Science 

On 20th October 2026, our students joined more than 20 schools from across Victoria for the Girls in STEM 2026 Celebration Day at NAB Arena, hosted by Veski and the Bionics Institute. 

The day celebrated students who completed the Girls in STEM Mentoring Program throughout Term 2 and 3. Our girls were recognised for their outstanding participation and dedication, and for demonstrating commitment to learning, curiosity in exploration and passion for discovery — the qualities that will shape the future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our team researched bionics – how cochlear implants help restore hearing, and splitting water using lead and stainless steel (Electrolysis of Water). 

They presented their work during their earlier visits to CSIRO and St Vincent’s labs, where they also saw this research on a larger scale in real-world laboratories. Both teams will present their findings to students and staff in school . 

Congratulations to our girls ( Yu FU, Andrea THOMAS ,Raha SHARIF, Saanvi JOSHI, Jade DODGSON, Jade DAWSON, Bianca LEACH, Caitlin (Caitie) ARMSTRONG on this outstanding achievement !

A Proud Moment for Our Budding Scientists

I am absolutely delighted to share the outstanding results achieved by our students in the Science Talent Search 2026! Their curiosity, creativity, dedication and perseverance have once again showcased the incredible scientific talent within our school community. We have so much to celebrate and be proud of! 💫

🔬 Our 2026 Results

🏆 Major Bursary Awards: 5 students   Bethany (Madeline) ZELINKA, Toby VAN DER PEET , Ari NAIR, Aashna GUPTA, Rithvika RAHUL

🌟 Minor Bursary Awards: 8 students Chan Ho KIM, James STABB,  Sanuj DE ALWIS, Yorikage (Yori) KITAYAMA, Yufei (Fia) WU, Shreya SHARAN, Claire LI, Tahlia WHITE)

✨ Distinctions: 12 students ( Sahana SWAMINATHAN, Srishti SHETTY, Lawson ROSEWARNE, Kian SHAHRYARI, Daksh SHETTY, Anuk DE ALWIS, Alan ABRAHAM, Mohamed Abyan (Abyan) ASIF NIMRY, Ngoc Bao Han (Helen) LE, Vihaana Vikas (Vihaana) HOLKAR, Jiesen YAO, Dante CANALES

👏 Merits: 24 students Shaun GEORGE, Taylor Sullivan, Elizabeth Kim, Alaan Qamar, Derek Lam, Shinya Koh, Kamaria Cao, Yu Fu, Tom Pham, Davyn Monagle, Bavan BOGAHALANDE, Ryan Ngyuen, Marion Cassar, Melinda Tan, Sophie Dejdar, Jack Monagle, Oscar Davenport, Rem Xu, Sithroo Yaddehige, Oleksander Sasha Iievliev, Hamzeh Al-saidi , Amelia Garde, Olivia Chang, Selene Lai, Joel Khanapur

🌿 Acknowledgements: 9 students Saskia Auguste, Raha Sharif, Rayaan Mishra, Angad Upreti, Sumaya Abdulwahid, Mia Li, Jason Xiong, Oscar Khor, Callum White

These results are a wonderful reflection of the commitment, enthusiasm and hard work of our students, supported by their teachers, families and the wider school community.

A huge congratulations to all our students who participated in the Science Talent Search. Whether they received an award or simply challenged themselves to take part, their willingness to explore, question, investigate and think scientifically is something to be celebrated. We are incredibly proud of their achievements. 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to our parents and families for encouraging our students, supporting their participation and giving them the confidence to take on opportunities beyond the classroom. Your support plays such an important role in helping our students pursue their interests and develop their potential.

A special thank you to our Principal Team and the Science Staff for their continued support and for providing our students with opportunities to participate in wider events and experiences beyond the school curriculum. . 🌠

As the STS Coordinator, I feel incredibly proud to see what we have achieved together. The success of our students is a genuine reflection of a strong school community — students who are willing to have a go, parents who encourage them, teachers who support and inspire them, and leadership that creates opportunities for them to flourish.

Congratulations once again to all our 2026 Science Talent Search participants and award recipients! 🥳

Thank you, everyone, for helping make this year's Science Talent Search such a successful and memorable experience. Let’s continue to nurture that spirit of curiosity, creativity and scientific inquiry in our students.

With warm appreciation and pride,

Arpita Kapoor