Seventeen Year 11 students from schools across Campbelltown will this week be presented with a Victor Chang School Science Award for their excellent achievements and passion for science.
The talented students will be recognised in a local ceremony this Thursday, November 24, which will be attended by the Mayor of Campbelltown, Councillor George Brticevic.
Dr Louise Dunn from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute will also be there to congratulate the students and give some insight into why they should continue studying science.
“A career in science can be hugely fulfilling, but you need to be passionate,’’ says Dr Dunn.
“Science is about trying to understand and solve nature’s problems, no matter how big or small.
“The best part is that it allows you to contribute newly discovered knowledge to the world, which can directly better society,” Dr Dunn explained.
The Victor Chang School Science Awards were established over a decade ago to honour bright, young students excelling in the subject, with the hope that they would consider a career in the field.
Since 1992, there has been a steady decline of students choosing to study science in their senior years.
It has also been estimated that 75 percent of the fastest growing occupations require science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills and knowledge.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“In order for our country to be prosperous and to be at the forefront of innovation and medical advancements, we need to encourage our young people to pursue science,’’ Dr Dunn said.[/social_quote]
“If you’re a naturally curious person who loves to solve puzzles and understand the world, science is for you.”
Mayor of Campbelltown, Cr George Brticevic, said the awards played an important part in fostering the talent of exceptional and passionate science students.
“Science is part of our everyday lives, and influences how we develop as a society. I am proud that Campbelltown City Council, through supporting these awards, is helping to promote the role of science in the wider community,’’ he said.
“On behalf of council, I congratulate all the recipients of this year’s awards and hope they’ll be inspired to consider a career in the field.’’
The 17 students from 17 local schools across Campbelltown will join more than 200 winners from across NSW who are also being invited to tour the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and learn from its world class researchers.
The Campbelltown recipients are:
Airds High, Ashleigh McGarrigle
Ambarvale High, Uzaiyr Begg
Broughton Anglican College, Vishaal Lingam
Campbelltown Performing Arts, Monika Boros
Eagle Vale High, Aiden Richards
Hurlstone Argicultural High, Sam Huynh
Ingleburn High, Eric Tran
James Meehan High, Aida Wehbe
John Therry, Henrico Adrian
Leumeah High, Sakshi Goswami
Macquarie Fields High, Winson Lau
Mount Carmel, Joshua Hatton
Robert Townson High, Frank Ling
Sarah Redfern High, Stephanie Williams
St Gregory’s, Sean Mabin
St Patricks College, Gabrielle Mangion
Thomas Reddall High, Emily Schroder
