Magis Report
Welcome back to our final term for the academic year! We have some important events on the calendar for this term.
Our annual Magis Awards Breakfast will be held on Thursday 30 October (Week 13) at 7:30am in the Thomas More Exhibition Centre. This provides us with a wonderful opportunity to recognise our Magis graduating Class of 2025, as well as celebrate the success of our students across the Magis Elective Course and within Magis Co-Curricular.
Our Semester 2 Magis Elective students will be displaying their Personal Projects in an exhibition in the Thomas More Exhibition Centre on Thursday 27 November (Week 17). This will mark the culmination of many months of hard work and planning, and we very much look forward to sharing with students, staff, and parents in the celebration of our talented students.
A group of Years 7 to 9 Magis students departed this afternoon for our annual Magis Camp at Point Walter. This camp is designed to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented students, providing them with an opportunity to extend and enrich their learning further. We look forward to hearing about their camp experience in next week’s College newsletter.
You can keep up to date with our schedule of competitions and events by viewing the Magis calendar, which can be accessed by clicking on the link below.
Daisy Farley
Head of Magis – Gifted and Talented
Magis: Opportunities to do more!
TKEthics Competition
“AI will be the best or worst thing ever for humanity, so let’s get it right” – Elon Musk
“Alongside the benefits, AI will also bring dangers, like powerful autonomous weapons, or new ways for the few to oppress the many” – Stephan Hawking
If these quotes resonated with you, then TKEthics could be the competition for you. The TKEthics tournament blends competition with collaboration, providing students a dynamic platform to explore complex ethical questions and the moral dimensions of emerging technologies. The Pan Atlantic Middle School Ethics Olympiad will have students confront real-world ethical and technological challenges at the centre of today’s most pressing moral and political conversations. These cases are examined through the lens of diverse philosophical traditions, fostering deep engagement with normative ethical theories and frameworks. Each tournament invites students in Years 6–12 to grapple with the ethical dilemmas shaping our technological future, while offering a flexible, high-calibre learning experience. Participants sharpen their reasoning, strengthen their communication skills, and cultivate the moral imagination needed to lead with integrity in an increasingly complex world. A key component of the TKEthics experience is the opportunity to engage directly with accomplished philosophers who serve as judges—facilitating thoughtful dialogue, posing challenging questions, and providing in-depth feedback after each round. Expressions of interest are due Monday, 20 October (Week 12).
National Youth Parliament
150 motivated young Australians - one from every federal electorate - will be selected for a five-day residential program in Canberra in 2026. You don’t need to have any experience - just a desire to contribute, learn and represent your community. Eligibility: All young people who will be aged 16 to 17 and living in Australia in August 2026 are welcome to apply - regardless of background, education or experience. All essential costs, including travel to and from Canberra, accommodation, all meals and activities, are covered by the program. See website for further details: Apply - National Youth Parliament. Applications close 21 November 2025.
Ethics Olympiad Case Writing Competition
Ethics Olympiad are holding a case writing competition with prize money to be won. Submissions should follow the general format for Ethics Olympiad cases: a scenario, between 400 and 800 words long, which highlights a clear moral issue and is appropriate for middle or high-school students and is written in a way that encourages civil discourse. The scenario should be framed so that the central issue is clearly moral and not simply or primarily legal or professional. Knowledge of the structure of the Ethics Olympiad competition is important, and it is for that reason that we would recommend the case writing competition to students who have previously participated in an Ethics Olympiad.
Entries due by 23 April 2026, view Ethics Olympiad website (Case Competition - EthicsOlympiad) for further details.
Astronomy Club
Calling all stargazers and astronomy lovers! Join our College’s Astronomy Club, where you’ll learn more about the night sky and the history behind constellations, gain confidence with telescopes, and discover tips to make stargazing more enjoyable. It is a great social club where you’ll meet like-minded people of all ages, who share a passion for learning and stargazing. The Astronomy Club meets on the College Oval on various evenings throughout the year – and has a few events booked with the Perth Observatory. For more information, please email the Club Coordinator, Mr Peter Mazur (Mathematics Learning Area), or the Head of Magis.