Meriden students have once again demonstrated their love of learning, intellectual curiosity and commitment to academic excellence through outstanding results in two of Australia’s leading science enrichment programs: the Junior Science Olympiad (JSO) and the Big Science Competition.
Open to students in Years 7 to 10, these prestigious competitions challenge participants to think beyond the classroom, applying scientific knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world questions and contemporary issues.
Junior Science Olympiad Success
The Junior Science Olympiad is a national enrichment program designed to inspire and challenge highly motivated young scientists. Students are tested across a range of scientific disciplines, with High Distinctions awarded to the top 10 per cent of entrants nationwide.
We congratulate Allison, Alice, Grace, Ella, Ivy, Jessie, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Muyao, Mia, Shaivi and PeiQing, along with Serena and Xylia, on achieving a High Distinction in this year’s competition.
A special congratulations to Serena, who has been selected as one of just twenty-five students across Australia to attend the 2026 Junior Science Olympiad Spring School in Canberra. This invitation recognises Serena’s exceptional achievement and places her among a select group of Australia’s most promising young scientists.
Big Science Competition Results
Meriden students also excelled in the Big Science Competition, one of Australia’s largest science competitions for secondary students. The competition challenges students to apply their scientific understanding in unfamiliar contexts, encouraging analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving.
An impressive forty-three Meriden students achieved a High Distinction in 2026, reflecting the strength of scientific talent across the School.
Year 7: Juliet, Chloe, Keira, Shaivi, Makayla, Tanushi, Serena, Mia, Aarya, Vicky, Melody and Audrey
Year 8: Allison, Carolyn, Claire, Andrea, Avisneha, Jireh, Elizabeth, Alice, Muyao, Luyin, Renee and Adeline
Year 9: Lillian, Caitlin, Annie, Emma, Emma Rose, Ivy, Christina, Grace, Clare and Cynthia
Year 10: Elizabeth, Kayla, Anna, Aanvi, Saja, PeiQing, Yina and Ella
These outstanding results are a testament not only to our students’ scientific knowledge, but also to their perseverance, curiosity and willingness to embrace challenge. We congratulate all students who participated and commend them for representing Meriden with such distinction.
