Students from across the Diocese excel at yearly da Vinci Decathlon

We are thrilled to share with you the remarkable achievements of our students who participated in the recent da Vinci Decathlon Hunter regional championships. The dedication, hard work, and exemplary performance demonstrated by our Year 5 to Year 10 teams have brought immense pride to our school community.

Here are the outstanding results of our Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle Virtual Academy teams:

Year 5:

  • Legacy: 3rd place

Year 6:

  • Mathematics: 3rd place
  • Science: 2nd place

Year 7:

  • Mathematics: 1st place
  • English: 3rd place
  • Code Breaking: 2nd place
  • Engineering Challenge: 3rd place
  • Ideation: 2nd place
  • Cartography: 2nd place
  • Legacy: 1st place

Overall Year 7: 1st place

Year 8:

  • Mathematics: 3rd place

Year 9:

  • Code Breaking: 1st place
  • Science: 3rd place

Year 10:

  • Science: 3rd place
  • Code Breaking: 1st place
  • Art and Poetry: 1st place

 

These results are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and collaborative spirit of our students. They showcase the holistic education provided in our Catholic schools, nurturing both academic and creative talents. As educators, we take immense pride in their achievements and are inspired by their commitment to excellence in all endeavours.

 

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our diocesan schools for their remarkable participation and achievements as well:

 

Year 5

  • Engineering Challenge: 3rd place, Corpus Christi Primary School, Waratah

Year 7:

  • Art and Poetry: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown

Year 8:

  • Mathematics: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Science: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Cartography: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Legacy: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown

Year 9

  • Mathematics: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown and 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • English: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Engineering Challenge: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Ideation: 2nd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Cartography: 1st place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown
  • Overall: 3rd place, St Pius X High School, Adamstown

Year 10

  • Mathematics: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Science: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Code Breaking: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Creative Producers: 1st place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Cartography: 3rd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Legacy: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead
  • Overall: 2nd place, St Mary’s Catholic College, Gateshead

 

Let us continue to celebrate the achievements of our students as they embody the values of diligence, perseverance, and excellence that are at the core of our Catholic education.

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