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VCE Stuff => Victorian Education Discussion => Topic started by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:28:58 am

Title: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:28:58 am
Following on from VN tradition, I've decided to make this poll to see what the general consensus is as to who is likely to be awarded Dux status in the 2011 VN cohort.  8-)

But first, I'll need your names. As far as I'm aware, there isn't a general VCE roll call for 2011, so I think the easiest way to do this is for all (interested) year 12 students post a reply to this thread right now.

You can make 3 choices.

Happy voting and good luck to the class of '11!  ;)

Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 16, 2011, 12:30:10 am
Thushan, definantly.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 16, 2011, 12:34:11 am
Thushan and Pixon are shoe-ins for 99.95.

Who do I vote for though?

Aurelian.  He needs to post more.  :3
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:36:13 am
 :-\ Epic fail... how do I edit the poll?!

I guess I may as well just wait until the list is long enough, then make the poll.  8-)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 16, 2011, 12:37:30 am
Ima go with thushan because he's crazy :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 16, 2011, 12:37:51 am
Burberry will also get 99.95
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 16, 2011, 12:40:01 am
I added a few options who I recognised as year 11s, although it's obviously not the complete list.

Edit: Found 2011 roll call list...

http://vce.atarnotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,35460.0.html
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:42:19 am
Even though I'm not going to get a 99.95, I'd still like to be up for contention. ;) ;D EDIT: You already did it, thanks!

Funny how the Dux of VN is assumed 99.95 - no if's, no but's.. but of course, it's always rightly assumed as 99.95. VNers are geniuses.

Burberry will also get 99.95


I second this.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 16, 2011, 12:42:57 am
ATAR is in year 11 next year.

Chuck in Romperait
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:44:55 am
aznboy50 has been banned as far as I'm aware..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 16, 2011, 12:46:54 am
Done, keep suggesting and I'll keep editting...  I'll leave Aznboy50 in for lulz.  :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 12:48:42 am
I'll leave Aznboy50 in for lulz.  :p

;D Newsflash everyone; aznboy50 isn't actually Asian. He made this username for the sole purpose of surprising everyone that he was European at a VN meet-up. I know, the deceit.. ;D

Some suggestions: ech_93, The Ghost Inside!, EPL.11.4ever, chrisjb, nacho, azngirl456, and pi.

Moderator action: removed real name, sorry for the inconvenience
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 16, 2011, 12:50:22 am
Just wondering, how did you guys choose potential people to get dux?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 12:55:44 am
LOL who added me to the poll? O_O *SURPRISED*
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 16, 2011, 12:57:37 am
Romperait for sure.

Also EZ...perhaps you are thinking of Goomblor. ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: transgression on January 16, 2011, 12:59:33 am
werdna
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 01:01:43 am
werdna

8-) Wow thanks transgression! Appreciate it.  ;) ;)

Highly doubt it though.. thushan and Burberry have it in the bag.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: stonecold on January 16, 2011, 01:04:52 am
i totally wish we could bet on this.  :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Hutchoo on January 16, 2011, 01:06:00 am
Andiio.
That boy is a god at English.
He's also my brother.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 16, 2011, 01:13:14 am
Oh gosh *blushes* don't say my name werdna! Haha.

Personalllllly I think it's way too early to have anything to say about this, but there are some students that are very clearly going to be successful!

Pixon, Thushan, EPL.11.4ever, chrisjb, werdna, funkyducky to say a few.

Dux? My vote is for a tie between Burberry and Menang :3

Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 16, 2011, 01:16:30 am
Oh gosh *blushes* don't say my name werdna! Haha.

Personalllllly I think it's way too early to have anything to say about this, but there are some students that are very clearly going to be successful!

Pixon, Thushan, EPL.11.4ever, chrisjb, werdna, funkyducky to say a few.

Dux? My vote is for a tie between Burberry and Menang :3


We're voting for 2011 Dux already? I'm totally flattered by being mentioned but I reckon VN's too awesome for me. :P

I say Thushan is a damn good bet, and Burberry, too. :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 16, 2011, 01:17:22 am
Added more people.  Also changed it so that you can vote three times if you so choose, since this year has such a strong cohort...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: transgression on January 16, 2011, 01:18:30 am
Burberry - who?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 16, 2011, 01:19:26 am
Added more people.  Also changed it so that you can vote three times if you so choose, since this year has such a strong cohort...
How do I vote again? :/
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 01:19:52 am
Added more people.  Also changed it so that you can vote three times if you so choose, since this year has such a strong cohort...
How do I vote again? :/

You tick the boxes and click submit vote. :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 01:25:19 am
Added more people.  Also changed it so that you can vote three times if you so choose, since this year has such a strong cohort...

How do I vote 3 times? :S
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 16, 2011, 01:25:37 am
Pixon is one of the most industrious workers I know; I have little doubt he will get 99.9+

I'll chuck my vote (or at least one of them) that way then :3
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 16, 2011, 01:26:12 am
Added more people.  Also changed it so that you can vote three times if you so choose, since this year has such a strong cohort...
How do I vote again? :/

You tick the boxes and click submit vote. :P
Thanks! :D
I already voted, so I had to remove vote and vote again for 3 people this time. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ariawuu on January 16, 2011, 01:28:13 am
Omg take me off its so embarrassing hahaha could never be me :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ariawuu on January 16, 2011, 01:34:35 am
Pixon, Thushan and Funky Ducky for suree

i would also have voted for Menang.. as well..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 01:36:35 am
Big thanks to EZ, who has been organising the poll!  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 16, 2011, 01:37:57 am
Pixon is one of the most industrious workers I know; I have little doubt he will get 99.9+

I'll chuck my vote (or at least one of them) that way then :3

Oh wow..haha! Thanks Aurelian.

I guess this is the best chance for me to point out just how brilliant Aurelian is...
His amazing Philosophy score is clearly indicative of his intellect and he couples this with a strong drive and motivation to work hard. He's definitely capable of getting the 99.95!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Dr.Lecter on January 16, 2011, 01:56:33 am
Pointless thread.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 16, 2011, 01:58:27 am
Pointless thread.

Pointless post :3
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ariawuu on January 16, 2011, 01:59:27 am
Pointless thread.

Pointless post :3
+1
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: david10d on January 16, 2011, 02:02:15 am
Pointless thread.

Pointless post :3
+1
-2
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 16, 2011, 02:02:42 am
Pointless thread.

Pointless post :3
+1

+2 ;-)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Dr.Lecter on January 16, 2011, 02:07:39 am
It is only natural that a bird comes to defend its eggs.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Dr.Lecter on January 16, 2011, 02:25:35 am
Though, I do admire your score in philosophy 2010.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 16, 2011, 02:32:45 am
haha thanks ^_^
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Dr.Lecter on January 16, 2011, 02:40:12 am
So VN is where you find all the philosophers... Are you particularly interested in existentialist?

EDIT: Hijacked, sorry.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 16, 2011, 09:27:12 am
Pixon, Jbebbo and Burberry. Watch it happen.

I also heard that Aurelian is pretty cool.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 16, 2011, 09:53:31 am
ATAR is in year 11 next year.

Chuck in Romperait
ATAR is in year 11 this year :)          
Thushan hands down. Followed by Burberry vs Funkyducky.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: fuzzylogic on January 16, 2011, 10:43:55 am
THUSHAN- the one thing we can count on in this ever changing world!!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ben_ess12 on January 16, 2011, 12:39:37 pm
The  awkward moment if thushan doesn't get dux... 
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 16, 2011, 02:13:23 pm
The  awkward moment if thushan doesn't get dux... 
I highlt doubt that :P
My votes: Thushan, Funkyducky, Burberry. Menang and Pixon are contenders as well :)

Who voted for me?? Probably for the lolz.  ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: eeps on January 16, 2011, 02:35:55 pm
My vote went to thushan; though, I think other contenders would be: Burberry, Pixon and Menang from what I've seen last year, given their results. I would also add julianhe93, though he never posts. He goes to my school; he got 50 for Accounting and 47 for Mathematical Methods (CAS) in Year 11 (last year). Also, don't forget the.watchman! He's a bright kid. He did Mathematical Methods (CAS) last year and did pretty well in my opinion. I won't say his score, but it was quite high. :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: nacho on January 16, 2011, 02:46:56 pm
I reckon Derreck Ha will get be the dux this year
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 16, 2011, 02:47:29 pm
My vote went to thushan; though, I think other contenders would be: Burberry, Pixon and Menang from what I've seen last year, given their results. I would also add julianhe93, though he never posts. He goes to my school; he got 50 for Accounting and 47 for Mathematical Methods (CAS) in Year 11 (last year). Also, don't forget the.watchman! He's a bright kid. He did Mathematical Methods (CAS) last year and did pretty well in my opinion. I won't say his score, but it was quite high. :p

I thought the.watchman was in Year12 this year?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: superstar1 on January 16, 2011, 02:48:38 pm
id have to say thushan aswell.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: eeps on January 16, 2011, 02:50:26 pm
I thought the.watchman was in Year12 this year?

He is. He did Mathematical Methods (CAS) last year (2010); he did one VCE 3/4 subject in Year 11.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 16, 2011, 02:58:06 pm
I thought the.watchman was in Year12 this year?

He is. He did Mathematical Methods (CAS) last year (2010); he did one VCE 3/4 subject in Year 11.

Sorry, sorry, I'm forgetting we're in 2011 ><

I thought he was in Year12 last year. Wow, more intense competition :/
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 03:01:08 pm
I voted for myself ::), EPL.11.4ever and Burberry. Thushan and Pixon will ace it though! (I could only choose 3!)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on January 16, 2011, 03:03:01 pm
I voted for myself ::)

Sad, sad man.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 03:05:19 pm
I voted for myself ::)

Sad, sad man.

I'm sure I wasn't the only one..... ;D

EDIT: OK.. maybe I was the only one.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 16, 2011, 03:15:59 pm
I don't think 3 is enough, I reckon we are going to have more than 3 this year!
Does that mean we go on highest aggregates then?

BTW, who's voted for me? *cough m@tty cough*
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 03:32:22 pm
Maybe 5 then? We'll wait until EZ sees this, because I can't edit the poll..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Hutchoo on January 16, 2011, 03:36:15 pm
I voted for you, Luken93.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ben_ess12 on January 16, 2011, 03:44:52 pm
i voted for you luken :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 03:49:14 pm
Who voted for me? :O
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 16, 2011, 03:50:57 pm
Haha thanks guys, but you should've wasted your votes on someone that is actually in contention :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: superstar1 on January 16, 2011, 03:54:31 pm
oh ok, i used one of my votes on you too luken93.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Jdog on January 16, 2011, 04:14:37 pm
there's no fun when we all know tushan will probably get the highest ever aggregate and 99.95
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 16, 2011, 04:19:50 pm
there's no fun when we all know tushan will probably get the highest ever aggregate and 99.95

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Romperait will provide decent competition for him. =)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: 98.40_for_sure on January 16, 2011, 04:24:26 pm
Who voted for me? :O

Me me! :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: superstar1 on January 16, 2011, 04:31:27 pm
is there only that many people who are doing year 12 this year or is that the main contenders on the poll?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Plan-B on January 16, 2011, 04:31:58 pm
Good luck guys :D
I am sure you will all perform splendidly :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 04:34:29 pm
is there only that many people who are doing year 12 this year or is that the main contenders on the poll?


There are plenty more year 12 students.

If you want to be added to the poll, just let us know.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: brightsky on January 16, 2011, 04:38:20 pm
Voted for thushan, Pixon and jbebbo. Agreed that 3 isn't enough, there's so much talent on VN.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: vea on January 16, 2011, 05:57:59 pm
Voted for thushan, Pixon and Andiio.

Surprised that I got 3 votes though, must be a joke o_O.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ariawuu on January 16, 2011, 06:50:36 pm


Who voted for me?? Probably for the lolz.  ;)
...when secretly he voted for himself :P

edit: the awkward moment when echenzi beats 60% of those who got voted..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: lilaznkev1n on January 16, 2011, 06:54:20 pm
Definitely Thushan :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on January 16, 2011, 11:20:09 pm
LOL who added me to the poll? O_O *SURPRISED*

Don't be
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 16, 2011, 11:25:09 pm
LOL who added me to the poll? O_O *SURPRISED*

Don't be

an aggregate of 50/50 after year 11 and you're surprised?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 16, 2011, 11:25:33 pm
Ha I'm coming 7th, this must be a joke
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 11:26:52 pm
;D You're on your way towards that 99.95 with your awesome BM score!

Really curious as to who actually voted for me.. ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 11:28:00 pm
Voted for thushan, Pixon and Andiio.

Surprised that I got 3 votes though, must be a joke o_O.

Haha thanks vea, surprised that people voted for me o_o
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on January 16, 2011, 11:28:56 pm
Oh shut up andiio LOL :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 11:30:29 pm
Oh shut up andiio LOL :)

Seconded.

Andrew knows that he'll get a 99.95. ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 16, 2011, 11:31:11 pm
;D You're on your way towards that 99.95 with your awesome BM score!

Really curious as to who actually voted for me.. ;D

You?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 11:31:50 pm
Oh shut up andiio LOL :)

Seconded.

Andrew knows that he'll get a 99.95. ;)

What. =_=
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 11:32:39 pm
;D You're on your way towards that 99.95 with your awesome BM score!

Really curious as to who actually voted for me.. ;D

You?

;D LOL yeah that counts for one :coolsmiley:. But there are 3 other votes unaccounted for.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 16, 2011, 11:39:46 pm
Err...I don't know where my post went.
But anyways...I guess if you truly believe you'll be dux then fair enough. Whether or not that is sad...judge for yourself? haha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 16, 2011, 11:41:15 pm
I don't really mind if I'm dux or not, I just want enough to get into my course :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 16, 2011, 11:41:50 pm
I don't really mind if I'm dux or not, I just want enough to get into my course :P

This. +1 =)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 16, 2011, 11:44:23 pm
Err...I don't know where my post went.
But anyways...I guess if you truly believe you'll be dux then fair enough. Whether or not that is sad...judge for yourself? haha


There is no way I will get a 99.95. I just voted for myself for the fun of it, but to those who voted for me, I'm grateful for the thought.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 16, 2011, 11:45:15 pm
Err...I don't know where my post went.
But anyways...I guess if you truly believe you'll be dux then fair enough. Whether or not that is sad...judge for yourself? haha


There is no way I will get a 99.95. I just voted for myself for the fun of it, but to those who voted for me, I'm grateful for the thought.
+1 minus the voted myself part :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 17, 2011, 12:18:45 am
I don't really mind if I'm dux or not, I just want enough to get into my course :P

This. +1 =)
+2 That exactly.

Although this thread has definitely given me an undeserved ego boost. :P Thank you to the 6 people who voted for me! :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 17, 2011, 12:20:54 am
I don't really mind if I'm dux or not, I just want enough to get into my course :P

This. +1 =)
+2 That exactly.

Although this thread has definitely given me an undeserved ego boost. :P Thank you to the 6 people who voted for me! :P

Indo 50, and Revs 46.

Yeah you don't deserve it you are pathetic
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 17, 2011, 12:24:36 am
I don't really mind if I'm dux or not, I just want enough to get into my course :P

This. +1 =)
+2 That exactly.

Although this thread has definitely given me an undeserved ego boost. :P Thank you to the 6 people who voted for me! :P

Indo 50, and Revs 46.

Yeah you don't deserve it you are pathetic
Most shocking moment of my life so far, seeing those results. :P I still think I fluked Indo. :D
VN's too pro for me though. With pro kids like Thushan and Pixon around, what are my chances? :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 12:26:09 am
Your chances are very high. You knew this was the answer didn't you... I could sense it in your tone. ;D

No one, absolutely no one (bar some cases), can fluke a 50. So, be proud of yourself Menang!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 17, 2011, 12:32:56 am
Sorry but I feel like raging at some members on the forum, just admit it, your smart and you can achieve if you put in effort. There can be more than one dux, i.e thushan, pixon, andio, menang etc.   It just gets annoying reading posts saying that they have no chance, you do have a chance, but its all upto you.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 12:33:47 am
Most shocking moment of my life so far, seeing those results. :P I still think I fluked Indo. :D
VN's too pro for me though. With pro kids like Thushan and Pixon around, what are my chances? :)

*cough*...your raw aggregate is higher than mine

You're going to do brilliantly! My vote says so. ;) How's that for an ego boost!? hahahaha

@Onur369
Yeh...some people are being a bit silly. I guess that's why people wanted to have more votes. Oh well...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 12:40:28 am
Sorry but I feel like raging at some members on the forum, just admit it, your smart and you can achieve if you put in effort. There can be more than one dux, i.e thushan, pixon, andio, menang etc.   It just gets annoying reading posts saying that they have no chance, you do have a chance, but its all upto you.

This. You don't lose face by admitting that you're intelligent, guys. ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 17, 2011, 12:41:39 am
Most shocking moment of my life so far, seeing those results. :P I still think I fluked Indo. :D
VN's too pro for me though. With pro kids like Thushan and Pixon around, what are my chances? :)

*cough*...your raw aggregate is higher than mine

You're going to do brilliantly! My vote says so. ;) How's that for an ego boost!? hahahaha

@Onur369
Yeh...some people are being a bit silly. I guess that's why people wanted to have more votes. Oh well...

Pixon voted for me 0_0. :D Massive ego boost right there.

Your chances are very high. You knew this was the answer didn't you... I could sense it in your tone. ;D

No one, absolutely no one (bar some cases), can fluke a 50. So, be proud of yourself Menang!
Sorry but I feel like raging at some members on the forum, just admit it, your smart and you can achieve if you put in effort. There can be more than one dux, i.e thushan, pixon, andio, menang etc.   It just gets annoying reading posts saying that they have no chance, you do have a chance, but its all upto you.
Thanks, werdna. :P

I'm just not going to deny my awesomeness any more :P :D Haha but seriously though, Onur369 you're right, it can get annoying (I find people who do this irl annoying, so I feel hypocritical here :S) so I apologise. :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 17, 2011, 12:43:24 am
No need to apologize guys, most of the guys here deserve top scores.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 17, 2011, 12:45:32 am
Sorry but I feel like raging at some members on the forum, just admit it, your smart and you can achieve if you put in effort. There can be more than one dux, i.e thushan, pixon, andio, menang etc.   It just gets annoying reading posts saying that they have no chance, you do have a chance, but its all upto you.

Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: fuzzylogic on January 17, 2011, 01:26:10 am
Sorry but I feel like raging at some members on the forum, just admit it, your smart and you can achieve if you put in effort. There can be more than one dux, i.e thushan, pixon, andio, menang etc.   It just gets annoying reading posts saying that they have no chance, you do have a chance, but its all upto you.


Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

agree times one hundred!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 17, 2011, 01:45:34 am
To break from the overwhelming trend of modesty in this thread;

I am clearly superior to everyone in this thread (nay, the world), and not only do I not have "no chance" but rather everyone *else* has no chance. I will almost certainly be VN Dux.

Also, I am a deity of some description.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 01:59:59 am
To break from the overwhelming trend of modesty in this thread;

I am clearly superior to everyone in this thread (nay, the world), and not only do I not have "no chance" but rather everyone *else* has no chance. I will almost certainly be VN Dux.

Also, I am a deity of some description.

Sorry to burst your bubble... but I have to point out that Romperait is far greater than you.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 17, 2011, 02:01:21 am
Sorry to burst your bubble... but I have to point out that Romperait is far greater than you.

It's true, it's true! *weeps inconsolably*
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: bomb on January 17, 2011, 09:59:17 am
Is this Romperait guy actually some kinda freak or are you guys just messing around?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Aurelian on January 17, 2011, 10:50:27 am
Is this Romperait guy actually some kinda freak or are you guys just messing around?

He is certainly by no means unintelligent but I'd say he's just shy of being a real 'freak'. He's pretty good though :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Furbob on January 17, 2011, 01:07:34 pm
which crazy 3 voted for me :o

must be because

a) they are doing/have done Japanese and want to show the lurve.
b) my avatar bears magical 99.95 powers
c) think im good at English? It's seriously my worst subject (although I intend to improve heaps this year ><)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 17, 2011, 02:09:24 pm
I'd really like to vote for goomblor and Aurelian as well now but my votes have already been cast. :o
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Russ on January 17, 2011, 02:21:37 pm
/votes for self
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 02:26:41 pm
I'd really like to vote for goomblor and Aurelian as well now but my votes have already been cast. :o

+1 for Goomblor. Anyone who knows him knows he's comparable to Thushan.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 17, 2011, 03:02:29 pm
thushan, Pixon, funkyducky


lol who voted for me?



(and... just putting it out there, but brightsky for 2013!)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 17, 2011, 03:59:57 pm
2013 is still a while away :P But yes brightsky seems like a very intelligent student for his age.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 17, 2011, 04:28:49 pm
2013 is still a while away :P But yes brightsky seems like a very intelligent student for his age.
+1, brightsky hands down. Interestingly there doesn't seem to be a guaranteed Dux for 2012 although I vote AzureBlue ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 06:07:09 pm
From his posts alone, I can see that brightsky is really smart. Doing methods and spec questions at his age, and helping people out with these subjects, is something I could never do..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: _avO on January 17, 2011, 06:09:59 pm
And his English talent too! I wonder what the teachers think of him when they read a year 12 standard essay in year 9 LOL
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 06:14:10 pm
LOL I'm glad we uncovered the next Derrick Ha here on VN.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 17, 2011, 06:23:04 pm
LOL I'm glad we uncovered the next Derrick Ha here on VN.
We are his mentors :D Or should i say he's our mentor :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 17, 2011, 06:55:04 pm
And his English talent too! I wonder what the teachers think of him when they read a year 12 standard essay in year 9 LOL

"He's the next James Lu". No kidding.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 17, 2011, 07:21:17 pm
Is he in some sort of Genius program? Surely he's not just cruising through year 10 this year haha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: eeps on January 17, 2011, 08:14:02 pm
Is he in some sort of Genius program? Surely he's not just cruising through year 10 this year haha

I know schools where students can do 3/4 subjects from Year 10; at Balwyn High School, although I don't go there, if you're in the "accelerated" program/group, they allow students to take 3/4 subjects from Year 10 - in the hope of maximising their students' results.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Liuy on January 17, 2011, 08:26:07 pm
Brightsky is also very very capable of getting high 40s raw for Chinese SL.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: shinny on January 17, 2011, 08:28:31 pm
Is he in some sort of Genius program? Surely he's not just cruising through year 10 this year haha

I know schools where students can do 3/4 subjects from Year 10; at Balwyn High School, although I don't go there, if you're in the "accelerated" program/group, they allow students to take 3/4 subjects from Year 10 - in the hope of maximising their students' results.

Heh, I was actually in BHS' accelerated program but fled to MHS. Talking to my friends who stayed in that class though, only a few did well in their VCE subject in year 10. Most said they didn't really have the maturity or motivation to do well at that stage. Still, I think one managed to pull a 50 in year 10... But yeh, most would've got lower than 40, or at least got a study score that wasn't included in their primary four so it's not all that useful from what I can see.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 17, 2011, 08:37:16 pm
Is he in some sort of Genius program? Surely he's not just cruising through year 10 this year haha

Nope, unless you're Thor Taylor, MGS doesn't let you do anything like that.  He IS doing Chinese 3/4, but it was sort of against school policy to let him do so.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 17, 2011, 08:46:47 pm
so why'd Thor get to do it when people like the Lu's and brightsky can't?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 08:48:21 pm
LOL tell us more about this Thor Taylor.. :P Oh and I just realised brightsky is doing a 3&4 subject.. epic.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 17, 2011, 08:53:29 pm
http://www.thortaylor.com.au/ how old is he?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ben_ess12 on January 17, 2011, 08:57:30 pm
http://www.thortaylor.com.au/ how old is he?


**mouth drops to ground

wow
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 17, 2011, 08:59:05 pm
I think it says he's 17... Wow speechless.

'Some of my other achievements are (in inverse chronological order): Graduating high school in the top 0.1% of the state Publishing a set of worked solutions with Cambridge University Press at age 16; Receiving the "Prize for Academic Excellence" in my first year university maths course (at age 15, while in Year 11); Playing for Australia in the World Junior Chess Championships at age 8, the youngest competitor there.'
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 17, 2011, 09:00:06 pm
This ridiculously smart kid was in uni at the age of 17, wtf ?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 17, 2011, 09:02:38 pm
he says he was age 15 at uni whilst doing yr 11.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Russ on January 17, 2011, 09:03:34 pm
This ridiculously smart kid was in uni at the age of 17, wtf ?

It's actually not that uncommon
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 17, 2011, 09:06:58 pm
Is he in some sort of Genius program? Surely he's not just cruising through year 10 this year haha

I know schools where students can do 3/4 subjects from Year 10; at Balwyn High School, although I don't go there, if you're in the "accelerated" program/group, they allow students to take 3/4 subjects from Year 10 - in the hope of maximising their students' results.

I think the Uni High Accelerated program too (which I was in yr 7 and 8)! We also could do 3 1+2s (Latin, GMA/GMS, bio/Chem).

(from what I remember of their curriculum before going to MHS)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 09:09:27 pm
Damn......

Anyone know how he went VCE-wise?

Also found this:

http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/sciencecommunication/category/thor-taylor/
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 17, 2011, 09:11:59 pm
so why'd Thor get to do it when people like the Lu's and brightsky can't?

Something about Thor getting to be put into his own special class in year 7/8 - he's a special case in MGS history, and I have suspicions it was related to parents.

Still, Spesh at the age of 13, lol.

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Anyone know how he went VCE-wise?

99.90 (I was there when he opened it!).  He got 43 in Latin, 39 in French and 43 in English in year 12, 5.5 in Uni Maths+Uni Physics in year 11, 47 in Physics and 46 in Methods in year 10 (or something close to that) and 44 in Spesh in year 9. 
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 09:13:20 pm
 :o :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 17, 2011, 09:13:31 pm
:o :o :o :o :o
+1

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Anyone know how he went VCE-wise?

99.90 (I was there when he opened it!).  He got 43 in Latin, 39 in French and 43 in English in year 12, 5.5 in Uni Maths+Uni Physics in year 11, 47 in Physics and 46 in Methods in year 10 (or something close to that) and 44 in Spesh in year 9.  

WTF? HE did spesh before methods? (why?)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 09:14:03 pm
And how?!

I have just suddenly felt a rush of demotivation and a lacking of confidence knowing exactly what the competition is like out in the rest of the state.  :'(
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 17, 2011, 09:31:51 pm
^^I actually have no idea why - always been one of those strange mysteries of life...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 17, 2011, 09:41:45 pm
What's the point of going to Uni at such a young age though? If anything, I would wait until I was older.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 09:47:11 pm
He's also one of the very special cases in being allowed to do two uni subjects. How I envy him...
(EZ may have seen him get his ENTER, but I got to him 5 minutes later!!!)
Anyways...we've gone off topic. :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: myheaven on January 17, 2011, 10:39:48 pm
pi being one of the only people i know personally, naturally I think he will.
Also considering how smart he is + considering how much our year 10 maths teacher praised him LOL

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 17, 2011, 10:41:51 pm
rohitpi being one of the only people i know personally, naturally I think he will.
Also considering how smart he is + considering how much our year 10 maths teacher praised him LOL

I don't think pi can even get 99.95 after his 42 in Bio?

Feel free to corrct me....

Personally, Thusthan is a safe-bet.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 10:45:04 pm
Ahh.. you can still get a 99.95 with a 42 in the bottom 2. Mind you, a 42 is a bloody good score. pi definitely has a chance at cracking a perfect ATAR.. he got a 42 in Bio and he didn't even try..

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 17, 2011, 10:48:41 pm
Ahh.. you can still get a 99.95 with a 42 in the bottom 2. Mind you, a 42 is a bloody good score. pi definitely has a chance at cracking a perfect ATAR.. he got a 42 in Bio and he didn't even try..

TO be honest, I simply don't think he'll get a 99.95. Wish him all the best, but I think realistically, the smart bet is Thusthan, already 2 50's, if a 42 is good, what's 2 50's in year 11?

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 10:52:07 pm
Don't be so negative.. there will be more than one Dux. 99.95 ATAR students don't get 50s for every single subject. There is likely to be one (or even two) subjects that they will do comparatively lower in. Thushan's 50s in Biology and Methods may be his/her strengths. Maybe we are yet to see pi's or any other member's strengths. So yeah, don't judge until VCE is all over and results are out!

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 17, 2011, 10:53:36 pm
Ahh.. you can still get a 99.95 with a 42 in the bottom 2. Mind you, a 42 is a bloody good score. pi definitely has a chance at cracking a perfect ATAR.. he got a 42 in Bio and he didn't even try..

TO be honest, I simply don't think he'll get a 99.95. Wish him all the best, but I think realistically, the smart bet is Thusthan, already 2 50's, if a 42 is good, what's 2 50's in year 11?

Try to keep in mind you're talking about a student here, not just a bunch of numbers. There's no reason why any student here can't go on and achieve the best they can, including pi with a perfect score.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 17, 2011, 10:54:22 pm
Werdna, you yourself have a great chance also. I guess you have to treat methods nicely though ;p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 10:56:46 pm
Exactly. Romperait will definitely do well this year, and who knows, he may even crack the 99.95. He's already got 2 40+ scores under his belt. Just to clarify, Bonifacio, you don't need 6 50s to get a 99.95.

Werdna, you yourself have a great chance also. I guess you have to treat methods nicely though ;p

onur369.. I'm all for supporting other members, but I'm not going to be supporting myself on this front LOL (I only voted for myself for the fun of it). I've got no chance in hell of getting a 99.95. Oh and I'm not repeating Methods.. I've decided to settle with my dismal 31 (scaled). ;D

I played around with the ATAR calculator, and a 99.95 is actually still achievable with that Methods score in there. But I reiterate, there is no way I'm gonna get anywhere near that high an ATAR.  ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 17, 2011, 10:57:58 pm
I wont post his name because he may mind, but one of the boys at the australian junior chess championships (which im at atm) got 98.5 or something and hes in year 9. 42-44 in all subjects. 42 in chem yr 7, 42 spec 43 methods year 8, 40 something for english language, and i dont remember his other subject.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 17, 2011, 10:58:40 pm
It is VERY rare that a 99.95 gets their score without Spec/language/Uni subject.

Which is why i admire EZ more than most 99.95ers :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 11:02:16 pm
I wont post his name because he may mind, but one of the boys at the australian junior chess championships (which im at atm) got 98.5 or something and hes in year 9. 42-44 in all subjects. 42 in chem yr 7, 42 spec 43 methods year 8, 40 something for english language, and i dont remember his other subject.

How do you do VCE in year 9?! (Or is this the same guy that we were talking about in the previous page, Thor Taylor?)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 11:02:54 pm
Ahh.. you can still get a 99.95 with a 42 in the bottom 2. Mind you, a 42 is a bloody good score. pi definitely has a chance at cracking a perfect ATAR.. he got a 42 in Bio and he didn't even try..

TO be honest, I simply don't think he'll get a 99.95. Wish him all the best, but I think realistically, the smart bet is Thusthan, already 2 50's, if a 42 is good, what's 2 50's in year 11?

Try to keep in mind you're talking about a student here, not just a bunch of numbers. There's no reason why any student here can't go on and achieve the best they can, including Romperait with a perfect score.

It's funny people are bringing up Romperait. I know him personally and I have a lot of confidence in him because he has such a strong drive and motivation to do well. And everyone knows, hard work usually adds up to a big score, especially as VCE rewards such people.

@taiga
Everyone admires EZ...he's too awesome. :)

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 17, 2011, 11:20:52 pm
Ahh.. you can still get a 99.95 with a 42 in the bottom 2. Mind you, a 42 is a bloody good score. pi definitely has a chance at cracking a perfect ATAR.. he got a 42 in Bio and he didn't even try..

TO be honest, I simply don't think he'll get a 99.95. Wish him all the best, but I think realistically, the smart bet is Thusthan, already 2 50's, if a 42 is good, what's 2 50's in year 11?

Try to keep in mind you're talking about a student here, not just a bunch of numbers. There's no reason why any student here can't go on and achieve the best they can, including Romperait with a perfect score.

It's funny people are bringing up Romperait. I know him personally and I have a lot of confidence in him because he has such a strong drive and motivation to do well. And everyone knows, hard work usually adds up to a big score, especially as VCE rewards such people.

@taiga
Everyone admires EZ...he's too awesome. :)


She :)

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 11:21:54 pm
She :)

EZ is not female...if he were...well I better not get into that ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 11:22:17 pm
EZ is a guy.. ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 17, 2011, 11:49:54 pm
EZ is a guy.. ;D

Wait, what?! No way, I thought he was a she!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 17, 2011, 11:51:54 pm
EZ is a guy.. ;D

Wait, what?! No way, I thought he was a she!

Don't worry...it seems to be a common misconception. :) Though I'm very curious to know why that is...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 17, 2011, 11:53:48 pm
EZ is a guy.. ;D

Wait, what?! No way, I thought he was a she!

Don't worry...it seems to be a common misconception. :) Though I'm very curious to know why that is...

I thought the misconception went the other way.. Oh gosh.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 17, 2011, 11:54:51 pm
;D I think EZ's avatar has some bearing on this misconception. I thought he was a she when I first signed up to VN too.. until someone pointed it out LOL.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 17, 2011, 11:55:22 pm
EZ is a guy.. ;D

Wait, what?! No way, I thought he was a she!

Don't worry...it seems to be a common misconception. :) Though I'm very curious to know why that is...
I thought EZ was a she initially. I dunno, I suppose you don't think guys are in love with English and Lit? :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 18, 2011, 12:16:01 am
ITT, my gender comes into question yet again.  It's almost as if people WANT me to be a girl.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 18, 2011, 12:19:00 am
ITT, my gender comes into question yet again.  It's almost as if people WANT me to be a girl.

It's true. ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 18, 2011, 12:47:09 am
EZ is a guy!?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 18, 2011, 12:50:14 am
ITT, my gender comes into question yet again.  It's almost as if people WANT me to be a girl.

This was a major topic at the VN meet.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on January 18, 2011, 01:01:47 am
Well, I used to be a man app.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: nacho on January 18, 2011, 01:05:13 am
ITT, my gender comes into question yet again.  It's almost as if people WANT me to be a girl.
your name subliminally implies it..
EvANGELionZeta.. lol
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 18, 2011, 01:19:28 am
Hahaha, sorry EZ :/
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Hutchoo on January 18, 2011, 01:19:45 am
ITT, my gender comes into question yet again.  It's almost as if people WANT me to be a girl.
I met him today, he's definitely a male.
He sounds like Barry White.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 18, 2011, 09:53:26 am
Ahahaha, I've never thought of EZ as a girl... :S
He does have the blue male symbol thing next to "Gender" under his username. :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 18, 2011, 10:08:41 am
I always thought of EZ as a girl until I was smart enough to notice his gender symbol :/

Oh and iffets...when did he become a she? ???
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 18, 2011, 10:29:21 am
For some reason I always thought EZ was male. Misconception?

I'm sure you're loving all this attention...>_>
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on January 18, 2011, 07:41:55 pm
I always thought of EZ as a girl until I was smart enough to notice his gender symbol :/

Oh and iffets...when did he become a she? ???


everyone thought I was a man
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on January 18, 2011, 07:51:41 pm
I still do ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on January 18, 2011, 07:52:24 pm
bitch please:P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 18, 2011, 08:30:14 pm
bitch please:P

iffets is..quite manly :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 18, 2011, 08:31:16 pm
I always thought of EZ as a girl until I was smart enough to notice his gender symbol :/

Oh and iffets...when did he become a she? ???


everyone thought I was a man

I actually guessed you were a girl first time I read one of your posts!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 18, 2011, 08:33:08 pm
I thought iffets was a guy too... until I saw her post on the VN FB page. ;D I was actually in really surprised, sort of. But iffets you're awesome!

EDIT: How did this get so off topic?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 18, 2011, 10:19:43 pm
I thought iffets was a guy too... until I saw her post on the VN FB page. ;D I was actually in really surprised, sort of. But iffets you're awesome!

EDIT: How did this get so off topic?
There's a VN FB page? 0_0
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 18, 2011, 10:20:50 pm
I thought iffets was a guy too... until I saw her post on the VN FB page. ;D I was actually in really surprised, sort of. But iffets you're awesome!

EDIT: How did this get so off topic?
There's a VN FB page? 0_0

Yep. Search for 'ATAR Notes'.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: eeps on January 18, 2011, 10:22:02 pm
This.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 18, 2011, 10:23:41 pm
This.
Hahaha, I never knew... :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 22, 2011, 11:20:40 pm
Wow guys, thanks for your faith! I read this whole thread just now - I was at chem school for a couple of weeks
Anyhow, I'll try my best, but it's going to be a lot of work
I would bet funkyducky and Burberry to be VN duxes (duces if you really wanted to get technical) of 2011
And werdna - just for the record, i'm a guy :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: chelseaFC on January 23, 2011, 12:49:59 pm
Thushan no pressue haha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luffy on January 23, 2011, 08:46:02 pm
Its quite obvious that Thushan will be the dux of 2011. With most people, they are somewhat surprised when they log on and see their 99.95 ATAR score. For the case of Thushan, we'd all be shocked if the numbers 99.95 did not appear. The only thing that could even slightly prove a set back is his English Language, but judging by his posts, his English seems quite fine. xD

However, there might be another 99.95'er amongst the 2011 class. Judging by the study scores, I reckon Menang. :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Zien on January 23, 2011, 09:07:05 pm
Yeah, whilst it's easier for some to get 99.95 from their scores last year generally everyone who did pretty well last year still has the opportunity to get it. So try and not get deterred by the talent VN has (I know I have been :p). Good luck to Thushan, Pixon and the rest aiming for it though !

Word hard. XD
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 23, 2011, 09:10:51 pm
English is going to be the determining factor for most people. Even if I did get 50 for both Spesh and Chem (and 35 for Latin), I would still require a 46 in English/Lit to get 99.95 (according to atarcalc). But yeh...Thushan probably won't have an issue. :P

And Zien...as if you're deterred ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 23, 2011, 09:30:56 pm
Its quite obvious that Thushan will be the dux of 2011. With most people, they are somewhat surprised when they log on and see their 99.95 ATAR score. For the case of Thushan, we'd all be shocked if the numbers 99.95 did not appear. The only thing that could even slightly prove a set back is his English Language, but judging by his posts, his English seems quite fine. xD

However, there might be another 99.95'er amongst the 2011 class. Judging by the study scores, I reckon Menang. :D


How you can see that it's quite obvious that Thushan will achieve a 99.95 is beyond me. The year hasn't even started and so much can go wrong, placing this kind of pressure on him really isn't necessary.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: ben_ess12 on January 23, 2011, 09:52:25 pm
Again the awkward moment if he only gets 99.90....

Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 23, 2011, 09:58:34 pm
Its quite obvious that Thushan will be the dux of 2011. With most people, they are somewhat surprised when they log on and see their 99.95 ATAR score. For the case of Thushan, we'd all be shocked if the numbers 99.95 did not appear. The only thing that could even slightly prove a set back is his English Language, but judging by his posts, his English seems quite fine. xD

However, there might be another 99.95'er amongst the 2011 class. Judging by the study scores, I reckon Menang. :D


How you can see that it's quite obvious that Thushan will achieve a 99.95 is beyond me. The year hasn't even started and so much can go wrong, placing this kind of pressure on him really isn't necessary.

Agreed.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 23, 2011, 10:04:02 pm
I'd have thought the fact that getting 80+ votes in his favour for something that indicates he will get 99.95 was far more pressure than any one single comment saying that it'd be more shocking if he didn't get that score than not...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 23, 2011, 10:17:35 pm
I'd have thought the fact that getting 80+ votes in his favour for something that indicates he will get 99.95 was far more pressure than any one single comment saying that it'd be more shocking if he didn't get that score than not...

Does that make it necessary to apply more pressure?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 23, 2011, 10:20:33 pm
I'd have thought the fact that getting 80+ votes in his favour for something that indicates he will get 99.95 was far more pressure than any one single comment saying that it'd be more shocking if he didn't get that score than not...
Agreed, although I think we would be a tiny contributor to pressure in the scheme of things, I'd hate to think how your teachers would be after your scores last year Thushan.

Anyway, how the hell do I have more votes than you Romperait? In fact, how the hell am I 6th? Seriously guys, use your votes wisely (and when I say wisely I mean don't vote for me)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on January 23, 2011, 10:22:39 pm
I'd have thought the fact that getting 80+ votes in his favour for something that indicates he will get 99.95 was far more pressure than any one single comment saying that it'd be more shocking if he didn't get that score than not...

Does that make it necessary to apply more pressure?

Yes. Yes it does. ;)

Of course not, that's not what he was saying.

I don't see how the thoughts of random kids on the internet actually places pressure on a person. What does it matter if you don't meet the expectations of people who hardly know you?

And luken's telling the truth. ;) haha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Zien on January 23, 2011, 10:26:52 pm
If they're an intelligent student who has plenty of promise, they will certainly have high expectations pinned upon their shoulders whether they like it or not. It's not really the people's fault for pressuring them either; it's just a 'natural' thing to do (and I use that term in the loosest way possible). Dealing with pressure is just another thing you have to do in VCE and in life in general regardless of their brilliance.

If he was really bothered about the pressure, he wouldn't be on VN. Rather, I think he enjoys answering to people's expectations and is grateful for people wishing him for the best. But don't quote me on that; I'm not Thushan. ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 23, 2011, 10:30:33 pm
I'd have thought the fact that getting 80+ votes in his favour for something that indicates he will get 99.95 was far more pressure than any one single comment saying that it'd be more shocking if he didn't get that score than not...

Does that make it necessary to apply more pressure?
And luken's telling the truth. ;) haha
Wait what? Which part of my reply are you referring to haha

But yeah I agree, not that I'm the same position as Thushan but I kinda feel honoured that random people have faith in me purely because of my posts (I'm presuming?) and helpfulness :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 23, 2011, 10:37:02 pm
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Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

The reason I posted that comment was based on what EZ said about 'the overload of attention and expectations being quite overbearing.

Keep in mind that what I said was only in defense of Thushan and my interests were only in saving him from an overload of attention and expectations, and as such I'm more than happy to apologise to luffy and Romperait for coming off as too aggressive.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on January 23, 2011, 10:37:59 pm
This:

Seriously guys, use your votes wisely (and when I say wisely I mean don't vote for me)

It was just a joke Luke. :P

And yeah, when I told my teacher (last year, not about Thushan) that some kids get 2 50s in year 11 he was shocked and thought said that, oh they're just nerds with no life (literally lol) who will get 99.95. True story.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 23, 2011, 10:39:01 pm
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Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

The reason I posted that comment was based on what EZ said about 'the overload of attention and expectations being quite overbearing.

Keep in mind that what I said was only in defense of Thushan and my interests were only in saving him from an overload of attention and expectations, and as such I'm more than happy to apologise to luffy and Romperait for coming off as too aggressive.
I totally agree with EZ and The Ghost Inside. It's just undue pressure on Thushan for absolutely no reason and personally I wouldn't want that - but of course we can't speak for Thushan, some people thrive in the challenge.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 23, 2011, 10:43:41 pm
This:

Seriously guys, use your votes wisely (and when I say wisely I mean don't vote for me)

It was just a joke Luke. :P
Typical, but you hide your sarcasm too well haha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 23, 2011, 10:44:08 pm
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Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

The reason I posted that comment was based on what EZ said about 'the overload of attention and expectations being quite overbearing.

Keep in mind that what I said was only in defense of Thushan and my interests were only in saving him from an overload of attention and expectations, and as such I'm more than happy to apologise to luffy and Romperait for coming off as too aggressive.
I totally agree with EZ and The Ghost Inside. It's just undue pressure on Thushan for absolutely no reason and personally I wouldn't want that - but of course we can't speak for Thushan, some people thrive in the challenge.

You're going to have a hard time being a doctor/surgeon if you think winning a poll on an internet forum whereby most of the users are complete strangers is intense pressure.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 23, 2011, 10:46:55 pm
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Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

The reason I posted that comment was based on what EZ said about 'the overload of attention and expectations being quite overbearing.

Keep in mind that what I said was only in defense of Thushan and my interests were only in saving him from an overload of attention and expectations, and as such I'm more than happy to apologise to luffy and Romperait for coming off as too aggressive.
I totally agree with EZ and The Ghost Inside. It's just undue pressure on Thushan for absolutely no reason and personally I wouldn't want that - but of course we can't speak for Thushan, some people thrive in the challenge.

You're going to have a hard time being a doctor/surgeon if you think winning a poll on an internet forum whereby most of the users are complete strangers is intense pressure.
Are you like addicted to being a doctor or something? I wrote "undue" not "intense". I don't think I ever mentioned anywhere that I want to be a doctor or a surgeon? Take your negativity elsewhere.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 23, 2011, 10:51:33 pm
I don't think Thushan would be really... 'pressured', so to speak, moreso flattered IMO.

I doubt he's going to be sitting in his chair, sweat streaming down his face going "OH SHIZ I'M SO NERVOUS WHAT DO I DO IF I GET 99.90 OH LAWD"
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 23, 2011, 10:55:55 pm
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Speaking as the person who won the poll last year (even though I told everyone to vote for appianway), some of us can find the overload of attention and expectations quite overbearing.  It's a self-defense mechanism of sorts, which wouldn't need to be there if there wasn't as much pressure being put on from people around us.  :p

The reason I posted that comment was based on what EZ said about 'the overload of attention and expectations being quite overbearing.

Keep in mind that what I said was only in defense of Thushan and my interests were only in saving him from an overload of attention and expectations, and as such I'm more than happy to apologise to luffy and Romperait for coming off as too aggressive.
I totally agree with EZ and The Ghost Inside. It's just undue pressure on Thushan for absolutely no reason and personally I wouldn't want that - but of course we can't speak for Thushan, some people thrive in the challenge.

You're going to have a hard time being a doctor/surgeon if you think winning a poll on an internet forum whereby most of the users are complete strangers is intense pressure.
Are you like addicted to being a doctor or something? I wrote "undue" not "intense". I don't think I ever mentioned anywhere that I want to be a doctor or a surgeon? Take your negativity elsewhere.

You said it was pressure you wouldn't want. Surely that would translate to the pressure having an adverse affect on your performance? Why else would the pressure matter?

You post in the UMAT forums continuously and are quite a knowledgeable poster at that. You either want to go into medicine or waste a lot of time asking questions such as, "Should I start preparing for the UMAT now?"
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 23, 2011, 10:58:42 pm
^^ Incorrect assumption - UMAT is used for a lot of other courses (dentistry etc).

I'm sorry if I don't want undue pressure? - deal with it :S
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Bonifacio on January 23, 2011, 11:02:05 pm
Surely the pressure would be something you need to deal with? :S
OK ATAR, continue to bicker so you can win the argument, personal message me if you wish to continue the discussion but I have also seen you posting information about MBBS courses constantly.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on January 23, 2011, 11:03:14 pm
Surely the pressure would be something you need to deal with? :S
OK ATAR, continue to bicker so you can win the argument, personal message me if you wish to continue the discussion but I have also seen you posting information about MBBS courses constantly.
I'm not bickering lmao but yeah whatever, PM if you want.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: CharlieW on January 23, 2011, 11:21:05 pm
Its quite obvious that Thushan will be the dux of 2011. With most people, they are somewhat surprised when they log on and see their 99.95 ATAR score. For the case of Thushan, we'd all be shocked if the numbers 99.95 did not appear. The only thing that could even slightly prove a set back is his English Language, but judging by his posts, his English seems quite fine. xD

However, there might be another 99.95'er amongst the 2011 class. Judging by the study scores, I reckon Menang. :D


How you can see that it's quite obvious that Thushan will achieve a 99.95 is beyond me. The year hasn't even started and so much can go wrong, placing this kind of pressure on him really isn't necessary.

I went to thushan's school....believe me, he's a sure thing...everyone knows, the students, the teachers, heck probably the principal...he is that much of a freak (in the most respectful way possible)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 23, 2011, 11:21:55 pm
I don't think Thushan would be really... 'pressured', so to speak, moreso flattered IMO.

I doubt he's going to be sitting in his chair, sweat streaming down his face going "OH SHIZ I'M SO NERVOUS WHAT DO I DO IF I GET 99.90 OH LAWD"

Is that what people do under pressure is it, talk in a stupid voice and sweat? When does anyone even talk like that?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 23, 2011, 11:25:22 pm
Let's try not to let this get too out of hand guys - remember to keep it civil.  =)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 23, 2011, 11:34:43 pm
I don't think Thushan would be really... 'pressured', so to speak, moreso flattered IMO.

I doubt he's going to be sitting in his chair, sweat streaming down his face going "OH SHIZ I'M SO NERVOUS WHAT DO I DO IF I GET 99.90 OH LAWD"

Is that what people do under pressure is it, talk in a stupid voice and sweat? When does anyone even talk like that?

It's called sarcasm? :P

You actually thought I was being serious?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Liuy on January 23, 2011, 11:48:55 pm
I'M SWEATING I FEEL NERVOUS BECAUSE I'M NOT ON THE POLL :(
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 23, 2011, 11:49:55 pm
I'M SWEATING I FEEL NERVOUS BECAUSE I'M NOT BEING ON THE POLL :(

WATWATWAWTWTAWWTWATWAT I WANNA GET A HAIRCUT
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Liuy on January 23, 2011, 11:53:06 pm
AHHAHAHHA ^

people seriously, its a poll on a vce discussion site, is there really a need to argue over a set of numbers?
prove the poll wrong, work hard, get the best you can get.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on January 24, 2011, 12:09:50 am
AHHAHAHHA ^

people seriously, its a poll on a vce discussion site, is there really a need to argue over a set of numbers?
prove the poll wrong, work hard, get the best you can get.

Not sure what you think people have been debating, but sure, okay.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 24, 2011, 12:55:22 pm
I'd really like to vote for goomblor and Aurelian as well now but my votes have already been cast. :o

+1 for Goomblor. Anyone who knows him knows he's comparable to Thushan.

I just got back from 2 weeks in Canberra @NMSS to see that people have voted for me and I'm coming 3rd! :D
Also +1 for Goomblor, just lived with him for 2 weeks. He's more than capable of duxing.

EDIT: I mean I'm coming 4th! I can do maths... :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 24, 2011, 01:40:28 pm
^sorry for the vaguely creepy intro from Saul. Fuzzy told me your IRL name, and I saw you were at NMSS, so figured I'd tell him to say hi for lols. Sorry if it freaked you!

Also so true at Goomblor. 49 in methods and 46 in philosophy having done almost no work in either is insane.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 24, 2011, 02:17:14 pm
^ Yeah that was a tad bit creepy. And Saul talks so fast I didn't catch what he was saying until he'd repeated himself 3 times.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 24, 2011, 02:25:36 pm
^Don't judge me?  :p  And lol @ Saul, funny kid that one.  Did he read poetry again?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 24, 2011, 02:47:22 pm
I'd really like to vote for goomblor and Aurelian as well now but my votes have already been cast. :o
+1 for Goomblor. Anyone who knows him knows he's comparable to Thushan.
I just got back from 2 weeks in Canberra @NMSS to see that people have voted for me and I'm coming 3rd! :D
Also +1 for Goomblor, just lived with him for 2 weeks. He's more than capable of duxing.
EDIT: I mean I'm coming 4th! I can do maths... :)
Mm how was NMSS? Why isn't Goomblor on the poll?

Goomblor isn't a real VNer, plus he'd probably "beat us up" if we put him in.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 24, 2011, 05:35:21 pm
Then I'd beat him up. =)

At Brawl, obviously.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 24, 2011, 05:46:08 pm
Then I'd beat him up. =)
At Brawl, obviously.
Are you another master of competitive games? :D

Not exactly, but I'm pretty sure I could pull it off..:P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 24, 2011, 06:16:57 pm
sigh...I actually regret not going to NMSS. Btw...goomblor is mediocre and not legit...especially around Romperait. ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 25, 2011, 10:12:53 am
In the year that I went, there was a year 9...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 25, 2011, 12:09:39 pm
sigh...I actually regret not going to NMSS. Btw...goomblor is mediocre and not legit...especially around Romperait. ;)
Are year 11s (as of Jan) allowed to go to NMSS?
Yes, and they should definitely apply, it's amazing.

^ What maths camp did you go to? I see schnapps hiding under your profile pic.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 25, 2011, 01:45:13 pm
^ What maths camp did you go to? I see schnapps hiding under your profile pic.
Dec olympiad, of course. :) There's not many others... I'm guessing you guys would've also played cards/mafia/the hat game/schnapps a lot, seeing as quite a few people that went to Dec camp went to NMSS (in particular, those in year 12 this year).
yeah we did :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 25, 2011, 02:59:01 pm
In the year that I went, there was a year 9...
Oh, so they are allowed. Reason I didn't apply was mainly because I thought that it was only for year 12s... ah well, next year ;)
There was a year 6 at my maths camp... LOL

Ahahaha, most people are year 12 though. I think you know Graham White (he's a tutor at either Dec or April camp) was another who went early (also in year 9?)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 25, 2011, 05:29:58 pm
^^don't worry, I'm close friends with Dana - I know most of this already.  :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 05:32:58 pm
Hahah Graham - he's quite enthusiastic about maths...well more enthusiastic than I am anyway.
AChO all the way!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 25, 2011, 08:03:10 pm
Hahah Graham - he's quite enthusiastic about maths...well more enthusiastic than I am anyway.
AChO all the way!

The Dux joins the thread!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 08:11:26 pm
Hahah Graham - he's quite enthusiastic about maths...well more enthusiastic than I am anyway.
AChO all the way!

The Dux joins the thread!
uh oh

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 08:16:55 pm
LOL damn you pi!

And why is luken going "uh oh?"

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 25, 2011, 08:19:11 pm
LOL damn you pi!

And why is luken going "uh oh?"
Because when you join 'Shits gonna go down'. well thats my interpretation :P

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 08:20:55 pm
LOL damn you pi!

And why is luken going "uh oh?"
read the last few pages, I thought pi's comment might spark debate haha

Anyway, are you going on Thursday?

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 08:23:01 pm
To Monash Uni? Yup
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 08:26:51 pm
To Monash Uni? Yup
yerp, cool I'll see you there! hopefully we do a prac or sumthin together :)
I was told (by someone off here) to look for the guy with the halo around his head...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 08:30:50 pm
You'll be looking forever hahaha
Who told you that? :P
It won't be hard to find me - thushan is my real name
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 08:32:20 pm
oh yeah - another thing about the monash uni chem lab, it does take some time getting used to the bulb fillers, they're pretty tough to use - not like the ones at school

yeah it'd be nice to work in pairs - even at the same bench as i was in chem camp (the lab sessions were in the same lab)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 08:40:33 pm
Well there aren't many kids that got 2x 50's if any, so you have God status at Uni Chem for now haha

Well I spose I can't reveal my sources, but it is a mod...

Well I know your name, I've got you on fb afterall haha

I think we would be working in pairs, so I'll try and grab a bench near you if I see you :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 25, 2011, 08:42:42 pm
LOL damn you pi!

And why is luken going "uh oh?"
Because when you join 'Shits gonna go down'. well thats my interpretation :P

+1, thushan has finally joined his own party
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 08:46:13 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 25, 2011, 08:51:15 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...
Wow... I am speechless, seriously. My respect for you has increased even more.
Regardless of what happens this year, you're AWESOME. :)

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 09:02:55 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...
Wow... I am speechless, seriously. My respect for you has increased even more.
Regardless of what happens this year, you're AWESOME. :)

Wow man, thanks! you too

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 25, 2011, 09:05:19 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...

My respect for Thushan has gone up even more too :P I thought I was gonna struggle juggling just 5 subjects and school captaincy, but Thushan, your commitments far outweigh this! I think no matter what score you get, you should be pretty happy with yourself. ;)

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 25, 2011, 09:07:15 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...

My respect for Thushan has gone up even more too :P I thought I was gonna struggle juggling just 5 subjects and school captaincy, but Thushan, your commitments far outweigh this! I think no matter what score you get, you should be pretty happy with yourself. ;)

You're a school captain? Nice work mate, my respect for you has increased too! We just need to make sure we don't burn out

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 09:25:17 pm
Meh, I'm doing nothing special. Hope I haven't disappointed you guys.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on January 25, 2011, 09:38:55 pm
Meh, I'm doing nothing special. Hope I haven't disappointed you guys.
No way, im not doing anything special either  :( But we're still awesome :P
Thushan's just got legendary status :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 25, 2011, 09:45:34 pm
Meh, I'm doing nothing special. Hope I haven't disappointed you guys.
No way, im not doing anything special either  :( But we're still awesome :P
Thushan's just got legendary status :)
True dat. I will assess Thushan's status on Thursday, I'm expecting a sort of glow around him when he enters the room hahaha
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 25, 2011, 10:14:16 pm
True dat. I will assess Thushan's status on Thursday, I'm expecting a sort of glow around him when he enters the room hahaha

He is like a super smart super-saiyan (except the bright hair, he is a modest saiyan)!

lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...
Wow... I am speechless, seriously. My respect for you has increased even more.
Regardless of what happens this year, you're AWESOME. :)
+1, what a beast! As if you ditched piano though...  (just joking around)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: SilviaStar on January 30, 2011, 02:12:18 pm
Hiii!~

azngirl456 has my vote!  ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: CharlieW on January 30, 2011, 02:20:37 pm
lol pi i think i replied to this thread a little earlier

But hey, I'm not going to say anything until this year starts, anything could happen. Esp with me juggling 6 subjects, an olympiad, leadership commitments, sport, first aid...

thushan did u get prefect?

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 02:22:04 pm
yup
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 02:30:30 pm
What's a prefect? ;D I don't go to a private school.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: azngirl456 on January 30, 2011, 02:41:57 pm
What's a prefect? ;D I don't go to a private school.

Prefects are mentioned in Harry potter and macrob used to have prefects.
They are pretty much in charge of people in their year level or house. They are given permission to hand out detentions, tell people off, sort out problems etc. But this was the days back in the 60s and 70s. I'm not so sure about what prefects do now.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 30, 2011, 02:44:36 pm
What's a prefect? ;D I don't go to a private school.

Prefects are mentioned in Harry potter and macrob used to have prefects.
They are pretty much in charge of people in their year level or house. They are given permission to hand out detentions, tell people off, sort out problems etc. But this was the days back in the 60s and 70s. I'm not so sure about what prefects do now.

LOL wtf?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 30, 2011, 02:46:56 pm
Letting everyone know that Burberry has finished the Methods, Psychology, and English course over the holidays.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: nacho on January 30, 2011, 02:51:44 pm
Letting everyone know that Burberry has finished the Methods, Psychology, and English course over the holidays.
thank-you for decreasing my self-esteem.
I've finished an english text, unit 3 of accounting, AOS 2 of chem and i thought i was doing good LOL
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Water on January 30, 2011, 02:56:52 pm
Letting everyone know that Burberry has finished the Methods, Psychology, and English course over the holidays.



What do you mean by , the english course? As in, the texts? + essay s:O/

And damn, good job burrrbeerrryyy
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 02:58:57 pm
Wow Burberry! Dux of 2011 goes to you :D

I did some chem, a little physics, some englang, and i'm going to play german by ear. I only finished one course - spesh, and that's not even to 100% yet
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 30, 2011, 03:03:27 pm
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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:12:54 pm
Letting everyone know that Burberry has finished the Methods, Psychology, and English course over the holidays.

What a beast! He's out-nerdied Will Phan (MHS kid, don't worry to everyone else)!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 03:13:30 pm
Holy crap! o.O My confidence just plummeted LOL ;D

But yeah, how did you finish all of English already?!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 03:14:11 pm
He's a beast. That's how he did it.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:16:02 pm
Holy crap! o.O My confidence just plummeted LOL ;D

But yeah, how did you finish all of English already?!

Can't wait to see his 10/10 essays (plural) in the Essay Submission thread come February! The Mod showing the way!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 30, 2011, 03:16:40 pm
Burberry rul3z!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:17:47 pm
He's a beast. That's how he did it.

One beast talking up another beast. So much modesty on VN... ;)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Water on January 30, 2011, 03:18:34 pm
He's a beast. That's how he did it.

One beast talking up another beast. So much modesty on VN... ;)

Clash of the titans soon.... >;D

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:19:12 pm
Haha, SO TRUE!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 30, 2011, 03:19:48 pm
Beastly discussion.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 03:20:45 pm
Clash of the titans? I am pathetic at English. Seriously.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 03:21:02 pm
Holy crap! o.O My confidence just plummeted LOL ;D

But yeah, how did you finish all of English already?!

Can't wait to see his 10/10 essays (plural) in the Essay Submission thread come February! The Mod showing the way!

Haha yeah, we should give him a run for his money! ;D Even though he's got a 99.95% chance of beating us and getting a 99.95.

Beastly discussion.

Andiio, what've you done for holiday homework? Going hard at it like thushan and burb?

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Water on January 30, 2011, 03:22:46 pm
Holy crap! o.O My confidence just plummeted LOL ;D

But yeah, how did you finish all of English already?!

Can't wait to see his 10/10 essays (plural) in the Essay Submission thread come February! The Mod showing the way!

Haha yeah, we should give him a run for his money! ;D Even though he's got a 99.95% chance of beating us and getting a 99.95.

Beastly discussion.

Andiio, what've you done for holiday homework? Going hard at it like thushan and burb?




Try and tear his essay up! Find little mistakes to deduct his marks >;D!

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:23:47 pm
Beastly discussion.

Andiio, what've you done for holiday homework? Going hard at it like thushan and burb?

Just look at the solid question threads! No laziness there...

Try and tear his essay up! Find little mistakes to deduct his marks >;D!
When Mr Burberry gets to writing one that is ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 30, 2011, 03:24:51 pm
I'm going to just ruin Taiga's fun and say he is exaggerating slightly.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 03:25:46 pm
Am I like the worst procrastinator in the history of VN? First, I start holiday homework in the last 2 weeks, then I 'wag' the first 2 weeks of the essay initiative essays. ;D :P

Even if taiga was exaggerating slightly, that's still a godly effort.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 30, 2011, 03:26:33 pm
Holy crap! o.O My confidence just plummeted LOL ;D

But yeah, how did you finish all of English already?!

Can't wait to see his 10/10 essays (plural) in the Essay Submission thread come February! The Mod showing the way!

Haha yeah, we should give him a run for his money! ;D Even though he's got a 99.95% chance of beating us and getting a 99.95.

Beastly discussion.

Andiio, what've you done for holiday homework? Going hard at it like thushan and burb?

Not much LOL, procrastinated so much :(

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: onur369 on January 30, 2011, 03:30:46 pm
I feel sooooooo behind compare to you 'beasts'. Didn't even do anything.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on January 30, 2011, 03:31:02 pm
yeah have exaggerated I apologize, he has only finished unit 3 psych, he hasnt finished unit 4 psych yet.

he is finishing chem today i believe
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 30, 2011, 03:32:00 pm
No I am doing Legal today. get it right.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 03:32:42 pm
yeah have exaggerated I apologize, he has only finished unit 3 psych, he hasnt finished unit 4 psych yet.

he is finishing chem today i believe

LOL but how could you finish English over the holidays? I'm on repeat and I'm struggling to see how you could?! ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:33:17 pm
yeah have exaggerated I apologize, he has only finished unit 3 psych, he hasnt finished unit 4 psych yet.

he is finishing chem today i believe

LOL but how could you finish English over the holidays? I'm on repeat and I'm struggling to see how you could?! ;D
Nature of the Burberry beast



yeah have exaggerated I apologize, he has only finished unit 3 psych, he hasnt finished unit 4 psych yet.

he is finishing chem today i believe
That's still more than at least 90% of us!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 03:34:57 pm
Burberry you are just awesome.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 30, 2011, 03:37:40 pm
He's exaggerated a fair bit, and you most likely have done more than I have.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:38:59 pm
Burberry you are just awesome.

Dual duxes next year :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Water on January 30, 2011, 03:40:21 pm
yeah have exaggerated I apologize, he has only finished unit 3 psych, he hasnt finished unit 4 psych yet.

he is finishing chem today i believe

LOL but how could you finish English over the holidays? I'm on repeat and I'm struggling to see how you could?! ;D



Thats what I was thinking... >;! But Im just gona assume hes king kong at english
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Andiio on January 30, 2011, 03:42:58 pm
What do you mean by 'finishing' the English course?

As in, knowing how to write each of the essays up to a 10/10 standard? o_O

But if it's studying texts and such..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:43:52 pm
What do you mean by 'finishing' the English course?

As in, knowing how to write each of the essays up to a 10/10 standard? o_O

But if it's studying texts and such..

Can't wait to read his essays in the submission thread! (again)

He has set the benchmark for the class of 2011
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Water on January 30, 2011, 03:44:58 pm
What do you mean by 'finishing' the English course?

As in, knowing how to write each of the essays up to a 10/10 standard? o_O

But if it's studying texts and such..

Can't wait to read his essays in the submission thread! (again)

He has set the benchmark for the class of 2011


PRESSURE ON BURBERRY! Pressure! Expectations he must live up to!

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 03:46:25 pm
So glad I'm doing English Language...

But yeah Burberry, keep it up!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:48:04 pm
PRESSURE ON BURBERRY! Pressure! Expectations he must live up to!

Please not another one of these

So glad I'm doing English Language...
So glad I'm not doing eng lang
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Hodgeyhodgey on January 30, 2011, 03:50:36 pm
Balls.
I was proud of my core + networks for further and 10 chapters of accounting.. -_-
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: azngirl456 on January 30, 2011, 03:52:18 pm


So glad I'm doing English Language...
So glad I'm not doing eng lang
[/quote]

I'm so glad I'm doing both :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 03:53:29 pm
To all the people who have finished a whole unit of work (or more), how are you going to be studying throughout the year? Will you just be doing practise exams every week or..?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 30, 2011, 03:54:48 pm
To all the people who have finished a whole unit of work (or more), how are you going to be studying throughout the year? Will you just be doing practise exams every week or..?

Work from a different book, although I can only talk for methods (I'm not a 'beast' like out future dual duxes ;) )
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 03:59:59 pm
To all the people who have finished a whole unit of work (or more), how are you going to be studying throughout the year? Will you just be doing practise exams every week or..?

for englang, i'm going to try and collect and digest as many examples as i can and get a good principle base that i can work off in the exam. chem, physics and spesh just papers and german i'm going to just listen to podcasts, write essays, read the paper, etc.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on January 30, 2011, 04:01:05 pm
Chem podcasts?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 30, 2011, 04:09:04 pm
To all the people who have finished a whole unit of work (or more), how are you going to be studying throughout the year? Will you just be doing practise exams every week or..?

Work from a different book, although I can only talk for methods (I'm not a 'beast' like out future dual duxes ;) )

pi, take it easy! If you've done every qn from the whole textbook, you've worked yourself hard enough! Do practice exams slowly - as in like one a week, or one every 2 weeks, because all you need to do is refresh.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Hodgeyhodgey on January 30, 2011, 04:09:51 pm
Also, how do you guys go about finishing a whole unit, or two for that matter? I assume you're only doing every second question at most.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 30, 2011, 04:15:46 pm
I know this sounds kinda sad, but I think I might make my own podcasts for some of my subs - Latin, Legal, BM and maybe Revs if I can be bothered. ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: lexitu on January 30, 2011, 04:26:23 pm
I know this sounds kinda sad, but I think I might make my own podcasts for some of my subs - Latin, Legal, BM and maybe Revs if I can be bothered. ;D

Great idea!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 30, 2011, 04:41:58 pm
lol Burberry...

Keep up the good work, Taiga! ^-^
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 30, 2011, 04:42:23 pm
I know this sounds kinda sad, but I think I might make my own podcasts for some of my subs - Latin, Legal, BM and maybe Revs if I can be bothered. ;D
Aaah, BM podcasts would be good bedtime stories, cos they'd make you fall asleep!

To all the people who have finished a whole unit of work (or more), how are you going to be studying throughout the year? Will you just be doing practise exams every week or..?
I've done Unit 3 Chem out of the Heinemann book, while we used StudyOn at school
I've done 1/3 of spesh + all of methods out of maths quest, while we use essentials at school

I'll do a few more questions or maybe use some notes I've made to use while I'm doing the practice exams, but probably just checkpoints during class!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 30, 2011, 04:45:53 pm
Also, how do you guys go about finishing a whole unit, or two for that matter? I assume you're only doing every second question at most.
For me, notes + q's for Chem, and just q's for methods/spesh
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 10:17:13 am
Am I like the worst procrastinator in the history of VN? First, I start holiday homework in the last 2 weeks, then I 'wag' the first 2 weeks of the essay initiative essays. ;D :P

Even if taiga was exaggerating slightly, that's still a godly effort.
I start school tomorrow and I haven't touched my Chem holiday assignment and totally gave up on week 3 of the essay writing initiative (I'll actually bother next week, I promise!).

On the plus side, I learnt the entire first 3 topics of Spesh which will be on my first SAC...

...in 2 hours yesterday :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 10:44:54 am

On the plus side, I learnt the entire first 3 topics of Spesh which will be on my first SAC...
...in 2 hours yesterday :D

Nice job!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 31, 2011, 10:58:33 am
Being at a public school, you don't really see the kind of 'real' competition in VCE. We are competing with complete geniuses, yet we don't know even realise it because there aren't many geniuses in my school. I'm referring to you, funkyducky and thushan! ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: vea on January 31, 2011, 11:13:38 am

On the plus side, I learnt the entire first 3 topics of Spesh which will be on my first SAC...

...in 2 hours yesterday :D

How is this done?...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 11:20:39 am
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 12:42:20 pm
Hmm, going through the course Spesh seems alright, not too bad
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 31, 2011, 03:10:19 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

We did most of this in GMA!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 31, 2011, 03:57:28 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

Yeah, speaking from experience, it's definitely not that hard to "learn" the first few topics in 2 hours.  In fact, if you really put your mind to it, I reckon you could learn the entire spesh course in about 8 (or even less?) - there's really not all THAT much to the course.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 31, 2011, 04:03:26 pm
^^^ That's crazy! 8 hours!?!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 04:16:55 pm
Yeah, I think 8 hours might be pushing it, but you could definitely go through it in one weekend if you do it right.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on January 31, 2011, 04:23:53 pm
You MGS geniuses..
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 31, 2011, 04:25:21 pm
You MGS geniuses..

+1
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 04:30:48 pm
You M(H/G)S geniuses...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 31, 2011, 04:31:26 pm
You Scotch prefects....


EDIT: who got quidditch captain? ;D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 04:36:37 pm
hahaha very funny :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on January 31, 2011, 04:38:58 pm
lol, check this link! Scroll down to 'Jim Schembri - uncensored, uncut'  (all disguised as a 'literacy event' of course)

Its true!
(http://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/gscot/GSsep02/imsep02/20d.jpg)

HAHAHAHA! So who is the Quidditch captain of 2011?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Romperait on January 31, 2011, 04:49:25 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

Yeah, speaking from experience, it's definitely not that hard to "learn" the first few topics in 2 hours.  In fact, if you really put your mind to it, I reckon you could learn the entire spesh course in about 8 (or even less?) - there's really not all THAT much to the course.

It's most definitely doable.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 04:50:45 pm
Wow, someone's done their research. Creeeeepy.
EDIT: @pi

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 05:11:27 pm
lol, check this link! Scroll down to 'Jim Schembri - uncensored, uncut'  (all disguised as a 'literacy event' of course)

Its true!
(http://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/gscot/GSsep02/imsep02/20d.jpg)

HAHAHAHA! So who is the Quidditch captain of 2011?

That would be our sports captain.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 05:20:30 pm
Wow funkyducky you went to NMSS? Nice, i knew people who went there
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Pixon on January 31, 2011, 05:59:28 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

Yeah, speaking from experience, it's definitely not that hard to "learn" the first few topics in 2 hours.  In fact, if you really put your mind to it, I reckon you could learn the entire spesh course in about 8 (or even less?) - there's really not all THAT much to the course.

It's most definitely doable.

This man would know...he's doing past papers already. Seriously...I wish I were kidding.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 31, 2011, 06:02:15 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

Yeah, speaking from experience, it's definitely not that hard to "learn" the first few topics in 2 hours.  In fact, if you really put your mind to it, I reckon you could learn the entire spesh course in about 8 (or even less?) - there's really not all THAT much to the course.

It's most definitely doable.

This man would know...he's doing past papers already. Seriously...I wish I were kidding.

Sounds like kyzoo at this point in the year. :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on January 31, 2011, 06:37:42 pm
^ Trig, Ellipse/hyperbole, parametric form, rational functions. (technically more than 3 topics, but ellipses and hyperbole don't really count)

Umm Trig just involved looking at inverse and reciprocal trig functions...I think it mostly worked because they're not complicated topics and because I already knew a fair chunk of it.

Yeah, speaking from experience, it's definitely not that hard to "learn" the first few topics in 2 hours.  In fact, if you really put your mind to it, I reckon you could learn the entire spesh course in about 8 (or even less?) - there's really not all THAT much to the course.

It's most definitely doable.

This man would know...he's doing past papers already. Seriously...I wish I were kidding.
For Spesh? Farrrkkk
I might do a Unit 3 Chem exam just to see I've covered everything!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 06:38:27 pm
Wow funkyducky you went to NMSS? Nice, i knew people who went there

Yes and it was awesome :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 07:01:01 pm
oh nice! I went to maths camp a few times; it wasn't bad, but i was hopeless there so I got sick of it
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: funkyducky on January 31, 2011, 07:06:09 pm
When you say Maths camp, do you mean the Olympiad training camps?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on January 31, 2011, 07:09:24 pm
When you say Maths camp, do you mean the Olympiad training camps?

Yep.  </answeringforthushan>
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 07:20:11 pm
Yup.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 08:39:21 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: azngirl456 on January 31, 2011, 08:45:11 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.

Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 09:25:06 pm
LOL and that previous one was my 500th post!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on January 31, 2011, 09:32:21 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.

Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 09:43:45 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.


Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

+1

Give her 100 votes for that poll!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: eeps on January 31, 2011, 09:56:24 pm
I would have voted for Wayne Cheung, but he's not on the list or on VCENotes for that matter. I hear you know him, thushan? I asked the.watchman. :p
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 10:03:36 pm
I would have voted for Wayne Cheung, but he's not on the list or on VCENotes for that matter. I hear you know him, thushan? I asked the.watchman. :p

yeah i know him, he was at chem camp too
he's brilliant - he's a shoe-in for the Australian chem team
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: azngirl456 on January 31, 2011, 10:06:07 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.


Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

+1

Give her 100 votes for that poll!
Definitely Swetha for dux. She's amazingly smart and friendly :)
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: kaushik on January 31, 2011, 10:07:28 pm
Haha Thushan is Dux for sure  ;D

Go Thushan !
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on January 31, 2011, 10:11:43 pm
OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.


Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

+1

Give her 100 votes for that poll!
Definitely Swetha for dux. She's amazingly smart and friendly :)


+1. Swetha is one person who can carry that hard work and brains, yet be humble at the same time.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 01, 2011, 10:14:30 am
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

I'm pretty sure all legible Dux of 2011 members must post a bit, regardless of how brilliant they may be...

So still thushan for me! (and burberry after his completion of the english course ;))
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: The Detective on February 01, 2011, 10:31:36 am
+1

OK. Back on topic - I advertise a definite for Dux of VN 2011 who has just joined VN now; swetha.


Ohh, i know a swetha as well. I wondering if we're talking about the same person

Yay 200th post :)
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

+1

Give her 100 votes for that poll!
Definitely Swetha for dux. She's amazingly smart and friendly :)


+1. Swetha is one person who can carry that hard work and brains, yet be humble at the same time.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on February 01, 2011, 12:12:09 pm
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

I'm pretty sure all legible Dux of 2011 members must post a bit, regardless of how brilliant they may be...

So still thushan for me! (and burberry after his completion of the english course ;))
+1, hence why appianway is the dux of VN!

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on February 01, 2011, 01:20:30 pm
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

I'm pretty sure all legible Dux of 2011 members must post a bit, regardless of how brilliant they may be...

So still thushan for me! (and burberry after his completion of the english course ;))

Oh wow, Burberry finished the English course in the holidays?  I wonder how...  ;)

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Menang on February 01, 2011, 01:21:46 pm
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

I'm pretty sure all legible Dux of 2011 members must post a bit, regardless of how brilliant they may be...

So still thushan for me! (and burberry after his completion of the english course ;))

Oh wow, Burberry finished the English course in the holidays?  I wonder how...  ;)
Ahahahaha. epic.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: burbs on February 01, 2011, 02:28:51 pm
OMGosh... Swetha is a genius.
I definitely vote for her to dux 2011.

I'm pretty sure all legible Dux of 2011 members must post a bit, regardless of how brilliant they may be...

So still thushan for me! (and burberry after his completion of the english course ;))

Oh wow, Burberry finished the English course in the holidays?  I wonder how...  ;)

Endorsed!

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: tea.squaredd on February 01, 2011, 03:55:05 pm
I think 'totaled' shoould be a candidate.
He's quiet on the forums but ur mind will be blown at what hes done already LOL.
+ he is breaking MHS traditions and doing uni subs.
Awks.
And i will not reveal who he is hehehe...
its an asian btw. And not me :D Not pro enough.
He's got some 50's in the bag
I also think thushan is a good candidate (yeah i know hes on the list)

p.s should totes make a poll on 'who will get into monash med'
I reckon that is harder than being dux of .. anything :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 01, 2011, 04:06:53 pm
^^ Its not William P. is it? If so, then he'll be up for dux too, he's extremely bright. If not, then I'll have to keep guessing...
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on February 01, 2011, 04:19:33 pm
Yeaaaah but the whole point of being the VN Dux is that you're a regular contributor to the forums. Hence, Appianway is the true Dux of 2010.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: vea on February 01, 2011, 04:23:44 pm
It seems like many MHS boys are doing uni subs this year, I already know two who are doing them, one who may be who tea.towel is talking about. o_O
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 01, 2011, 04:26:07 pm
It seems like many MHS boys are doing uni subs this year, I already know two who are doing them, one who may be who tea.towel is talking about. o_O

That would probably be because they all dropped physics and then went to uni bio/chem. A few from my class alone (we had one of the worst teaching years in a decade) dropped physics to do a uni sub.

Yeaaaah but the whole point of being the VN Dux is that you're a regular contributor to the forums.

+1, I think the limit should be 200 posts or more
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: azngirl456 on February 01, 2011, 04:38:37 pm
I think 'totaled' shoould be a candidate.
He's quiet on the forums but ur mind will be blown at what hes done already LOL.
+ he is breaking MHS traditions and doing uni subs.
Awks.
And i will not reveal who he is hehehe...
its an asian btw. And not me :D Not pro enough.
He's got some 50's in the bag
I also think thushan is a good candidate (yeah i know hes on the list)

p.s should totes make a poll on 'who will get into monash med'
I reckon that is harder than being dux of .. anything :P

+1, on the day results came out, I searched the 50s section and he was there.

We should make another vn dux poll towards the end of the year. That way it gives a chance for people to contribute/post more so we can see if they are a potential dux.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Ghost! on February 01, 2011, 04:38:47 pm
It seems like many MHS boys are doing uni subs this year, I already know two who are doing them, one who may be who tea.towel is talking about. o_O

That would probably be because they all dropped physics and then went to uni bio/chem. A few from my class alone (we had one of the worst teaching years in a decade) dropped physics to do a uni sub.

Yeaaaah but the whole point of being the VN Dux is that you're a regular contributor to the forums.

+1, I think the limit should be 200 posts or more


Yep, or even a something related to time active, considering the Dux should probably be around helping for at least half the year, not just joining at exam times like a lot of people do.

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on February 01, 2011, 04:44:52 pm
Yep, or even a something related to time active, considering the Dux should probably be around helping for at least half the year, not just joining at exam times like a lot of people do.

Agreed. Or the 99.95ers that join AFTER results and try to claim the VN Dux title.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: taiga on February 02, 2011, 02:11:28 am
So many 99.95ers joined up after results with some posts about their result and tutoring ads and whatnot.

Whilst it is fine, definitely should not be labelled as the "dux" of VN.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iNerd on February 03, 2011, 06:06:02 pm
I think 'totaled' shoould be a candidate.
He's quiet on the forums but ur mind will be blown at what hes done already LOL.
+ he is breaking MHS traditions and doing uni subs.
Awks.
And i will not reveal who he is hehehe...
its an asian btw. And not me :D Not pro enough.
He's got some 50's in the bag
I also think thushan is a good candidate (yeah i know hes on the list)

p.s should totes make a poll on 'who will get into monash med'
I reckon that is harder than being dux of .. anything :P

Totaled is a legend.
A legend in the making.

EDIT: I'm part of the VN furniture now. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Jdog on February 03, 2011, 07:02:38 pm
why do you need to post to be a vn dux.

you can use this forum for all its good resources without having to poast heaps/


i don't see why a person with minimal posts cannot be counted as a legitimate dux.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on February 03, 2011, 07:07:26 pm
IMO they are still 'dux' but i dont think that they can be called the true dux compared to someone who has contributed to the community - as this is one of the purposes of VN
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on February 03, 2011, 07:18:21 pm
why do you need to post to be a vn dux.

you can use this forum for all its good resources without having to poast heaps/


i don't see why a person with minimal posts cannot be counted as a legitimate dux.
I think that a forum is meant to include providing your opinion and resources, not a one way ticket of taking and not paying back :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: shinny on February 03, 2011, 07:22:09 pm
why do you need to post to be a vn dux.

you can use this forum for all its good resources without having to poast heaps/


i don't see why a person with minimal posts cannot be counted as a legitimate dux.
I think that a forum is meant to include providing your opinion and resources, not a one way ticket of taking and not paying back :P

I don't think there's anything wrong with that particularly and I'm all for people just leeching, but I don't see why someone would want to be recognised as a dux in a community where they're not known anyway. Don't see what they have to gain from that at all.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: iffets12345 on February 03, 2011, 11:47:25 pm
Kinda sad considering 99.95ers are dux regardless.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: MrIraq on February 04, 2011, 12:14:55 am
wats a dux?

im sorry, im from the arabian desrrt... we dont understnad these terms.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: JinXi on February 04, 2011, 03:29:53 am
If mr Iraq was up there, he's got my vote :D
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 04, 2011, 03:31:58 pm
wats a dux?

Was that sarcastic?  ???  ??? A person (generally one person, but can be multiple people) who achieves the highest score (in this case, by ATAR) in a particular cohort (in this case, VN).
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on February 04, 2011, 03:41:36 pm
No he wasn't being sarcastic; by his own admission, he's an Iraqi who doesn't understand boogin words such as "dux".
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on February 04, 2011, 03:43:11 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 04, 2011, 03:45:31 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!

+1
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: m@tty on February 04, 2011, 03:52:00 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duces - let's all do awesomely well!!!

There's around 30 99.95s per year, right?

Claim as many as possible for VN. :P
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: thushan on February 04, 2011, 03:52:42 pm
Oh yeah!
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on February 04, 2011, 04:51:30 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!
what are we gonna talk about in this thread then?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on February 04, 2011, 04:52:25 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!
what are we gonna talk about in this thread then?
+1
Ill start, might be a bit off topic but how was your first day at school?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: luken93 on February 04, 2011, 05:00:34 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!
what are we gonna talk about in this thread then?
+1
Ill start, might be a bit off topic but how was your first day at school?
eh pretty boring tbh, no homework for the weekend apart from our oral on tuesday which is good!

How was yours
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: MrIraq on February 04, 2011, 05:07:50 pm
wats a dux?

Was that sarcastic?  ???  ??? A person (generally one person, but can be multiple people) who achieves the highest score (in this case, by ATAR) in a particular cohort (in this case, VN).

im iraqi hw m i meant to know ths stuff

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Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on February 04, 2011, 05:10:20 pm
Can you stop referring back to the fact you're from Iraq? =='
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Greatness on February 04, 2011, 05:12:12 pm
It was alright not too bad. I didnt get much hw either, was expecting a lot more but then again it's the first day.
Can you stop referring back to the fact you're from Iraq? =='
Agreed what has that got to do with anything?
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: MrIraq on February 04, 2011, 05:15:10 pm
Can you stop referring back to the fact you're from Iraq? =='

no... i must
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: werdna on February 04, 2011, 05:16:26 pm
Care to explain? I've heard you say this so many times now.
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: pi on February 04, 2011, 05:57:29 pm
Can you stop referring back to the fact you're from Iraq? =='

+1
Title: Re: The 2011 VN Dux.
Post by: Mao on February 04, 2011, 08:06:06 pm
Anyway, enough talk about duxes - let's all do awesomely well!!!

^^This.

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