10 Jan 2024
Granville Boys High School graduate and 2023 Vice Captain Zaiyan Ahmed shares with us how he got an ATAR score of 96.7 in last year’s HSC in the video below.
Here are also some kind words that his father, Shaffiuddin Ahmed wanted to share:
"I take pride in my son, Zaiyan Ahmed's achievements in the 2023 HSC, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Dixon, the school principal, the executive staff, head teachers, and the dedicated teaching staff at Granville Boys High School for their commitment and tremendous efforts. Zaiyan has been a student at Granville Boys throughout his secondary schooling, and I firmly believe that his ATAR of 96.7 reflects the high-quality education and exceptional efforts of the academic staff over the six years.
"To be honest, I initially hesitated to enrol my son at the school. However, after persuasive discussions with Mr. Dixon, I consented to Zaiyan's attendance, and I can confidently say that it was the right decision. Mr. Dixon assured me of the school's commitment to providing quality education, a promise he fulfilled.
"Zaiyan's outstanding ATAR result is not solely attributed to academic excellence and quality teaching but is also influenced by the school's special program offerings, cultural spirit and sense of community. Zaiyan engaged in a Robotics program from Year 7 to Year 12, where he gained valuable insights into the future of technology, education, and employment. In 2023, he even represented the school in a once-in-a-lifetime international robotics competition in the United States, and his team won! I had complete trust in the robotics teacher, Ms. Donnelly, the Head Teacher of Innovation, Teaching and Learning, and Robotics Coordinator, as well as the Deputy Principal, Mr. Mandarakas, who supervised the trip.
"I wholeheartedly recommend Granville Boys High School to future students seeking not only exceptional education but also a school culture that fosters many opportunities in education, technology, robotics, sports, the arts and much more."
- Shaffiuddin Ahmed, father of Zaiyan Ahmed, 2023 graduate who received an ATAR score of 96.7 in the HSC.