Science and STEM

The 2026 Science Talent Search is now open for registration! 

Each year the Science Talent Search (STS) celebrates the imagination and scientific thinking of Victorian primary and secondary students, offering opportunities to investigate, innovate, and showcase their work across a variety of topics and disciplines.

2026 Theme: Seeds of Science – Nurturing knowledge for allThe 2026 theme encourages students to see science as a living, evolving process. Just as seeds need the right conditions to grow, knowledge flourishes when it is nurtured, shared, and applied to real-world challenges. Students are invited to plant ideas, ask questions, and develop projects that demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

At OHR, students in Years 2-6 are warmly invited to enter with entry costs covered by the school. OHR students have been involved in this program for many years and many of our students have achieved great success with their entries receiving a Bursary award, a Certificate of Distinction or a Certificate of Merit.  

To register, please email saxon@ohrsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au with student name, year level, category of entry and title of entry.

For inspiration and guidance:

• Visit our STS Resources page for a full list of 2026 Creative Writing and Poster topics.
• Explore the 2025 Awards Showcase to see some of the outstanding student projects from the 2025 program.