. As Head of Debating, responsible for organising teams, mentoring younger debaters, and representing the school in external forums. Quarter finalists in the ANDVC competition 2022 Have made the knockout rounds of the ANDVC competition (2021 - Present) Have successfully completed my NSW Debating Accreditation and can legally adjudicate debates Mock Trial (2024) Engaged in Mock Trial competitions as the 1st Barrister Competed in the Quarter Finals, placing in the top 8 out of all the participating schools in NSW. This was only offered to me as a yr.11 student, hence I only participated in 2024. Model United Nations (MUNA) (2023 - Present) Participated in Model UN conferences, representing various nations in discussions about global issues. Came 2nd in Wingecarribee shire MUNA competition in 2023. Participated in 2024 however did not place. Worked collaboratively with peers to draft resolutions and debate solutions to world problems. Piano Lessons (2013 - Present) Studied piano for over 12 years, developing musical theory knowledge and performance skills. I have recently completed my AMEB for leisure Grade 7 piano before continuing to Grade 8, the final grade. Have performed various pieces to the school and have been recruited for musical page turning by Sabine Madden, the schools piano teacher. Concert Band (2021- Present) Member of the school’s concert band, contributing to various school performances and events. Was a member of the Brass section, due to my ability to play the trumpet. I am currently playing the Trumpet 2nd’s part (out of 3 parts). Senior Choir (2022 - Present) I am part of the ‘3rds’ section of the choir, as I have an Alto voice (female voice type with the lowest range). Developed vocal technique, harmony, and teamwork in a group setting. Trumpet Lessons (2022 - 2023) Began trumpet lessons in order to contribute to the number of students in the school band. Achieved a Grade 2 in the Ameb exam for leisure. Currently I do not partake in lessons however I still can play in the school band. Hockey (2020 - Present) Won the Grand final for our division in 2024. Placed 2nd in the grand finals for our division in 2022 and 2023. Was a member of the Junior B team in 2021 and 2022 and competed in the Frensham 3rds team for 2023 and 2024. Snowsports Interschools competition (2017 - Present) Compete as part of the ‘A’ team for both Alpine and Skier Cross. Competed in the State championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024 in both Alpine and Skier Cross. I am part of a team which I greatly value as we work together to achieve our best possible result. Tennis (2020-2022, 2024 - Present) Currently I am in the tennis 3rds and compete in a competition provided by IGSA that increases my ability and strengthens my sportsmanship. I am currently participating in tennis lessons to enhance my performance in the sport. Water polo (2021-2024) Competed in 2021 and 2022 as part of the Junior ‘A’ team for water polo. I was part of the Frensham 2nd’s for Water Polo in 2023 and 2024. In the 2024 season I was captain of the team as well as placing 2nd overall in our division. This sport also includes morning swimming training at least 3 times a week. Swimming competition (2016 - Present) I have consecutively made the IGSA swimming team in the following years; 2022, 2023 and 2024. Competitively participated in swimming competitions since 2016 (year 3). I competed in the annual swimming IGSA competition in the years 2022 - 2024. Athlete development program (2022 - Present) I have consistently attended the Athlete development program, run by Shane Green, Head of Sport. This is a weekly program that aims to increase strength and cardiovascular endurance. It is held every Wednesday morning at 6am and I have participated weekly since 2022 It is a program only designed for year 9s and above, hence my absence in 2020 and 2021.
