Outstanding Achievements In Science Recognised At School Assembly

Congratulations to Year 10 student Maria J., who placed in the Top 10 in the State in the Australian Brain Bee Challenge.

Catherine McAuley students continue to excel in the field of Science.

At the school assembly held last week Catherine McAuley Science students were recognised for their outstanding results in two international science competitions.

The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) attracts tens of thousands of students from across Australia and around the world each year. This year, Catherine McAuley had 79 Years 9 and 10 students, who were nominated by their Science Teachers, and 35 Year 11 Chemistry students, who were invited to participate.

The quiz challenged students to solve complex problems, think critically, and apply their scientific knowledge to new concepts - skills that are invaluable for future learning and success. At the school assembly students who attained Credit (70–80%), Distinction (80–90%) and High Distinction (90–100%) results were acknowledged. Certificates were presented by School Principal Mary Refalo to Distinction and High Distinction recipients, with Credit certificates given out at Form Assemblies.

International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) Results

Intermediate Division 1 (Year 9)
Distinction – Achievement of 80–90%

• Chloe A.
• Carmen N.

Intermediate Division 2 (Year 10)
Distinction – Achievement of 80–90%

• Amelia M.
• Kruti P.
• Alana S.
• Mishti S.
• Euna S.

High Distinction – Achievement of 90–100%

• Riana A.

Senior Division (Year 11)
Distinction – Achievement of above 80%

• Kashish A.
• Ella B.
• Gabrielle C.
• Serena D.
• Morgan D.
• Naltalia K.
• Gerardine M.
• Zoe M.
• Tanisha S.
• Lara Z.

Credit Recipients

Intermediate Division 1 (Ages 14–15)

• Zainah A.
• Aneira B.
• Jolene C.

Intermediate Division 2 (Ages 15–16)

• Georgia A.
• Avni A.
• Azrin B.
• Laiza C.
• Mia Elias
• Suzanna F.
• Maria J.
• Lilliana N.
• Chloe R.
• Sara Y.
• Kiera Y.

Senior Division

• Amelia A.
• Angelique A.
• Archchitha B.
• Marina B.
• Josephine C.
• Chanel C.
• Chloe D.
• Kansinee E.
• Gabrielle F.
• Keira H.
• Marita I.
• Aaliyah J.
• Rebecca J.
• Keisha M.
• Milaniya N.
• Valencia R.
• Mariem T.
• Amal V.
• Marie-Jose Y.

The Australian Brain Bee Challenge is a national neuroscience competition that tests students’ understanding of the brain and how it works.

Earlier this year, Year 10 students from more than 230 schools across Australia and New Zealand took part and seven Catherine McAuley students achieved outstanding results, placing in the top 52 in NSW. These students were invited to the University of NSW to compete in the individual state finals and to represent Catherine McAuley in the team event.

Congratulations to the following students on their impressive achievement:

• Parul P.
• Victoria M.
• Aksha T.
• Sapna Ram M.
• Euna S.
• Suzanna F.
• Maria J.

A special commendation goes to Maria J., who achieved an exceptional result, placing in the Top 10 in the State! Maria was awarded a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and a medal in recognition of her remarkable performance.