Extra-Curricular & Research

A curated exhibition of academic pursuits, STEM engagement, and foundational research projects — from national competitions to leadership initiatives.

I. Elite Competitions & Awards

Computer Science

Harvard CS50x / CS50W

Intensive introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and web programming. Emphasized algorithmic thinking, C, and building applications using Django and React.

C / Algorithms · Django / React
Research

AUSSEF Finalist

Australian Science and Engineering Fair — National Finalist with a Commendation Award, placing among the top 1% of young innovators nationwide.

National Finalist · Commendation Award

AMT CAT

Distinction in the Computation and Algorithmic Thinking competition, placing in the top 10–15%.

Junior Science Olympiad

Year 10 Distinction for exceptional performance in competitive national scientific examination.

Bebras Challenge

Year 10 Credit in the national Computational Thinking and logic challenge.

Big Science Competition

Year 10 Credit for demonstration of scientific literacy and inquiry skills.

Australian Maths Competition (AMC)

Participant in the premier national mathematics competition run by AMT.

KSF Maths Comp

Participant in the international Kangaroo Sans Frontieres mathematics competition.

International Maths Challenge

Reached the elite category, placing in the top 6% of participants.

Australian Intermediate Maths Olympiad

Selected to participate in the national intermediate mathematics olympiad.

Maths Extension Program

A 6-month enrichment program extending mathematical thinking beyond the standard curriculum.

II. Academic Programs & Courses

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods

Advanced mathematical modeling completed ahead of the standard progression.

VET Cert III in IT

Working ahead through the certification, solidifying hardware, networking, and system administration knowledge.

Harvard Introduction to Neuroscience

Currently studying the fundamentals of cognitive science and neural function.

Co-Design Subjects

Designed own semester subjects on two occasions — taking full ownership of the learning experience.

SACE Student Voice Board

Applicant — influencing pedagogical shifts and providing student perspectives on educational policies.

MASA Investigating with Mathematics

Applicant — research-focused mathematical investigation program.

III. Leadership, Voice & Strategic Initiatives

Leadership

SASPA Speaking Engagement

Speaking at and engaging with the conference for South Australian secondary principals — sharing perspectives on educational innovation.

Partnership

Next-Generation Learning Initiative

Partnership with UniMelb and SACE, developing and refining ‘Learner Profiles’ and assessing learner agency across SA/SACE.

ISSF Ambassador

Representing the school and facilitating global STEM discourse, including the ISSF Collaboration with Moscow.

COSINE Strategic Planning

Active participant in strategic planning sessions for community educational outcomes.

Governing Council

Served as a reserve member of the school governing council.

Changemakers

Participated in the SACE engagement and change-making program.

Winter Conversations

Engaged in the series on AI and pedagogy in modern education.

Discovery Day Buddy

Welcomed and guided prospective students during Discovery Day events.

IV. Community STEM & Professional Expos

Tutoring

PMEG Tutoring

Tutoring primary students and guiding them in developing a mathematics poster.

Tutoring

Private Electronics Tutoring

Sharing electronics knowledge through private tutoring sessions.

  • Quantum Australia Expo Participant
  • CiC Week Primary School STEM Presentations Industry Bridging
  • STEM Scholarship Recipient
  • Eden School Prize Submission
  • Canada Trip International
  • Music Performance at Assembly Performance

Certificates & Awards