Katalyst is our science specialist program, enriching learning beyond the standard curriculum through deeper exploration of scientific concepts and their real world applications. Students study multiple branches of science, including biology, chemistry, physics and earth and space science, developing a broad understanding of the scientific world.
The Katalyst program challenges academically gifted students in Years 7–10 to deepen their understanding of science and explore how scientific ideas operate in the world around them. Through enriched learning, rigorous inquiry, and real-world application, Katalyst empowers students to become confident, curious, and capable scientific thinkers.
Submit an Expression of InterestKatalyst provides a comprehensive and academically challenging science experience by immersing students in multiple scientific disciplines, including chemistry, physics, biology, and earth and space science. This broad, integrated approach builds a strong conceptual foundation and helps students understand how different branches of science connect and work together.
The program runs in two five-week cycles each term. The first cycle emphasises career exploration alongside explicit teaching of the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth and Space Science curriculum, ensuring students master all essential content. In the second cycle, students undertake hands-on, project-based inquiry, applying their knowledge to solve real-world problems in collaborative project teams. Katalyst fosters curiosity, cultivates critical thinking skills, and empowers students with the motivation to thrive in dynamic futures.
To apply for the Katalyst program, students must:
