When it comes to history, Westside Christian College student Jasmine Muir knows a thing or two.
The year 10 student edged out more than 5,000 competitors to be crowned state and national champion in the Australian History Competition.
It involved a 90-minute 100-question exam covering all aspects of the Australian Curriculum in History.
To achieve a High Distinction in the competition, participants must attain over 84 per cent.
Jasmine achieved an incredible 96 per cent. For her efforts, Jasmine received a specially minted medallion, a portfolio of her achievement and a cash prize.
This is not the first time the humble student has blitzed the competition.
In 2018, both she and fellow Westside student, Emma Newell, topped the state in the National Geography Competition.
College principal Barry Leverton congratulates Jasmine Muir on her success.
Jasmine, who has been at Westside since Prep, said she saw incredible value in studying the past.
“I love history because it gives me the skills to become a compassionate history-maker,” she said.
Elaine Niesler, Instructional Dean of Humanities said she could not be prouder of the performance.
“Jasmine is a hardworking and respectful student. I can’t wait to see what the next few years hold for her,” she said.
The competition, prepared by the History Teachers’ Association of Australia and run in conjunction with
The Giant Classroom, aims to provide an interesting and challenging competition for students.
Competitors must race against the clock as they analyse and evaluate sources from more several time
periods and cultures.
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