There is a saying that when we work hard, we will reap the rewards later; like an athlete training before a marathon, or practicing something until it’s perfected, putting in the hard yards today makes for a brighter tomorrow. With this in mind, Barham High School student Ella Lodge has kept her head down during her six years of secondary school and her commitment has paid dividends.

Last week, she received her HSC results, which included an ATAR of 88.25, a