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Brilliant Breslins

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ Year 5 twins Harry and Oscar Breslin have topped the State in the recent International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) testing.

ICAS testing are independent skills-based assessments and are the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic assessments and school tests for primary and secondary school students. The tests cover disciplines in Digital Technologies, English, Maths, Science, Spelling and Writing.

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ student, Harry Breslin was successful in attaining the highest score for Year 5 students in Tasmania for both Spelling and Writing. His brother, Oscar Breslin, received the highest score in English for Year 5 students in the State.

Over one million student entries are accepted from over 6,300 schools in Australia and New Zealand annually for the testing. Students from over another 20 countries including Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and the USA participate in ICAS each year as well.

Students with the top score in each subject in each year level in each State are awarded a medal and a medal winner’s certificate.

Other excellent results

Year 5 student Max Brideson received a High Distinction in both Maths and Science. Ms Gilligan reported that UNSW assessors told her Max was just a single point behind the State medal-winner. Congratulations on a great result, Max.

Outstanding ICAS results for our Year 5 and 6 students:

ENGLISH
High Distinction Harry Breslin, Oscar Breslin
Distinction Max Brideson
Credit Grace Goodman, Ella Fitzpatrick, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Isabella Roberts, Ursula Harris
Merit Kelsea Cano Calderon, Maddison Cockerill

MATHEMATICS
High Distinction Max Brideson
Distinction Harry Breslin, Oscar Breslin
Credit Kelsa Cano Calderon, Ashlee Bresnehan, Ella Fitzpatrick, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Jasmin Harrington, Max Deacon, Jake Duggan
Merit Takodah Conway, Maddison Cockerill, Tyler Graham

SPELLING
High Distinction Harry Breslin, Oscar Breslin
Distinction Sidney Smith
Credit Takodah Conway, Heidi McPherson, Max Deacon, Ella Fitzpatrick, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Tyler Graham, Ursula Harris, Peter Swan
Merit Kelsea Cano Calderon, Jack Cassidy, Maddison Cockerill

WRITING
High Distinction Harry Breslin
Distinction Ella Fitzpatrick, Sidney Smith
Credit Max Brideson, Kelsea Cano Calderon, Hannah Maw, Maddison Cockerill, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Ursula Harris
Merit Oscar Breslin, Isabella Roberts

SCIENCE
High Distinction Max Brideson
Distinction Harry Breslin, Oscar Breslin, Max Deacon
Credit Kelsea Cano Calderon, Hannah Maw, Tyler Graham,
Merit Jacob Tarvydas

Congratulations, Max, Harry and Oscar. High Distinctions are awarded to just the top 1% of participants.