Science Programs
Ivanhoe Extend Science programs involve learning opportunities and competitions that focus on science knowledge, skills and inquiry, in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Psychology.
Australian Junior Science Olympiads (AJSO)
The AJSO is a staged science enrichment program for Year 7-10 students. Students are required to sit a two-hour paper that covers Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Physics.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: reflective, courageous and balanced. General qualities: advanced scientific knowledge and reasoning, perseverance, growth mindset. |
| Subject connections: | Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Science. |
| More information: | AJSO – Australian Science Innovations |
Australian Science Olympiads (ASO)
The Australian Science Olympiads are a science enrichment program for Year 11-12 Science students. The program covers the science disciplines of; Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science and Physics. Students are required to sit an online, two-hour paper per discipline area.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: reflective, courageous and innovative. General qualities: advanced scientific knowledge and reasoning, perseverance and growth mindset. |
| Subject connections: | Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Environmental Science. |
| More information: | ASO – Australian Science Innovations |
Girls in Physics Breakfast*
The Girls in Physics Breakfasts are hosted by the Victorian Physics Teachers’ Network, girls in Year 11-12 studying Physics are invited to hear from professionals working in various fields connected with Physics.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: ethical, reflective, courageous and innovative. General qualities: lifelong learning, communication skills, scientific skills, scientific inquiry and futures thinking. |
| Subject connections: | Physics and Science. |
| More information: | Breakfasts Info for Students – VicPhysics |
*students are invited to the program.
Science Talent Search
The Science Talent Search is hosted by the Science Teachers’ Association of Victoria. This program gives Year 3-12 students the opportunity to deeply explore a scientific area of interest and communicate their findings through the scientific investigation process.
| Skills and qualities: | Ivanhoe Learner Attributes: ethical, reflective, courageous, balanced, collaborative, compassionate and innovative. General qualities: research, scientific investigation, critical thinking, scientific communication skills, teamwork and collaboration and digital technologies. |
| Subject connections: | Science, STEM, English, Global Issues and Digital Technology. |
| More information: | 2026 Science Talent Search – STAV |
