Western Australia students share reactions to ATAR scores as results are released

Thousands of students in Western Australia checked their ATAR scores over the weekend, with many sharing their reactions online. Lilia Bradley, a graduate from St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, was surprised to achieve a score of 94 after a challenging year. Senuka Jayasekara from All Saints’ College received a perfect ATAR of 99.95. He expressed disbelief at his score and credited his success to the support of his family, friends, and teachers. Both students emphasized the importance of balancing academic pressures with personal well-being during their final year of school. Lilia plans to study astronomy and astrophysics at the Australian National University, while Senuka highlighted the need for kindness and self-care.