Wonder of Science 2020 Virtual State Conference

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Congratulations to all our State Conference teams who represented their regions by attending the virtual event on Friday 27 November at The University of Queensland. The depth of thought, conceptualisation, and execution that went into your investigations and presentations was incredibly impressive. Thank you for sharing the excellent responses to your Wonder of Science Challenge Tasks with your fellow Regional Conference Winners.

Thank you to The Hon Meaghan Scanlon, MP - Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef, Minister for Science and Youth Affairs, Professor Bronwyn Harch - Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research & Innovation, and Dr Kirsty Short - influenza virologist at UQ Science, for your words of encouragement and support. Thanks also to our generous partners from university, government, education, and industry sectors: The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University, Arrow Energy, Rio Tinto, The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, Queensland Government, Brisbane Catholic Education, and Independent Schools Queensland.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Year 7

3rd place – Bundaberg State High School, North Coast

2nd place – Spinifex State College - Mount Isa, Mount Isa

1st place – St Peters Lutheran College, Brisbane Metro

Year 8

3rd place – Bundaberg State High School, North Coast

2nd place – Stretton State College, South East

1st place – Cairns School of Distance Education, Far North Queensland

Year 9

3rd place – Stretton State College, South East

2nd place – Innisfail State College, Far North Queensland & Roma State College, Surat Basin

1st place – Narangba Valley State High School, North Coast

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Year 3

Junior showcase - Indooroopilly State School

Year 4

Junior Showcase - Stretton State College

Year 5

3rd place – Happy Valley State School, Mount Isa

2nd place – Stretton State College, South East

1st place – Kimberley Park State School, Brisbane Metro

Year 6

3rd place – Meandarra State School P&C, Surat Basin

2nd place – Edge Hill State School, Mount Isa

1st place – Stretton State College, South East