The Big Science Competition is a competition designed to challenge students in the processes and skills of science from years 7 to 10 and track their performance against state and national averages.

It is a 50 minute, multiple choice competition testing critical thinking and problem solving skills in science, not just factual recall. Questions are set in real-life, contemporary contexts, making them relatable (and interesting).

Questions in the Big Science Competition are aligned with the Australian Curriculum – Science.

Each student who takes part in the Big Science Competition will receive a certificate detailing their performance.

The Big Science Competition will be held at school during Weeks 2 and 3 of Term 2, 2022.

Students who would like to participate in this opportunity will complete the competition in their normal timetabled Science lesson as follows:

Year 7 - Wednesday 4th May

Year 8 - Friday 6th May (except 8R - Thursday 5th May)

Year 9 - Monday 9th May

Year 10 - Friday 13th May

The entry fee is $7.00 per student. Payment for the competition will be issued through the Compass Parent Portal following the return of the permission slip.

Participation in the competition, while not compulsory, is highly recommended for all Yr 7-10 students in Emerald classes. Those students in all other classes are strongly encouraged to participate.

Please complete the permission slip and return to your child's Science Class Teacher by Wednesday the 6th April 2022.

Permission notes have been issued to students in class. Please ask your Science teacher for further details.