I am thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of two of our year 12 students, Zach Ritchie and Michael Zhang, who competed in the Future Skills STEM MAD Competition in Wollongong on Wednesday 18 September. Both students entered their HSC Major Projects into the competition and set up impressive displays for judging.

Over the course of two and a half hours, Zach and Michael were required to answer questions about their designs and the development process to a team of industry judges, as well as other students and staff. They demonstrated exceptional knowledge and professionalism, engaging confidently with people from all walks of life.

I am incredibly proud of the work that Zach and Michael have completed and how they conducted themselves. Staff from other schools went out of their way to tell us how impressed they were with our students and the incredible work they have accomplished.

A special congratulations to Zach, who was named runner-up in the High School section of the Future Skills STEM MAD Competition. This is a significant achievement and a testament to his hard work and dedication.