STEM

Science and Engineering Challenge Day on 26th June: AHS, THE WINNING TEAM!

Congratulations to Auburn High School for winning the first prize in the Science and Engineering Challenge Day at Deakin University on Wednesday 26 June. 27 Yr 9 and Yr 10 students passionate about STEM represented the school in this science and engineering competition against five other schools. Our students worked in teams of 2, 3 or 4, to solve challenging hands-on problems such as creating an electricity grid in a city, designing an earthquake resistant building, making a wind turbine, a glider or a bridge out of balsa wood, decoding messages, or solving a critical path problems in a planning schedule. Students showed extraordinary collaboration and critical thinking skills and represented the school with brio. Auburn High School has been selected to participate at the state level competition. Well done to our science and engineering champions and good luck for the next round.

Mathématiques en français:

Students from Auburn High School and Camberwell Primary School who participated in the French Kangourou des Maths competition and ranked in the top 30% of their year category worldwide met last Thursday to celebrate their achievement. The ceremony was hosted by Camberwell Primary School and attended by distinguished guests, the French honorary consul, Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, Éva McMaster, Acting Executive Director IE, NE Victoria Region, Department of Education, Sue Haralambopoulos, AHS School council president and Serge Thomann, French Abroad Advisor. 

Looking ahead : the National Science Week 12 – 18 August

On the week of 12th of August, we will be celebrating the National Science Week at Auburn High School. This year, the theme will be about species survival and sustainability. This event is a great way to engage schools and communities to debate, explore and share experience on this important topic. Parents and guardians involved in science and passionate about knowledge sharing could join our school as a guest speaker during the week. Please send your expression of interest to AHS STEM coordinator, Ms Wong-Fat.

Reminder :

Application to external STEM programs:

Application processes are still open to participate in the later programs proposed by THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE organisation for Year 9 and Year 10 students and the NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM Year 12 program for current Year 11 students (closing 15 July 2024). 

THE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE program is run at different dates by several universities between July 2024 and January 2025. Be quick as programs are filling up fast. More information can be found on https://www.scienceexperience.com.au/about-the-program

The NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM program is a residential 9-day on campus program where students are immersed in science and technology, and takes place at universities in Canberra or Brisbane in January 2025. Find out more on https://www.nysf.edu.au/programs/year-12-program/

Hawthorn East’s local Rotary branch is supporting students participation to these programs by offering a scholarship to contribute to the program fees. 

Rotary scholarship applications for the NYSF Year 12 program have been extended to 31 July 2024. To apply, please contact AHS STEM coordinator, Ms Wong-Fat. 

Application to Australian Maths Competition

Applications are now open to our Year 7 to 12 students to participate in the Australian Mathematics Competition which will take place on 8 August. Students are encouraged to participate to stretch and challenge their skills and will have the opportunity to prepare themselves by joining our Maths Club or our Maths Teams. Entry cost : $8.50. To find out more, you can contact Mr Wang or Ms Wong-Fat. 

STEM KEY DATES: What’s coming up?

Wednesday 26 June: Science and Engineering Challenge Day 

Monday 1st July: Closing date for application to Australian Maths Competition

Monday 15 July: Closing date for NYSF Year 12 Program enrolment.

Wednesday 31st July: Closing date for application for the Rotary Scholarship to support the NYSF Year 12 program, open to current Year 11 students. 

6-8 August 2024: Australian Mathematics Competition

Saturday 10 – Sunday 18 August: National Science Week. Theme: Species survival, more than just sustainability.

5 September 2024: Science and Engineering Challenge Competition (State level)