Magis report 

An outstanding range of opportunities are on offer to all students from Year 7-12 in the Magis program this term including:

• John XXIII Creative Writing (Short Stories) Competition entries due 28 July 

• The Famelab WA Final on 19 August at the Heath Ledger Theatre
• Western Australia Debating League (WADL) make-up round and finals on Tuesdays in weeks 2, 3 and 4 at Shenton College
• The Magis Camp at Point Walter on 13-14 August for Years 7, 8 and 9 Magis students
• The final Magis House Academic Challenge for the Year – Language/Literature in weeks 3 and 4
• World Scholar’s Cup (Years 7,8,9) at Aquinas College on 20-21 August 
• Magis House Chess  (weeks 6-8)
• Magis Awards Breakfast 2021 – 22 September

Students nominating for World Scholar’s Cup, Creative Edge and the Magis Camp will bring home permission forms and information within the next week, and parents are asked to return these punctually.  More detailed information on all events and competitions this term are in the Resources folder associated with the Magis group email, and students can access this at any time. Parents are also encouraged to email or contact me by phone for clarification of any details regarding any aspect of the Magis program

Three new classes of the Magis option begin this term, and it is pleasing to see a strong Year 8 class participating this term. They all begin with goal-setting and strategic plans for academic success, and are then introduced to their international Baccalaureate-style Personal Projects. Within the course they will also be introduced to major gifted and talented competitions such as Da Vinci Decathlon, Creative Edge, Debating, Ethics Olympiad  and World Scholar’s Cup.

Best wishes to everyone for a successful, rewarding and enjoyable term three.

Calendar of Events

Jim Miller

Magis Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator