Science students shine

Five students from Kiama High have come back from the prestigious National Youth Science Forum, inspired to take on life after school.

The 10 day program for Year 12 students lets them dive into the world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

With a mix of online and in person delivery, they went on tours of science and technology facilities, engaged with industry partners and research providers, mixed with likeminded students and learnt of university and career pathways.

Last year, three students who attended the Forum went on to the International Youth Science Forum in London.

Science teacher, Ruth Power, says the national program is a steppingstone and something very highly regarded at university level.

“It’s very prestigious to be selected so we are proud to have five students a part of it,” she says.

All five students – Matthew Maguire, Sophie Yates, Hallie Richmond, Lola Bridgestock and Tabitha Morley – watched, through zoom, professors working in their fields in places like Switzer-

Her diaries, written from 1897 to 1947, record the day-to-day life of a farmer, her family and community.

Una came from Melbourne high society, married a wealthy grazier from a renowned merino-breeding family, and was mother to three children and stepmother to two.

Both diaries are of great historical significance as they are a woman’s account of pivotal events in Australia’s history.

Thursday 23 March, Gerringong Library and Museum, 5.30-8pm $10 entry (includes light refreshments).

by Cassandra Zaucer

land and Antarctica. While attending the Forum has left Matthew and Tabitha feeling secure with their plans for university, it has set Lola on a different path.

She was set on medicine but the sessions she was most interested in were all earth and environmental science and marine science.

"It completely changed my mind about what I want to do with my life,” Lola says.

Sophie learnt that it's ok to change your mind about what you want to do, "A lot of people we met have had very un-linear career paths."

by Cassandra Zaucer