Over 80,000 young people received HSC results this week, but only 2% of those did so alongside a twin sibling. Six 蜜桃TV鈥檚 College students were in this small group; it was the first time three sets of twins graduated from the school in the same cohort.
Jorja and Karli Gosling, Jordanne and Jorja Murphy, and Bronwyn and Laura Zapirain commenced their high school journey at 蜜桃TV鈥檚 in Year 7.
The girls said that while it could be useful to navigate school alongside a twin sister, each of them chose to forge their own path in the classroom and outside of it.
鈥淎 common misconception is that twins are joined at the hip, but that鈥檚 not always true for us,鈥� Laura Zapirain said.
鈥淲e鈥檙e really independent people at school, with our own interests and dreams. But having a twin has been a huge advantage at times, especially when it came to asking for help with homework. There鈥檚 always someone who understands what you鈥檙e going through and we鈥檝e helped each other stay on track when things get challenging. It鈥檚 like having a built-in support system.鈥�
That strong, multi-faceted support system has been essential for thriving in what can be a stressful year. Laura and Bronwyn have credited the College with helping them achieve the academic success and personal growth that will see them fulfil their ambitions in 2025 and beyond.
鈥淚 developed a lot of resilience throughout my time at the College, especially when it came to dealing with the stressors of senior school, having a job and participating in cocurricular activities,鈥� Bronwyn said.
鈥淢y teachers were at the forefront of helping me develop coping skills, especially when it came to Cadets, because they would always be willing to help me become a better leader and do what was right. This was especially true of a few particular teachers - Mrs Musico Rullo, Mr Ashcroft and Ms Parsons - who were always happy to have a chat with me before and after class if I needed it. They taught me to believe in myself!鈥�
A passionate participant in the Australian Army Cadets, Bronwyn鈥檚 cocurricular interest has changed the trajectory of her career aspirations. Next year, she is planning to join the Australian Defence Force with the aim of becoming a Health Officer.
鈥淚 really want to assist in humanitarian endeavours such as natural disaster and war relief, both nationally and abroad. After my time serving, I would like to become either a science or PDHPE teacher,鈥� Bronwyn said.
Her sister, Laura, also has plans to be a force for good in her career.
鈥淣ext year, I plan to go to university and study criminology and criminal justice,鈥� she said.
鈥淚鈥檝e always been intrigued by how the law works and the way it shapes people鈥檚 lives, so I鈥檇 love to work in a role that lets me combine those interests鈥攕omething that involves working with people and making a positive impact.鈥�
All the girls agreed that a 蜜桃TV鈥檚 College education had given them a sense of purpose and a foundation upon which to build a strong, hopeful future.
鈥淚 feel ready to start something new,鈥� Karli Gosling said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a little bit weird to move away from everything I know and I am going to miss some aspects of high school but, overall, I am excited for life to begin.鈥�
When asked about her secret to HSC success, Karli, who came second in the state in the VET Business Services Examination, earning the titles of Distinguished Achiever and Top Achiever, said it was a combination of internal and external factors.
鈥淚 developed a knack for organisation and for balancing my life,鈥� she said.
鈥淚 have been able to coordinate myself throughout my time at the school because of the strengths I learned through assessments and also through the help of many teachers I have had over the years.鈥�
Turns out, sisters really are doing it for themselves! Congratulations to Jorja, Karli, Jordanne, Jorja, Bronwyn and Laura, along with their families, on this milestone achievement.