Scholastic Book Club
Scholastic Book Club Issue 2 is now open for ordering! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to build their home libraries and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Ordering is quick and easy—simply place your order online through the Scholastic Book Club LOOP website. Log in to your existing account or register for a new one and follow the prompts.
Once orders arrive, books are delivered directly to the classroom. If you select the gift option at checkout, books will be delivered to the Front Office for parent collection.
To view Issue 2, click here.
It’s Oliphant Science Award time!
Get ready to unleash your inner scientist! The SASTA Oliphant Science Awards invites students from Reception to Year 12 to embark on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery.
What Can You Expect?
🔬 Real-Life Investigations: Conduct and report on scientific inquiries in real-world settings.
🎨 Unleash Creativity: Explore your interests, talents, and creativity through science.
🧠 Expand Knowledge: Develop a deeper understanding of science concepts and principles.
🌍 Share Your Work: Showcase your projects to a broader audience and inspire others.
Why Participate?
🏆 Prizes: Win a variety of prizes including cash prizes!
🚀 Career Insights: Discover the vast array of career opportunities in science and technology.
💡 Innovation & Inquiry: Foster innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
🌐 Tech Integration: Embrace new technologies, including ICTs, to enhance your learning experience.
🎉 Open to All: Any and all students are encouraged to participate. Both individual and group categories available. Groups are made up of 2 or 3 maximum.
Categories to Explore in 2026:
💎 Crystal Investigation: Delve into the fascinating world of crystals and explore their properties through scientific investigation.
🎮 Games: Develop educational games that make learning science fun and interactive for players of all ages.
🛠️ Models & Inventions: Sponsored by the Australian Institute of Energy, design and create models or inventions that address real-world challenges or showcase innovative solutions.
📽️ Multimedia: Combine your scientific knowledge with your creativity to produce engaging multimedia presentations that communicate complex concepts in an accessible way.
📸 Photography: Sponsored by the SA Museum, capture the beauty of science and nature through stunning photographs that tell a story or convey scientific concepts.
🖼️ Posters: Design visually captivating posters that communicate scientific ideas, research findings, or experimental results.
🤖 Programming, Apps & Robotics: Sponsored by Defence Science and Technology Group, showcase your programming skills by creating apps, software, or robotics projects that tackle scientific problems or enhance scientific exploration.
🔍 Scientific Investigations: Sponsored by the Wine Australia, conduct scientific investigations into topics of interest and present your findings in a clear and concise manner.
📝 Science Writing: Sponsored by Flinders University, hone your writing skills as you communicate scientific concepts, research findings, or personal insights through articles, essays, or creative writing pieces. Individual submissions only.
How to Get Involved?
Complete the application form with your project’s title and sign-it, please leave the entry fee box empty, as the school will arrange payment. Click here to download the form.
Please send your completed form to Dr. Timna Garnett (Scientist in Residence) at tgarnett@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au before 10 May to meet the registration deadline.
There will be weekly check-ins available at Recess in Term 2 to support the development of the entries.
Timna Garnett
Scientist in Residence