Students from across the Diocese excel at yearly da Vinci Decathlon
We are thrilled to share with you the remarkable achievements of our students who participated in the recent da Vinci Decathlon Hunter regional championships. The dedication, hard work, and exemplary performance demonstrated by our Year 5 to Year 10 teams have brought immense pride to our school community.
Here are the outstanding results of our Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle Virtual Academy teams:
Year 5:
Legacy: 3rd place
Year 6:
Mathematics: 3rd place
Science: 2nd place
Year 7:
Mathematics: 1st place
English: 3rd place
Code Breaking: 2nd place
Engineering Challenge: 3rd place
Ideation: 2nd place
Cartography: 2nd place
Legacy: 1st place
Overall Year 7: 1st place
Year 8:
Mathematics: 3rd place
Year 9:
Code Breaking: 1st place
Science: 3rd place
Year 10:
Science: 3rd place
Code Breaking: 1st place
Art and Poetry: 1st place
These results are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and collaborative spirit of our students. They showcase the holistic education provided in our Catholic schools, nurturing both academic and creative talents. As educators, we take immense pride in their achievements and are inspired by their commitment to excellence in all endeavours.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our diocesan schools for their remarkable participation and achievements as well:
Year 5
Engineering Challenge: 3rd place, Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah
Year 7:
Art and Poetry: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Year 8:
Mathematics: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Science: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Cartography: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Legacy: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Year 9
Mathematics: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown and 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
English: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Engineering Challenge: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Ideation: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Cartography: 1st place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Overall: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
Year 10
Mathematics: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Science: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Code Breaking: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Creative Producers: 1st place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Cartography: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Legacy: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Overall: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
Let us continue to celebrate the achievements of our students as they embody the values of diligence, perseverance, and excellence that are at the core of our Catholic education.
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