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Academic Curriculum

The Conocophillips Science Experience

Colourful graphic with doodles of science-themed items like books, lab equipment, and DNA strands. In the centre, bold text reads The ConocoPhillips Science Experience at Waverley College in blue and white lettering.

From Mr Gary Kennedy, Head of Science

The Conocophillips Science Experience program is 3-4 days of hands-on science for interested Year 9 and 10 Science students conducted across 35 university and tertiary campuses across Australia. In NSW the programs are mostly held in January 2019.

UNIVERSITIES & TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM DATES BEST APPLY BEFORE
Macquarie University, Sydney 15 – 17 January 2019 31 October 2018
University of New England, Armidale 15 – 17 January 2019 31 October 2018
University of Sydney, Sydney 9 – 11 January 2019 31 October 2018
University of Technology, Sydney 3 – 5 October 2018 30th August 2018
University of Wollongong, Wollongong 22 – 24 January 2019 31 October 2018

The full cost for a student to participate in the program is $190 for the 3 day program and $260 for the 4 day program. The Conocophillips Science Experience is a Rotary supported project, and local Rotary clubs are often quite willing to sponsor students.

The programs are non-selective and if you are interested, early application is advised.

Further details can be found at www.scienceexperience.com.au or by speaking to Mr Kennedy in the Science department.