SCIENCE

Big Science, Big Possibilities!

The Big Science Competition is open to students in Years 7 to 10. It is a 50-minute, mixed format online science competition testing science knowledge, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable… and interesting!

2026 Dates: Monday 4 May to Friday 15 May

• Challenge high school students from Years 7 to 10.
• Track their performance against state and national averages.
• Questions are aligned with the Australian Curriculum – Science.
• Four paper levels which correspond to each year level.
• Australian schools and students can win great prizes!

The Big Science Competition will cost AUD$9.35 per student.

Students receive a certificate indicating their performance and schools will receive comprehensive reporting on student results compared to class, school and national averages.

Any student interested in registering for the Big Science Competition please come and see Mrs. Critchley in the science staffroom by Friday 20th March.

Mrs. F Critchley

Head Teacher Science