Sarbani Maitra

Sarbani's unwavering commitment to achieving excellence in every facet of her life truly distinguishes her from her peers. Her boundless motivation stems from a profound desire to excel and consistently push beyond her comfort zone. With the support of her family, coaches and friends, Sarbani strives to make her community a better place. She is actively involved in school governance, she served on the Middle School Council for Grades 7 and 8. Some of her achievements include: Year 7 and 8 DUXICAS, AMC HD in Maths in Year 7 and 8, a Finalist in the 22-23 Innovation Challenge and was in the top 1% of participants in the Australian Geography Competition. Sarbani took on leadership roles as both the STEM and House Spirit Captain. She reached the finals of the Queensland Debating Union (QDU) in both 2022 and 2023. Her oratory skills shone through as a participant in the English-Speaking Union (ESU) Speech competitions in 2021 and 2023 and she earned the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. She demonstrated her musical talents by achieving Grade 3 in Guitar, Grade 5 in Flute and Classical Music, and Grade 8 in Violin. She achieved the title of Open Italian Champion in vocal competitions in Beenleigh, Redlands, Wynnum, Bundaberg, Enoggera, Gold Coast, and Queensland. In the realm of sports, Sarbani excelled in swimming, competing at the district and state levels from 2018 to 2023. In squash, she made a mark as a regional representative from 2018 to 2023, earning four National Champion titles and securing the #1 ranking in Australia. Sarbani's squash achievements also include 12 state titles, making her the youngest member of the Australian Talent Squad, and representing Australia in international competitions such as the Scottish Junior Open, where she finished 2nd in 2018 and 3rd in 2022. Sarbani's remarkable journey of excellence is a testament to her outstanding commitment to personal growth and her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in her community and beyond.