Student Achievements

On this page: Computational Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Challenge / CSIRO Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge / Adelaide Eisteddfod Competition 2024 / Nunawading Basketball Tournament Results

Computational Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Challenge

In May we have our biggest cohort joining the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition, across Years 5-11. CAT is a one-hour problem-solving competition designed to encourage students’ curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking. 

Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Distinction:

• Elias B (Year 6) School Champion
• Isaiah R (Year 6)
• Isaiah S (Year 9)

Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Credit:

• Bernice C (Year 5)
• Sam L (Year 5)
• Hena H (Year 6)
• Isaac J (Year 6)
• Emma L (Year 6)
• Ethan T (Year 6)
• Ruth V (Year 6)
• Finn H (Year 7)
• Amelie L (Year 7)
• Neil L (Year 7)
• Cara M (Year 7)
• Aston S (Year 7)
• Winston F (Year 8)
• Ignatius T (Year 8)
• Mitchell B (Year 9)
• Jessica K (Year 9)
• Aadidev M (Year 9)
• Megan T (Year 9)
• Andrew T (Year 9)
• Leah D (Year 10)
• Rexon L (Year 10)
• Caleb V (Year 10)
• Joshua C (Year 11)
• Isaac P (Year 11)

Mr Chu and Mr Rodda

Gifted & Talented Coordinators

CSIRO Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge 

Twelve students from Years 3 and 4 competed in the CSIRO Bebras online Computational Competition. Bebras is an international initiative to promote Informatics, Computational Thinking, and teamwork. We are pleased to announce excellent results from Round 1 of the competition:

Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Merit:

• Charlotte S (Year 4)
• Chloe S (Year 3)

Congratulations to the following students who achieved a Credit:

• John H (Year 3)
• Ethan S (Year 3)
• Elyse T (Year 4)

We will be running Round 2 of the competition in October. We welcome both returning and new students to this competition.

Mr Chu and Mr Rodda

Gifted & Talented Coordinators

Adelaide Eisteddfod - Piano Division Results

Two Year 4 students, Amy and Elyse, entered the Adelaide Eisteddfod—Piano Division earlier this month, which was held at Unley Park Baptist Church. 

On Tuesday 11 June, Amy performed in the Grade 4 piano solo section and on Sunday 16 June she performed in the Composition Piano solo Open section. Well done, Amy, for being awarded third prize in the Composition Piano solo section! 

On Friday 14 June, Elyse performed a Grade 3 piano solo and was awarded second place out of 9 other pianist in her section. Well done Elyse!

A huge congratulations to these upcoming, talented musicians!

Jethro selected for Nunawading Spectres Basketball Tournament 

Jethro (Year 11) was selected to play in the Under 18's team at the Nunawading Basketball Tournament in Melbourne on the June long weekend.

The Nunawading Spectres Basketball Association is one of the largest and most successful Basketball programs in Australia. Many Australian Olympic and World Champion players have participated in the Nunawading Basketball’s programs and competitions, more than any other Association in the country. 

After a rigorous tryout process, Jethro was selected by the independent Nunawading coaches late last year. Selection is based on tryout performance, coachability, attitude, fundamental skills, and past performance.

Jethro was excited to play against several new teams and test his skills against different players in his age group. After six tiring games that required maximum effort, Jethro's team took first place! Well done!

Jethro says "It was a great experience to really test my physical ability to continue to play 100% even during tough games."