Magis Report 

World Scholars Cup

Congratulations to our World Scholars Teams who competed in the Perth Regional Round of the World Scholars Cup at Sacred Heart College last Friday and at Kingsway Christian College on Saturday. Over 600 students took part in this year’s competition – the largest number of competitors in a Perth round. Our teams researched, discussed, and debated topics ranging from science, art, and music to history, literature, and more. Their outstanding achievements were recognised at the Closing Ceremony, where our students won gold and silver medals, as well as Champion Scholar trophies, across a wide range of categories.

Special mention to the following trophy-winning teams:

• Holly Harrison, Madeleine Miller and Rosie O’Toole: 5th place in Team Bowl
• Lucinda Leong and Mila Tegg, accompanied by Eve Campbell (from the International School of WA): 2nd place in Team Debate; 2nd place in Team Bowl; and 2nd place Overall in the Junior Division

Our Overall Champion Scholars (with the highest number of points across all rounds) were:

We would also like to recognise Henry McGlue (Year 10), who was selected for the Debate Showcase. For this event, the top speakers from each delegation (based on Day 1 Debate scores) form new mixed teams and debate a new motion in front of all in attendance. A masterclass in debating, as it were. Henry was the final speaker for the affirmative team, debating the motion: ‘That Perth is there.’

I would like to thank Mr Webber (Head of English), Ms Roberts (Mathematics Department), and Mr Connellan (Science Department) for their support and assistance.

The highlight of this competition for me was certainly seeing the wonderful camaraderie among the students, supporting each other throughout the two days and hi-fiving and cheering each other at the Closing Ceremony. Truly embodying our College values: ‘being people for others’. I commend all our teams on being outstanding College ambassadors. The superb achievements of our scholars have qualified them for the Global Rounds of the World Scholars Cup.  

Our 2026 World Scholars: 

Update: College Chess Tournament

Round 2 of our College Chess Tournament was held this week, and we congratulate those who have advanced to the next round. Round 3 fixtures will be uploaded to the Chess Team’s Channel on Monday, and a hard copy will be placed on the Magis Noticeboard. Chess players are reminded that games begin at 1pm sharp and must be concluded in their allotted timeslot. Only final games can be played over multiple lunchtimes. 

Update: WA Debating League 

Round 4 of the WA Debating League (WADL) Schools Debating Competition (SDC) was held on Tuesday evening. A change to our usual debating venue: Round 4 was held online and on campus. Students debated environmental-themed topics, and we congratulate the teams that were successful in their debates. Please note: Round 5, the final of the preliminary rounds, will be held on Tuesday, 9 June (Week 17) at Shenton College. Students will determine their speaker lists in next week’s meeting. Once the preliminary rounds and make-up rounds are completed, students will be informed as to which teams will progress to finals (Term 3).

You can keep up to date with our competition and event schedule by viewing the Magis calendar below.  

Daisy Farley

Head of Magis – Gifted and Talented

Magis: Opportunities to do more!

Political Perspectives Competition

Attention, budding artists, cartoonists, and political satirists. The Political & Legal Educators Association of Western Australia (PLEAWA) invites students in Years 7 to 10 to participate in the Political Perspectives Competition. Students are tasked with producing a creative piece that sheds light on a current issue relating to topics covered in Years 7 to 10 Civics & Citizenship. This creative piece can take the form of a poster, political cartoon, video, or other creative medium. Please visit the PLEAWA website for more information. Cash prizes to be won! Submission deadline Monday 1 June (Term 2, Week 16). 

Tournament of Minds 

Tournament of Minds (TOM) is an international problem-solving program for teams of students. TOM’s aim is to enhance the potential of our youth by developing diverse skills, enterprise, time management, and the discipline to work collaboratively within a challenging and competitive environment. Teams will be required to solve demanding, open-ended challenges in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Languages & Literature, or Society & Environment (HASS) disciplines. Regional and State Finals to be held at Edith Cowan University in September, with the International Final to be held in Darwin in November. For more information, please visit the competition website or speak with the Head of Magis. Expressions of interest are due Monday, 1 June (Term 2, Week 16). 

Middle School Ethics Olympiad

Ethics Olympiad provides students with a unique opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. It is designed to get students thinking, talking, and ultimately working together on some of the tough moral issues of our time. Its objective is to do more than just help students think through ethical issues: It is to teach students how to think through ethical issues together, as fellow citizens in a complex moral and political community. This international competition is open to students in Years 7 to 9. Team positions are highly coveted, with only 10 spots available. Expressions of interest are due Monday, 22 June (Week 19). A training clinic will be held in Term 3, with the competition scheduled for Term 4.