Student initiative, science success
A Year 7 St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School student has proven that initiative can lead to outstanding achievement.
Rumindu earned a High Distinction in the Australian Science Innovations, Junior Science Olympiad. The Olympiad is a staged science enrichment program designed for highly motivated secondary students from Years 7 to 10, making Rumindu’s success at such a young age even more impressive.
What makes the story truly special is how it began – it was Rumindu’s own wish to take part. Spotting the opportunity, he approached his science teacher, Ms Jennifer Witney, to ask if he could be registered.
Ms Witney arranged for Rumindu to complete the competition at school and described his approach to learning as commendable. “Rumindu’s enthusiasm and determination were evident from the start, and his result is a well-deserved reflection of his efforts”, she said.