The Australian Science Olympiads are a national enrichment program for secondary science students. The Australian Science Olympiads provide rewarding opportunities for students to extend themselves way beyond school science through challenging exams, stimulating extensions and enrichment programs and international competitions. Candidates who score highly (High Distinction/Excellence) in the examinations may be invited to attend summer schools and/or engage in international ‘Olympics’ of science. Students sit a 2-hour examination, which will commence at 8am on the school premise to ensure they do not miss out too much class time.
Students have the opportunity to demonstrate the depth of their knowledge and understanding in their area of interest (Bio / Chem / Phys and Junior science). It tests syllabus content and students’ ability to solving problems scientifically. The examination is an extension to current departmental syllabus requirements in the hopes of challenging the minds of youth and allowing students to demonstrate their giftedness and/or talent in the subject area.