A teacher with an unwavering passion for science and mathematics has helped her students to excel.
Launceston Christian School Head of Science Janette Boyle started teaching at the school in 2004, and has used a range of different programs and initiatives to inspire a love of science.
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Students Caleb Poole, Elizabeth Sexton and David Brown recently competed in the Science Olympiads and received top marks- with David and Elizabeth both selected to join specialist programs.
The Science Olympiad is a two-hour exam that students can choose to undertake, allowing gifted science minds to extend their learning beyond what is possible in the classroom.
Charlotte Knight, 15, was selected to join Curious Minds - a program aimed at inspiring and mentoring young women in STEM subjects.
She said the program had allowed her to consider a wide range of career opportunities in science and was looking forward to being mentored by women working in STEM fields.
Launceston Christian School was also well represented at the International Chemistry Quiz, with Year 11 student Nelson Buist receiving the top score in Tasmania.
The Year 11 cohort received an average score of 19 in the International Chemistry Quiz, well-above the average of 12 in Tasmania and 15 nationally.
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Ms Boyle said she was "absolutely thrilled" with the achievements of all her students and found the additional programs and national competitions were a great tool to inspire.
"It's a great tool to extend students who need extending," Ms Boyle said.
"But it's also great to engage students, particularly with engaging girls in science.
"It's about making science exciting."
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Sarah Davison
Education reporter at The Examiner, with an additional focus on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. With a background in Psychology, Sarah completed her Master's thesis on the Australian media's coverage of familicide. Get in touch: sarah.davison@examiner.com.au or 0448 682 861
Education reporter at The Examiner, with an additional focus on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community. With a background in Psychology, Sarah completed her Master's thesis on the Australian media's coverage of familicide. Get in touch: sarah.davison@examiner.com.au or 0448 682 861
