Recognising our high-achieving students

The Premier's VCE Awards recognise exceptional academic achievement and are presented to only a small number of students each year. In 2025, just 322 students received an award from more than 92,000 students who completed at least one VCE examination across Victoria.

Callum, who completed Year 12 last year at Kardinia International College, was recognised for academic excellence in Information Technology through The Gordon's VET Delivered to School Students program.

Since graduating, Callum has begun pursuing his dream of becoming a commercial pilot and recently celebrated a significant milestone by completing his first solo flight.

Right now I'm almost through the initial stage of my commercial pilot training at TVSA in Bacchus Marsh, which involved going for my first solo flight. It's a really demanding environment, so it is good to have the experience of managing workloads and leadership skills from my time in the VET course. The work ethic I have developed through my experience has been good as well.

Reflecting on receiving the award, Callum said he was initially shocked by the news.

I was really surprised at first. It came in a very plain envelope. I don't think I believed it at first when I opened it to find the invitation! Then I felt very grateful to receive the award, especially when I found out how few people receive them compared to the amount of students who complete VCE.

Frankie, a student at Bellarine Secondary College, achieved an outstanding study score of 46 in Laboratory Skills (VCE VET), placing him second in Victoria and reinforcing The Gordon's reputation as a leading provider of the program.

Laboratory Skills teacher Janine Dean praised Frankie's dedication and commitment.

Frankie's success is a testament to his consistent effort and commitment in the laboratory.

His hard work, commitment and determination have made this Premier's Award a thoroughly deserved achievement.

The achievements of Callum and Frankie reinforce The Gordon's reputation as a leading provider of vocational education for secondary school students and highlight the quality of learning experiences available through its VET Delivered to School Students program.