Student achievements
Congratulations to the following students:
Caitlin Marr and Emily Walter (Year 10), who have been selected as national finalists in the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards. Caitlin and Emily join a 21-strong shortlist for the prestigious awards, which recognise and reward the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leaders who have undertaken innovative projects at the school level.
The awards also recognise teachers who engage students in the study of open-ended investigations and work consistently within their school community and wider professional arenas to make an outstanding contribution to science education in Australia.
Caitlin and Emily will be attending a three-day virtual awards experience in December, where they will be celebrated for their achievement and be invited to participate in opportunities aimed at further developing their skills and interests. Well done to both girls and their teacher, Heather Omant, Science Area Learning Coordinator.
Sophie Williams (Year 12) and Ashley Rhodes (Year 11), who have had their artworks selected for ArtRage. This annual tour QVMAG exhibition showcases works by Tasmanian students studying pre-tertiary visual arts.
Sophie's chosen medium was photography, while Ashley's pieces featured digital prints on fabric.
Kate Oliver and Sophie Robinson (Year 12), who have been awarded rowing scholarships with the Tasmanian Institute of Sport for 2021.
Grace Willis (Year 6) and Lucy McKenna (Year 7) who performed in the musical production of Disney Aladdin Jr, and Kiri Patterson (Year 7) who performed in Moana. Both productions were presented recently by the Musical Theatre Crew's Junior Performance Ensemble.
Winners of the 2020 Tasmanian Science Talent Search - Special Awards
My Tutor Group Award for the 'Best Intermediate Secondary Research Investigation'
Emily Walter and Caitlin Marr (Year 10) - An investigation of Salix Fragilis and the subsequent environmental impacts of its introduction to the Tasmanian landscape.
Rowe Scientific Student Awards - Research Investigation Awards for Excellent Effort
Junior Secondary Research Investigations
Sofia Lumb (Year 7) - What is the best colour in the visible light spectrum for plant life?
Lillian Scott (Year 7) - How is peripheral vision affected by age?
Madeleine Ambrose (Year 7) - Cleaning spree.
Grace Cox (Year 8) - Investigation of different fertiliser on soil health.
Ada Hauler and Mikayla Penglase (Year 8) - Saucy situation.
Isabella Gebka and Maya Westmoreland (Year 8) - Nail polish removers.
Ella Edwards, Hannah Nermut-Nichols and Caitlin Wimmer (Year 8) - To read or not to read: How much can be remembered while reading with different background noises?
Maggie James, Laura Hanstein and Gertie Frankcombe (Year 7) - The water race: water evaporation.
Intermediate Secondary Research Investigations
Adele Harman and Eliza Gurney (Year 10) - Chairing is caring.
Ella Scott (Year 10) - An investigation into the germicidal properties of UVC light.
Rowe Scientific Most Promising Young Scientist Year 7-12 Awards
The most promising young scientists - Intermediate Secondary Division
Emily Walter and Caitlin Marr (Year 10) - An investigation of Salix Fragilis and the subsequent environmental impacts of its introduction to the Tasmanian landscape.
The Dr Peter Smith Memorial Prize (honouring the life of Dr Peter Smith OAM)
Eliza Gurney and Adele Harman (Year 10) - Chairing is caring.
We would like to hear about your child’s significant achievements, so please email us at stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au.