Oliphant Science Competition 2026
Last call: Oliphant Science Competition 2026
If your daughter is the kind of thinker who asks questions, notices the world around her, and wants to make sense of it, or even improve it this is the moment to act.
Imagine her work on display at this year’s Science Alive Open Day, alongside projects from across the state, from Models & Inventions to Games, Multimedia, Photography, Robotics and more.
The Oliphant Science Awards are now open, offering students the chance to explore an idea that matters to them and take it further than the classroom allows.
What sets Oliphant apart is its flexibility. Students can design investigations, build solutions, create games, or communicate ideas through writing, posters or digital media. At St Peter’s Girls, we often see strong interest in Models & Inventions and Posters, and this year we’re encouraging girls to explore the full range of categories.
Across Terms 2 and 3, girls develop their projects with the support of our Scientist in Residence, Mrs Timna Garnett — while much of the thinking, creating and refining happens at home. For many families, this becomes a shared experience — a chance to explore ideas together, problem-solve, and see a project grow over time.
Students are already meeting Mrs Garnett at recess outside Room SC304. Girls are encouraged to come along with questions or reach out directly to get started.
Key dates:
- Registrations close: Sunday 17 May
- Submissions: 5 June – 28 June (category dependent)
If your daughter is interested, please contact Mrs Garnett now to register ([email protected]).
The students who gain the most from Oliphant are often the ones who simply decide to give it a go.
Melissa Lee
STEM Innovation Leader