Academic Portfolio — Class of 2026
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A city master plan, policy making, and serving the community all at the core of this portfolio. Built alongside student leadership, a seat in the NSW Youth Parliament and even the school stage. All within the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
Programme IBPLC · Big Picture Learning Australia
School Guyra Central School, NSW
Interests Civil Engineering & Urban Planning
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Contents
Nine sections
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Senior Project
Capstone · Active
A city plan integrating civil engineering, urban design, architecture, and governance — resolving into a 3D model and a supporting body of research.
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Learning Through Internship
Internship · Ongoing
Placement at the Armidale Regional Council in engineering and more.
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Leadership
Service · Ongoing
School Vice Captain and SRC President, Youth Member for the Northern Tablelands, and founding work on a regional youth council.
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Qualifications
Academic record
Higher School Certificate subjects and external credentials earned alongside the IBPLC programme.
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About Me
Story · In development
Personal narrative — background, values, and the reasoning behind a path towards civil engineering.
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Social Action
Impact · In development
Advocacy and community projects, including NSW Youth Parliament and work around the school.
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Outlearning
Exploration · In development
Self-directed study beyond the classroom — courses, competitions, and events including the National Youth Science Forum.
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IBPLC
Credential · In development
The International Big Picture Learning Credential — the framework this portfolio is assessed against.
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Exhibitions
Presentation · In development
Termly public presentations of learning to panels of advisors, family, and community members.
Currently building
A complete city plan, engineered from the ground up.
The Senior Project runs from site analysis through to a physical 3D model, reviewed by practising engineers and planners.
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At a glance
Summary
Academic
Year 12 at Guyra Central School, studying HSC Physics and Mathematics alongside the Southern Cross University Scholars Program.
Professional
Work placement with Armidale Regional Council under Alex Manners, Project Director on the Kempsey Road Project.
Civic
Vice Captain and SRC President, Youth Member for the Northern Tablelands in the NSW Youth Parliament.
