In2Science

In2Science 

We are very pleased to announce that students and staff of Maffra Secondary College received a number of awards at the In2Science Awards Night at the end of 2023. Unfortunately, as the Awards Night was held on the same night as our College’s Presentation Night, staff and students were unable to attend the Awards night. 

The In2Science Awards were awarded to:

Kristen Raine - Winner of the Mentor Support Teacher Award

Charlie Still - Winner of the Outstanding Mentee Student Award

Addison Chalmers - Nominee for the Outstanding Mentee Student Award

Jesse Royes - Nominee for the Outstanding Mentee Student Award

Maffra Secondary College - Finalist of the School Engagement Award

In 2023, we had our largest number of students participate in the In2Science eMentoring program. Across the year, we had a total of 47 students from Years 7 to 10 connecting with a university student studying STEM. During their mentoring sessions, students and their mentor discuss a variety of topics including what it’s like to study STEM at university, current science advancements and issues, and what’s being learnt in the classroom. 

Any students who may be interested in participating in the In2Science eMentoring program in Semester 1 2024, please speak to Mrs Raine or your Science teacher.

John Monash Science School Regional Exchange Program

Applications are now open for Year 10 students to apply for the John Monash Science School Regional Exchange Program. Through the Regional Science Exchange, Year 10 students from rural and regional Victoria experience teaching and learning at John Monash Science School (JMSS) – Victoria’s first specialist secondary school with an explicit focus on science, mathematics and associated technologies.

Students participating in the exchange will travel to Melbourne, and be provided with home stay accommodation for three weeks, during which time they will participate in regular Year 10 curriculum at John Monash Science School. In addition to regular studies, students will experience the unique learning environment offered by JMSS and benefit from working with a large group of keen scientifically – minded student. They will also have the opportunity to participate in specialised emerging science electives, fields trips and extra-curricular activities.

Due to government funding, the program is FREE. Students will only need to organise transport to and from Melbourne. 

Interested Year 10 students should speak to their Science teacher or Mrs Raine. 

Applications close 25th February.

Kristen Raine

Science Leader