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Science Fairs

We give the opportunity for John Monash Science School (JMSS) students to demonstrate their learning in Science at two large forums each year; the JMSS Science Exhibition Evening in Term 2, and the JMSS Science Fair in Term 4. Both events are an amazing showcase of student investigation and research in science.

The annual JMSS Science Fair is an exciting event in the life of our school.

Students from Years 10 to 12 are involved in the Fair in a variety of ways, including presenting research projects, taking primary students on tours, welcoming distinguished guests and family members, setting up the exhibit spaces, capturing photographs or videos, running the fund-raising BBQ, and entertaining us with their exquisite music.

The Science teachers are particularly proud of how the students have developed their research and analytical skills throughout the year and shown initiative in approaching their various projects.

The projects range in topics, including Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Geological Sciences. Each student has prepared an exhibit that reflects the work they have carried out at JMSS. In particular, all 200 Year 10 students present their Extended Experimental Investigation—an open-ended, student-selected investigation that is the culmination of a year-long project.

Science Fairs

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JMSS Students At Science Fair

Showcasing an extensive range of the innovative Enrichment Science electives taught at JMSS.

We are always excited to have local primary school students presenting projects they have worked on with their JMSS mentors in the Little Scientists, Big Science program.

Also presenting at the Fair are the students from rural Victoria, returning to JMSS after being involved at the Regional Exchange with JMSS, having had an extended stay with host families and being immersed in JMSS life earlier in the year. Students who have represented JMSS in various international fairs also present their projects at the annual JMSS Science Fair.

International Students Science Fair (ISSF).

The International Students Science Fair (ISSF) was officially launched in 2005 to facilitate international interaction and collaboration in science education.

The ISSF brings together students, teachers and school leaders to share and develop their ideas about science in a modern world. The ISSF is the major event of its type in the world, focusing on the combined sharing and development of teaching and learning in science education. Each year’s event creates a learning hub for participants that provides a range of forums promoting the development of the teaching and learning of science research and science education.

ISSF Singapore 2019 With JMSS Students

Goals of ISSF.

To provide students with opportunities to:

  • Effectively communicate scientific knowledge and concepts to an international audience;
  • Think critically about how effective leadership in science can provide solutions to complex societal issues;
  • Make cross-cultural connections with gifted science students, teachers and principals.

ISSF Singapore 2019 With JMSS Students

ISSF five day program includes:

  • Keynote speakers and presentations
  • Cultural presentations
  • Student research project presentations
  • Student poster sharing
  • Collaborative student workshops based on themes as decided by the host country
  • Industrial and cultural tours
  • Teacher workshops
  • Principal meetings and workshops
  • Social activities

ISSF Partnerships.

The ISSF model has evolved over the past few years to engage the university community, local government, NGOs and research institutions in a network that provides the ISSF participants with world-class venues for authentic experiences. These partnerships have a long-term impact on the local host communities, with the learning network providing ongoing collaboration. The ISSF model is now used by former host schools to provide a yearly event for their local schools.

Each of these events brings together students and teachers from a number of countries to participate in a week-long learning opportunity as well as many local and regional programs. Local schools in Japan, Australia, and Canada thus provide the benefits of a program that is modelled after a successful international program. As the ISSF moves forward with these partnerships, especially with the university community, it is anticipated that students will be encouraged to consider both a science-related career as well as graduate-level studies in a wide variety of fields.

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