Emma Piva wins CAT award
Congratulations to Year 12 student Emma Piva, who this week won a Combined Area Theatre (CAT) Award.
Emma won the award for 'Best Youth Actress in a Leading Role in a Play,' for her portrayal of Jo March in the 2024 Senior School Drama production 'Little Women.'
Last year Emma was also one of four recipients of the prestigious John Bell Scholarship.
Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Emma!
2025 Oceania Track Cycling Championships
Congratulations to Year 12 student Emily Watch, who secured a silver medal at the 2025 Oceania Track Cycling Championships.
Emily competed against a large and strong field in the Under 19 section, working her way through the first round, quarter finals and semifinals to the Gold medal final. After 12 hours on the track, she finished with a flying 200m time of 11.627 secs (a new ACT record).
Emily also raced the Under 19 Womens' Team Sprint as part of the Australia A Team. The team set the fastest qualifying time, as well as the fastest time in Round 1, qualifying them for the Gold Final. After another big day of racing, the team won the gold medal.
The following day saw Emily compete in the Kierin racing. With a convincing win in her qualifying heat, and a hard-fought third place in Round two, she qualified for the Gold Final, in which she placed sixth.
During the week, Emily was also confirmed as part of the ACT Elite and Under 19 team for the National Track Cycling Championships, to be held in Brisbane at the end of March.
Congratulations on all your hard work, Emily!
Year 11 Students explore forensic science at AFP labs
To celebrate International Women and Girls in Science, three Year 11 students had the unique opportunity to visit the Australian Federal Police (AFP) forensic laboratories in Canberra. This excursion provided an exciting and hands-on experience, allowing students to engage with real-world forensic science techniques used in criminal investigations.
Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of activities. They began by tracing footprints, an essential skill for crime scene analysis, followed by learning how to dust for fingerprints—a crucial method for identifying suspects. The students then applied physics principles to calculate the trajectory of bullets, demonstrating how forensic experts determine the origin and path of projectiles in criminal cases.
This excursion provided a valuable opportunity for our students to experience forensic science firsthand and gain a greater appreciation for the role of women in STEM fields. It was an inspiring day that showcased the intersection of science, technology, and law enforcement, reinforcing the importance of women’s contributions to forensic investigations.