Information for Students and Parents

STS is primarily a schools-based competition, with entry occurring through a central school STS coordinator. Each school must be willing to support the competition by providing judges. Individuals wishing to enter the competition without the support of a school should contact the Science Teachers’ Association for advice.

Competition Dates
For a listing of important dates Click Here.

STS Handbook
If you plan to enter the competition it is essential that you read the handbook carefully. Take note of all of the general information at the front of the book and ensure you check the specific guidelines for your chosen section.
Important information for entrants
STS handbook 2010

Theme and Topics
The STS theme for 2010 is Australian Biodiversity .
There are set topics for Creative Writing and Posters/Scientific Wallcharts sections only. Refer to the STS handbook for topics.

Section Guidelines
It is important that you follow all of the guidelines for the section you have chosen. You can download guidelines for each section as individual documents. Make sure you choose the correct guidelines for your section and division (that is, primary or junior/intermediate/open, where applicable). Do not rely solely on the section guidelines. You must also check carefully the Important information for entrants.

Click Here for a listing of section guidelines.

Self-Assessment Checklists
These self-assessment checklists may help you to ensure you have covered all of the section requirements. Click Here for a listing of self-assessment checklists.

How to Cite References and Bibliographies
Citing references and bibliographies

Frequently Asked Questions

Your query may be answered by our FAQs.

For all other queries, email the STS project officer

Reports on Sections from Last Year’s Competition
You can read the Coordinator’s Report for your section from the previous year’s competition. Some of these reports have useful hints about how to help ensure your project impresses the judges.

BHP Billiton Science Awards partnership with STS
Science Talent Search has a partnership with the national BHP Billiton Science Awards. Students wishing to enter the BHP Billiton Science Awards must register for Science Talent Search in the Experimental Research Section. Major bursary winners for the Experimental Research section are automatically entered into the BHP Billiton Science Awards. Download a brochure about the Awards or visit the BHP Billiton Awards website for more information.

Sponsors

Our sponsors are very important to our competition. Their support enables the competition to operate. Without this support there would be no bursary prizes. View a listing of our major sponsors.

Judging day More information.

Exhibition and Presentation day More information.

Bursary winners for 2009

The 2009 Exhibition and Presentation day was held on Wednesday 4th November at La Trobe University. For a listing of all STS major and minor bursary winners download our STS Bursary Book.

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