Challenge Yourself Competitions

Boroondara Literary Awards Young Writer’s Competition

University of Melbourne Micro Mathematicians

The Young Writer’s Competition is a prose and poetry competition for young people who live, work or study in Boroondara. This literary award is run by the Boroondara Council in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Balwyn to celebrate the creativity of writers and poets within the City of Boroondara and nationwide. If you have a passion for writing, this is your opportunity to shine!

More information can be found at https://www. boroondara.vic.gov.au/about-council/awards/ boroondara-literary-awards/enter-boroondara-literaryawards

Entries close Friday 30 June.

The Australian Science Olympiads

Micro Mathematicians is an enrichment program aimed at advanced students in years 5 to 10 who have an interest in mathematics beyond the classroom. The program offers a range of free virtual and in-person workshops throughout the year. Students will take part in a variety of activities across a range of topics designed to promote mathematical investigation at a high level.

More information can be found at https://ms.unimelb. edu.au/engage/outreach/micro-mathematicians?_ nocache

Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad (AIMO)

The Australian Science Olympiads are a staged science enrichment program for science-loving and highly motivated students who want to challenge themselves and explore their scientific potential. The ultimate goal of the Australian Science Olympiads is to select the team to represent Australia at the International Science Olympiads.

Detailed information about the Olympiads and when registrations close can be found at https://www.asi. edu.au/program/australian-science-olympiads/

The AIMO is one of the competitions used to determine which students are selected to a number of invitations only events, including other mathematics competitions, enrichment classes and training schools. It gives talented students an opportunity to be recognised and to participate in activities which will enhance their enjoyment and knowledge of mathematics.

More information can be found at https://www.amt. edu.au/aimo.

Entries close Tuesday 31 August 2023

If you would like to be involved in any of the above competitions, please email Mrs Angela Kotsiras at KotsirasA@trinity.vic.edu.au, to assist you with registration, resources and mentors.

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