GAPP News
by Dr. Bernadette Sheedy, Learning Specialist - Gifted and High Ability Learners
Box Hill High School
Science Talent Search 2026 – Results
I am happy to report that our students have achieved fantastic results in the Science Talent Search competition this year. Bursary Awards are given to students for outstanding and exceptional projects. Medallions are also presented to bursary winners.
Ethan G, Yr 7 – Major Bursary Award Winner – creative writing junior division
Chuck Z, Yr 7 – Minor Bursary Award Winner – computer program junior division
Aashi A, Yr 9 – Distinction – scientific poster intermediate division
Yas B, Yr 9 – Distinction – scientific poster intermediate division
Dhimahi S and Aarya S, Yr 9 – Merit – scientific poster intermediate division
Pradyun G and Mohammad Z, Yr 9 – Merit – science poster intermediate division
Ethan S and Aashi K, Yr 9 – Acknowledgement – computer program intermediate division
English Masterclass 3
On Wednesday 2 September, Miss Rice ran the third English Masterclass for the year. The topic was, ‘What in the AI is going on?!’
During this session, students explored how generative AI is impacting the way we think and create, and how it affects our ability to write.
They also reflected on what happens when humans outsource cognitively complex tasks and critical thinking to Artificial Intelligence.