Science News

Big Science Competition Success

Congratulations to all students who participated in this year's Big Science Competition. This challenging national competition tests students' scientific knowledge, problem-solving skills, and application of scientific thinking.

A special congratulations to our award recipients. In Year 9, Siddhanth S and Max Y achieved Distinction awards, while Logan J earned a High Distinction. In Year 10, Ridith B, Emma C, and Jayden L were awarded Distinctions, with Reyan S achieving a High Distinction.

As a school, our students consistently outperformed both state and national averages across all science strands, a fantastic reflection of the hard work and dedication of our science students. Certificates and a results breakdown have been distributed to tutorial teachers. Well done to all participants for embracing the challenge and representing the school.

Nossal Science Photography Competition

Looking for something to do over the holiday break? Don’t forget about our Photography Competition.

The 2026 National Science Week theme is “Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all.”

This theme encourages students across Australia to explore how curiosity and inquiry help ideas take root, grow and spread. Just as seeds need the right conditions to flourish, scientific knowledge grows when it is nurtured, shared and applied to real-world challenges.

To build excitement ahead of Science Week in August, we are launching the Nossal Science Photography Competition! This is your chance to combine creativity with your passion for science.

Your photograph may connect to the Science Week theme or capture any scientific idea, concept or moment 

that interests you.

During Science Week (mid-August), entries will be displayed in a gallery, and judges will award Best Photograph in three categories:

1. Monochrome
2. Colour
3. Altered Reality: digitally manipulated or darkroom-altered images

Submission Requirements:

• Submit images in .jpg format
• Ensure sufficient resolution for judging and printing
• Cropping, straightening and minor exposure adjustments are permitted
• Digital or film photography can be used, but final submission must be as a .jpg file
• The photograph must have been taken this year
• Files will be submitted via email to Ms Green, so file size will need to be considered

Entries close Monday 3rd August.