Science

Australian Science Olympiad

The Australian Science Olympiad exams are challenging exams held in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Physics. They are the first stage in the Australian Science Olympiad Competition. 

Designed to challenge high performing Secondary School Science students, the exams last two hours and are carried out under strict examination conditions at school. Redlands has an excellent record in the competition, with recent students being invited to the selection event and some being successful in obtaining a place on the national team.

We encourage any Yr 10 or Yr 11 student who is a high attaining scientist to sign up for one or more of the exams.

2018 Australian Science Olympiad Exams Sitting Dates

Chemistry: 8 August 
Earth and Environmental Science: 10 August 
Biology: 13 August 
Physics: 15 August

The exams cost $11 per subject, except Earth and Environmental Science which is free.

If you would like your child to enter one or more of the exams, please email their name along with the exam(s) they would like to enter to Mr Jon Gray.

Breakfast with a Scientist

Last year was the inaugural year for Breakfast with a Scientist and was a great success: 

“The variety of the scientists who came was amazing. The idea of having breakfast with the people who have excelled in their respective careers is fantastic.” Year 10 student.

“I enjoyed that we got to learn about science, architecture, cells and cardiology.  And we got to have time at the end to ask the scientists questions.” Year 7 student

As a part of Science Week 2018, we are looking to invite parents who work in science related fields to speak to our budding scientists at Redlands. Our aim is to demonstrate the importance of Science and Engineering in the wider community and to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Breakfast with a Scientist will take place on the morning of Thursday 16 August. The event will commence at 7.45 am and finish at 10.10 am. A light breakfast will be provided.

The session will involve:

• A short presentation about your work (5 minutes per speaker): What is your current role? What are the most exciting aspects of your role? What you like best about your job? What you find most challenging?
• Question and answer session with students (30 minutes)

If you are interested in being involved please email Mrs Sarah Harrisson. Please also provide details of your field of study.