Magis report 

We are pleased to announce the formation of the 2023 Magis Student Committee. This outstanding group of young leaders, led by Magis Captain Daniel Doran, will play a vital role in the development of our program. We commend these students who have taken the call to better serve their community. The Magis Committee acts as an advocate for the student body and will provide leadership and support to our students, as well as assistance with various Magis competitions and events. We look forward to what they will achieve this year. 

A Mock Trials Information Seminar was held on Tuesday, for Year 11 and 12 students interested in taking part in The Law Society of Western Australia Mock Trial Competition. Students who have signed up, have received several resources including a competition manual – and are busy familiarising themselves with rules of evidence and procedure. Our team will meet regularly in the lead up to trial, with our first case being a matter involving criminal damage. We wish our team the best of luck with the 2023 season.

Magis: Opportunities to do more!

Da Vinci Decathlon

The da Vinci Decathlon is designed to celebrate the academic gifts of Australian youth by providing a stimulating and challenging academic competition run in the spirit of an Olympic Decathlon. Students compete in teams of eight across 10 disciplines: engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative producers, cartography, and legacy. Please note competition dates: Year 7-8 Tuesday 9 May and Year 9-10 Wednesday 10 May. Nominations close Friday 24 February.

World Scholar’s Cup

The World’s Scholar Cup is an international team academic program with more than 15,000 students participating from over 65 countries every year. Students compete in teams of three in events such as Scholar’s Challenge, Collaborative Writing, Team Debate and the Scholar’s Bowl. The academic activities each require knowledge of a curriculum, which is divided into a section about history, social studies, art and music, literature and media, science and technology, and a speciality area. Students will meet regularly to learn the curriculum prior to regional round. For more information click on the link. Nominations close Friday 24 February.

Senior Ethics Olympiad

The Ethics Olympiad provides students with a unique opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. It is designed to get students thinking, talking, and ultimately working together on some of the tough moral issues of our time. Its objective is to do more than just help students think through ethical issues: It is to teach students how to think through ethical issues together, as fellow citizens in a complex moral and political community. The Senior Ethics Olympiad is open to students in Years 10-12 – with nominations closing Friday 3rd March. Please note: There will be a Middle School Ethics Olympiad held later in the year – which is open for students in Years 7-9.

You can keep up to date with Magis and Altiora events by following the Term 1 calendar – which can be accessed by clicking on the link below. 

Daisy Farley

Magis Coordinator – Gifted and Talented