Science Competitions
Glen Eira College will be offering the opportunity to take part in the following Science Competitions this year.
What are the benefits of taking part in competitions and which one(s) appeal the most to me?
Science Talent Search
Theme: Species Survival: More than just sustainability.
For Years 7-12
The Science Talent Search has a goal to stimulate an ongoing interest in the study of Science by:
- Encouraging independent self-motivated project work amongst students of Science
- Giving students the opportunity to communicate their achievement to a wider audience
- Recognising effort and achievement in a scientific enterprise
- To promote the direct involvement of the students in the processes of science and its communication
- To give the public at large an opportunity to see the quality of work being achieved in science
Science Talent Search – costs $9 per individual or $17 per group (max 2 students per group).
Registration closes 26 May (week 6 of term 2), electronic submissions close 21 July (week 1 of term 3) and judging day is 3 August (end of week 3 of term 3).
More information including the handbook and categories of entry are available via the link above.
Junior Science Olympiad
The Junior Science Olympiad is a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools in Years 7 to 10.
Previously all students in Years 7 to 10 sat the same Junior Science Olympiad Exam (JSOE) and were in competition for the one set of awards. From 2024, there are two exam levels – the JSOE Years 7 & 8 and the JSOE Years 9 & 10!
The program is designed to inspire and challenge young science enthusiasts. It supports thousands of talented students through national exams, digital training squads, a virtual academy, intensive residential camps and international competitions. The JSO program aims to enhance student achievement in our Australian Science Olympiad Program.
The program consists of three stages:
- Sitting the Junior Science Olympiad Exam, which covers Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental science, and Physics.
- Being invited to attend the Junior Science Olympiad Spring School.
- Being selected to represent Australia at the International Junior Science Olympiad.
Australian Junior Science Olympiad – cost $16.50.
- Junior Science Olympiad Year 9 & 10 - Wednesday 12 June 2024
- Junior Science Olympiad Years 7 & 8 - Friday 14 June 2024
A 2 hour paper is to be completed online at school under supervision.
More information and sample papers are available via the links above.
Australian Science Olympiads
The Australian Science Olympiads (ASO) is a staged science enrichment program for highly motivated students in Australian high schools (Years 11 and 12). The program covers four separate disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.
The program allows schools to test student abilities against the national cohort; provides opportunities for teachers to challenge and extend their very best students; and allows students to build their skills, experience, knowledge and connections.
The program consists of three stages:
- Competing in one or more Australian Science Olympiad Exams; offered in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.
- Being invited to attend the Australian Science Olympiad Summer School in one of the four disciplines.
- Being selected to represent Australia at an International Science Olympiad.
The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are challenging but rewarding online exams held once a year in the following disciplines during week 3 of term 3:
- Physics – Monday 29 July 2024
- Biology – Tuesday 30 July 2024
- Earth and Environmental Science – Wednesday 31 July 2024
- Chemistry – Thursday 1 August 2024
Australian Science Olympiad – cost $16.50 each exam.
A 2 hour paper is to be completed online at school under supervision. More information and sample papers are available via the links above.
ICAS Science
ICAS Science is designed to recognise and reward academic excellence online via the University of New South Wales for students in Years 2-10.
The Benefits of the ICAS are:
- Provide objective ranking of performance
- Encourage students to attain greater academic success
- Require students to think beyond the classroom
- Recognise student success through medals and certificates
ICAS Science – cost $19.95
Exam sitting window 19 – 23 August 2024 (week 6 of term 3)
Sample papers – cost $16.50
A 1 hour paper is to be completed online at school under supervision
Register Your Interest
If you are interested in any of these opportunities then complete the googleform. If you have further questions then please contact Marc Lewandowski, the Learning Area Lead for Science via email.
Registrations for all competitions will close on 24 May (end of week 6 of term 2) with payments collected thereafter.
Marc Lewandowski
Science Learning Area Leader