SIX Band 6s in the Higher School Certificate: that was the news Bella Gooch was sent this morning before the sun had even risen.
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Bella is one of two St John's students who will be presented with a Premier's award for receiving above 90 in all of their HSC exams.
Her results include 97 in ancient history and 96 in legal studies.
Bella's dream is to study law at the University of Sydney and she has already accepted accommodation at the Women's College.
"It's been a dream for as long as I can remember. It's great for it to finally arise," Bella said.
While she hadn't set any expectations for herself, Bella said she was still hoping to do well.
How much study did it take to achieve the impressive results?
"A lot. A lot of hours. A lot of blood, sweat and tears."
Bella said her results arrived via text message at 5.50am yesterday morning, but she was already awake, anxiously waiting.
She said her classmates have also shared their great results.
"Everyone has done really well. It's really good for the school."
As for the students who will take the HSC in 2015, Bella said her advice is not to give up when the going gets tough.
Edwina Keen also excelled in the HSC with marks above 92 for all of her subjects.
