Cobram Anglican Grammar School

COBRAM ANGLICAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL

MEDAL WINNING PERFORMANCE

Students are at the top of their game at Cobram Anglican Grammar School (CAGS), with two individual ICAS medallists and the school being named as a 2021 Award Winning School in the ICAS competition series. ICAS is a school-based competition that students from Australia and international schools sit annually across six subject areas – English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling Bee, Writing and Digital Technologies. An ICAS medal is awarded to students with the top score in each year level in each state and the results must be judged as sufficiently meritorious to be eligible. Year 11 student Cody Lincoln won both the 2021 Year 10 Mathematics Medal and the Year 10 Science Medal, taking out the top score in both subjects. “I love the 15-20 minutes after the test is finished when we all compare answers. We break down questions and try to decipher what they asked. That way you can do even better the following year,” Cody said. 2021 Year 12 student Liam Smith, who is now studying computer science and engineering mechatronics at the University of New South Wales, capped off his achievements with the Year 12 Mathematics Medal.

Liam said he recommended students participate in the ICAS academic competitions each year. “Ask your parents for help, ask your teachers for help – make sure you learn from your mistakes and try to improve the following year,” he said. “These competitions are more than medals – they give you the chance to take charge of your own academic growth.” More than 30 students from CAGS took part in the ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) series in 2021.

Head of Maths and Science Melonie Smith said it had been an absolute pleasure watching the students grow in academic confidence over the years. The School offers a variety of STEM competitions and opportunities to its students to allow them to expand their skills.