Last week, our student team representing Australia at the 2025 International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) welcomed a visit from the media team at our Premier Sponsor, Stile Education. The crew captured interviews with students, staff, and Principal Mr David Cloran, exploring how the College’s focus on engaging STEM experiences, from Year 7 engineering challenges to the program built around the Australian Space Design national competitions, has led to this incredible opportunity. 

Students reflected on their ISSDC journey, their achievements at the ASDC, and how classroom science has inspired their passion and direction. This content will feature in Stile’s Science Week campaign next term, celebrating schools creating real-world impact through science education. We look forward to seeing Magdalene’s story and student voices shared nationally across Stile’s social media channels in late July. 

After the visit, students shared their personal reflections on the competition and the role of STEM in their learning:

Christine Brazier 

“The Stile media day was an exciting experience where the team was able to come together and reminisce on the amazing memories we made in the National finals. We had the opportunity to tell our story and communicate what the competition meant to us. All of us have been on a journey together that has connected us to a little community of passionate science nerds. The Stile day allowed us to get competitive and work together to create a mini project simulating on a small scale the experiences we have had while competing in the space competition. It was able to remind us of why we are doing this and the awesome memories that are to come!”

Lachlan Chadwick 

“Yesterday was an exciting day filled with engaging interviews and a dynamic design challenge that brought everyone together in teams. We had the chance to share how Stile has inspired our passion for science and strengthened our connection and drive to the ASDC and our success to the ISSDC. It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our achievements and explore creative ideas for the future.”

Isibeal Abbey 

“The Stile Media Day was such a fun and exciting experience, where Team Australia was interviewed and photographed while designing a Lunar delivery system in response to a Stile ‘company’ brief. Showcasing our achievement and reflecting on our win, being part of ISSDC and collaborating on a challenge made the day both inspiring and rewarding.”