Academic Enrichment
Ms Kathryn Fraser, Head of Academic Enrichment and Extension
St Patrick's College
External Academic Competitions
Paddy, Abe, Josh, Tobi and Xxavier with their certificates.
Paddy, Abe, Josh, Tobi and Xxavier with their certificates.
Many students participated in a range of external academic competitions this year, including ICAS, the Mathematics Olympiad, and the Science Olympiad. These achievements reflect their dedication to learning and their desire to challenge themselves beyond the College gates.
Some results highlights were:
Junior Science Olympiad: Tobi Akindeju – High Distinction
Physics Olympiad: Justin Goodison – Credit
Chemistry Olympiad: Josh Hayes – Credit
Australian Intermediate Mathematics Competition: Joseph Buckle – Credit
ICAS Mathematics: Joseph Buckle – High Distinction
ICAS Science: Sean Robinson, Tobi Akindeju, Joseph Buckle – Distinction
ICAS English: Abe Ronan – Credit
Ethics Olympiad
Two teams (Years 7-9) competed yesterday in the Ethics Olympiad. This event aims to cultivate virtues central to democratic citizenship and prepare students to navigate complex moral issues in a systematic and open-minded way.
Our teams performed well, competing against a diverse range of Melbourne schools and being judged by University Professors throughout the day. Our team with Xxavier Ballinger, Harrison Caruana, Jaykob Kronsteiner, Aden Norman-Hade and Elijah Thomas secured an honourable mention, along with our team consisting of Porus Gill, Brody Gregg, Fergus Le Grand and Sean Robinson.