Sydney, 16 September 2025 — Twenty-five years ago, a 13-year-old Nikki Webster soared into the hearts of millions as the face of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. That moment launched a remarkable career in music and remains one of Australia’s most cherished cultural memories.
Leading universities across Australia have granted early offers to 40 graduating students at Matthew Flinders Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast — almost one-third of the eligible cohort.
College Principal Michelle Carroll said the offers recognise Flinders students’ consistently high academic performance and strong character alongside their co-curricular, leadership, cultural exchange and service achievements.
This year, early-entry and recommendation schemes led to offers to Flinders students across a wide range of courses, including Engineering, Psychology, Law, Paramedicine, Music Performance, Forensic Science, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Business, Fashion Design, Nursing and Game Design.
Offers came from The University of Queensland, the University of the Sunshine Coast, QUT, Griffith University, Bond University, Australian National University (ANU), the University of Sydney and RMIT.
Graduates are awaiting the release of their ATAR results on Thursday, 18 December. The Flinders Class of 2025 are invited to a special morning tea on campus that morning to celebrate their results as a cohort together with the Principal and their teachers.
In December, Flinders was ranked the number one primary and secondary school on the Sunshine Coast and in the top 20 schools in Queensland for 2025 NAPLAN results. Flinders was also named in the 5-Star Best Schools 2025 - one of only 34 schools awarded nationwide by The Educator.
“These early offers provide our students with valuable certainty about their future study pathways and endorse the College’s commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing,” Ms Carroll said.
“Early offers also recognise students who show strong 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration and critical thinking, which we teach at Flinders because they are vital for self-directed learning at university and for success in the modern workplace,” Ms Carroll said.
STUDENT PROFILE: Lucy Sinnamon graduated with the Flinders Class of 2025 and received an early offer to study international relations and law at ANU, clearly impressing the selectors with her holistic portfolio, including both Academic Excellence and Academic Endeavour Awards in her final year and playing woodwind in the invitational College Band and Wind Symphony.
Lucy is also passionate about travel, cultural exchange and service. Last year, she visited Thailand for service learning as part of Flinders’ Round Square certification and in 2024 secured a travel bursary to attend the Change the World Model United Nations (CWMUN) conference in Singapore. As the 2025 Round Square Captain, Lucy encouraged her peers to grasp opportunities for domestic and international student exchange and service. In 2026, Lucy will contribute to a Round Square service project at the Starehe Centre for Boys in Kenya.
“We are immensely proud of our Flinders Class of 2025, including many students like Lucy who are passionate about exploring their interests and making a difference in the world," Ms Carroll said.
“Throughout Year 12 and the years leading up to it, our students have embraced academic rigour and shown commitment, resilience and well-rounded growth.
“As we await the ATAR release on Thursday, 18 December, those 40 graduates who have received early offers have enjoyed a significant confidence boost and are already set up for success at university and beyond. This recognition reflects the strength of our academic and co-curricular programs, and the dedication of our students, families and staff.
“We look forward to the whole cohort receiving their ATAR results and celebrating the many opportunities ahead of them as capable, confident graduates.”
Contrary to common debate, recent research from the UNSW shows that early entry offers do not necessarily lead to reduced effort by students. Rather, students who receive them often display enhanced “academic buoyancy”, meaning stronger capacity to manage academic challenges and stay motivated through the final year.
This year, VET pathways were also popular at Flinders, with 18 students choosing to combine their academic studies with vocational training in either Engineering, Aviation, Business and Construction for more choices post-school.
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From One Generation to the Next: The McDonald College Alumna Nikki Webster Returns to Olympic Stage with Her Children
Sydney, 16 September 2025 — Twenty-five years ago, a 13-year-old Nikki Webster soared into the hearts of millions as the face of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. That moment launched a remarkable career in music and remains one of Australia’s most cherished cultural memories.
Last night, Nikki returned to that same Olympic stage — this time hand-in-hand with her two children, daughter Skylah and son Malakai, who are both current students at The McDonald College. Together, they joined the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Sydney Games, creating a full-circle moment that was as moving as it was magical.
For The McDonald College, where Nikki discovered and developed her love of performing, the evening carried a special meaning. The College has nurtured generations of artists, providing a unique blend of academic excellence and world-class performing arts training. Now, Nikki’s children walk those same hallways, rehearsing in the same studios, guided by the same passion for creativity and performance.
Reflecting on her journey, Nikki said: “Without the support of the College, I wouldn’t have been able to have the career that I had.”
“To see Nikki standing on that stage again, this time with her children by her side, was deeply moving,” said Maxine Kohler, Principal of The McDonald College. “It’s a living example of how the performing arts can inspire across generations — and of the role The McDonald College plays in helping young people find their voice and pursue their dreams. Nikki’s journey began with us, and now her children are continuing that legacy.”
The performance was more than an anniversary tribute — it was a reminder of how a single moment can spark a lifetime of creativity. At a time when arts funding across Australia is under increasing pressure, it also highlights the need to keep investing in the performing arts. Without dedicated schools, programs, and support, moments like Sydney 2000 — and the generations of performers it has inspired — would not be possible.
For Nikki, that spark ignited in 2000. For her children, and for so many of The McDonald College’s students today, it shines brightly in every rehearsal, every lesson and every time they step on stage.
About The McDonald College
The McDonald College is a specialist K–12 independent school combining academic excellence with performance training in ballet, dance, acting, music, musical theatre and elite tennis. Based in North Strathfield, the College has a proud history of producing some of Australia’s most celebrated performers, while inspiring every student to reach their full potential — whether on stage, on court or beyond. Notable alumni include Emma Watkins, Bojana Novakovic, Meg Mac, Tim Draxl, Dimity Clancey and Mariam Saab.
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Welcome to your new report card for 2025.
Term 1
Eastern Division - Friday 31 January - Friday 11 April
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
Source: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/node/1682
Term 1
Tuesday 28 January - Friday 4 April
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Monday 6 October - Friday 19 December
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
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Term 1
Tuesday 28 January - Friday 4 April
Term 2
Tuesday 22 April - Friday 27 June
Term 3
Monday 14 July - Friday 19 September
Term 4
Tuesday 7 October - Friday 12 December
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
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Term 1 (Eastern Division): 27 Jan – 2 Apr 2026
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Term 1 (Staff): 27 Jan – 2 Apr;
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Term 1: 27 Jan – 2 Apr
Autumn holidays: 3 Apr – 19 Apr
Term 2: 20 Apr – 26 Jun
Winter holidays: 27 Jun – 12 Jul
Term 3: 13 Jul – 18 Sep
Spring holidays: 19 Sep – 5 Oct
Term 4: 6 Oct – 11 Dec
Summer holidays: 12 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
Term 1: 2 Feb – 2 Apr
Autumn holidays: 3 Apr – 19 Apr
Term 2: 20 Apr – 3 Jul
Winter holidays: 4 Jul – 19 Jul
Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep
Spring holidays: 26 Sep – 11 Oct
Term 4: 12 Oct – 17 Dec
Summer holidays: 18 Dec 2026 – 31 Jan 2027
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
Term 1: 27 Jan – 10 Apr
Autumn holidays: 11 Apr – 26 Apr
Term 2: 27 Apr – 3 Jul
Winter holidays: 4 Jul – 19 Jul
Term 3: 20 Jul – 25 Sep
Spring holidays: 26 Sep – 11 Oct
Term 4: 12 Oct – 11 Dec
Summer holidays: 12 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027
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Term 1: 28 Jan – 2 Apr
Autumn holidays: 3 Apr – 12 Apr
Term 2: 13 Apr – 19 Jun
Winter holidays: 20 Jun – 13 Jul
Term 3: 14 Jul – 18 Sep
Spring holidays: 19 Sep – 4 Oct
Term 4: 5 Oct – 11 Dec
Summer holidays: 12 Dec 2026 – 26 Jan 2027
Private schools choose their own term dates. Most schools are likely to be different from the official goverment dates listed below. Please check with each individual school for its term dates.
Source: https://www.act.gov.au/living-in-the-act/public-holidays-school-terms-and-daylight-savingTerm 1 ends: 2 Apr
Autumn holidays: 3 Apr – 19 Apr
Term 2: 20 Apr (teacher student-free) / 21 Apr – 3 Jul
Winter holidays: 4 Jul – 19 Jul
Term 3: 20 Jul (teacher student-free) / 21 Jul – 25 Sep
Spring holidays: 26 Sep – 11 Oct
Term 4: 13 Oct – 18 Dec
Summer holidays: 19 Dec 2026 – 1 Feb 2027
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Term 1: 5 Feb – 17 Apr
Autumn holidays: 18 Apr – 3 May
Term 2: 4 May – 10 Jul
Winter holidays: 11 Jul – 26 Jul
Term 3: 27 Jul – 2 Oct
Spring holidays: 3 Oct – 18 Oct
Term 4: 19 Oct – 18 Dec
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