Bunbury Catholic College student chosen for prestigious Olympiad

Bunbury Catholic College student, Mali has been chosen for the Prestigious International Earth Science Olympiad.

Mali loves Earth and Environmental Science and she is very good at the subject, so good in fact that her dedication and academic ability is taking the Year 12 Bunbury Catholic College student to the world’s pinnacle of Science competitions for students. After attending a prestigious invitation-only summer school in Canberra in January, Mali is on her way to Italy in August for the International Earth Science Olympiad.

“The two-week Summer School course was highly intensive, with 8–10-hour days, field trips, and a final 5-hour exam. To be selected for the international team, I was judged on my academic ability and my ability to work efficiently with others,” Mali said.

“I consider myself extremely lucky to have been selected from the 24 other equally capable and intelligent students to attend the International Earth Science Olympiad and represent Australia.

“The Olympiad in Turin will be exciting and challenging. I will be collaborating with students from around the world — who may or may not speak English — during a field excursion, extensive exams and a final presentation for the judges.”

“As well as being gifted academically and working hard to achieve excellent results, Mali is one of the lead actors in our College Production of ‘Mary Poppins — the Broadway Musical’ opening on February 26.

“Congratulations Mali, we know you will be a wonderful ambassador for Australia.”