Science/STEM
Ms Smrithi Buyya
Here is what's happening in Science and STEM
Ms Smrithi Buyya
Science Week 2025
Science Week 2025, in term 4, was packed with exciting, hands-on activities tailored to each year level from Years 7–10. Year 7 students kicked off the week with a lively tug-of-war activity and an investigation into forces and levers, while other year levels explored optics, water filtration, Morse code, laser light shows, DNA extraction and barcoding. Throughout the week, all students also worked on designing their entries for the Egg Drop Challenge. On Friday, they proudly showcased their final creations, with a prize awarded for the most successful and creative design. A big thank-you to our science team for bringing so much energy and collaboration to an engaging and memorable week.
Ms Buyya, Science Coordinator
Designing for the Egg drop Challenge
Morse Code activity:
Ibtihal Mahmood, Science / STEM Teacher
Year 10 Science – Head start
Microbial resistance to disinfectants
By Ms Vanshika
ICAS Science Competitions (Years 7–10)
Students in Years 7–10 participated in the ICAS Science competitions, demonstrating their scientific reasoning, problem-solving skills, and ability to apply concepts to real-world scenarios. The assessment challenged students to think critically across biology, chemistry, physics and Earth sciences. We congratulate all participants for their enthusiasm and commendable effort in representing our school.
Distinction | Credit | Merit | Participation | |
| Year 7 | - | Asifa Muhiuddin | - |
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| Year 8 | - | - | Tina Nguyen |
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| Year 9 | - | - | - |
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| Year 10 |
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Ms Buyya, Science Coordinator
VSSEC Excursion - 11 Chemistry
In Term 4, Year 11 Chemists blasted off to VSSEC as part of Unit 2 Chemical Analysis, where they explored water’s unique properties and how chemicals interact with it in real-world space science contexts. They got hands-on with AAS, UV-Vis, and HPLC, analysing everything from water samples to iron in multivitamins and even caffeine—just like real scientists supporting astronaut health. Using professional spectrometers, students turned theory into exciting discovery while sharpening their experimental design skills. It was a fun, high-energy day that brought VCE Chemistry Area of Study 2 to life!
Ms Buyya
VCE Chemistry Teacher
Science Coordinator
