Science News

Big Science Competition Results 2022

During Term 2 of this year, a number of students participated in the Big Science Competition – an exam that is designed to test and challenge students on a range of scientific concepts. Vermont Secondary College students performed very well! Some of the stand out results are listed below. Congratulations to all who participated! It’s a wonderful experience to try new things and challenge your understanding.

Year 7 – the following students achieved High Distinctions

Surya B, Ziyaan K and Nicholas O

Year 8 – the following students achieved a Distinction

Arhaan S, Archie H and Hannah L

Year 9 – the following students achieved either a High Distinction or a Distinction

Anisha R (HD), Clement L (D) and Amelie P (D)

Chemistry Competition 2022

For all students that signed up to the International Chemistry Competition it is running this Friday 5th of August during Period 4 in rooms L01 and L02. When you arrive you need to collect a password and username from Ms Green and you will have one hour to complete the exam. 

Science Olympiads

This has been a big week for VSC and Science Competitions! We have a number of students who have been participating in both the Junior and Senior Science Olympiads. These are incredibly challenging examinations, each takes two hours and tests students understanding from Year 7 through to VCE level. Questions are designed to push students outside of the school curriculum and use their thinking skills! I am so proud of the 20 students that were selected by their teachers to participate in these examinations – they worked diligently and gave it their all. Well done to all of you for trying something new!