UNSW ICAS Competitions - Update - 19th May, 2020
UNSW Global, have been closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on schools and has had to make some difficult decisions. Unfortunately the UNSW ICAS Competitions have been cancelled for Years 11-12. Additionally, the UNSW ICAS Writing Competition has also been cancelled for all grades for 2020.
Please note that the UNSW ICAS Competitions for English, Mathematics and Science will still be happening for all Year Levels from Years 2-10.
| ICAS SUBJECT | YEAR LEVELS | ICAS SITTING DATE |
| Science | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 18 August 2020 |
| English | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 25 August 2020 |
| Mathematics | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 1 September 2020 |
Cooktown P-12 State School is generously subsidizing the 2020 ICAS Competitions. The cost for each exam is outlined below:
| ICAS SUBJECT | ICAS COST | STUDENT COST |
| Science | $14.50 | $5.00 |
| English | $14.50 | $5.00 |
| Mathematics | $14.50 | $5.00 |
We encourage all high achieving students in English, Mathematics and/or Science to participate in these fantastic opportunities.
If your child is interested, please complete the consent form and hand into the school office with the total amount by 9am, Wednesday the 27th of May. Your child can collect a form from Deputy Principals Alison Martin and David Lang.
Kind regards
David Lang
12/5/20
University of New South Wales ICAS Competitions
This year Cooktown P-12 State School is again entering the University of New South Wales Global ICAS. ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) has been run for over 30 years, and provides valuable information for students, teachers and parents about students' capabilities in solving higher order thinking problems.
All assessments (except for the ICAS Writing competition for Years 3 and 4 in Primary School) are online.
Further information is available from the UNSW ICAS website: https://www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/educational-assessments/products/icas-assessments/
This year Cooktown P-12 State School will be facilitating 4 ICAS tests for students to enter. Students are welcome to enter all four, or can pick and choose whichever they would like to enter. All tests will be run at school during school time by staff.
All students from Years 2-12 are encouraged to participate.
| ICAS SUBJEC | YEAR LEVELS | ICAS SITTING DATE |
| Science | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 18 August 2020 |
| Writing | Years 3 – 12 | Thursday, 20 August 2020 |
| English | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 25 August 2020 |
| Mathematics | Years 2 – 12 | Tuesday, 1 September 2020 |
Cooktown P-12 State School is generously subsidizing the 2020 ICAS Competitions. The cost for each exam is outlined below:
| ICAS SUBJECT | ICAS COST | STUDENT COST |
| Science | $14.50 | $5.00 |
| Writing | $14.50 | $5.00 |
| English | $14.50 | $5.00 |
| Mathematics | $14.50 | $5.00 |
We believe that your child will benefit significantly from this opportunity and the skills and attributes developed and enhanced will help them in good stead both in their normal classes, and in the future. Over the last couple of years, our students have performed exceptionally well; winning Merits, Credits, Distinctions and High Distinctions. Two of our students have been 'discovered' by performing brilliantly in these competitions; invited to all-expenses paid STEM Camps at the Australian National University in Canberra, and the University of Queensland in Brisbane! We commend the ICAS Competitions to you as an opportunity to encourage your child in their love and study of English, mathematics and science. To give your child this valuable experience, please complete the consent form and hand into the school office with the total amount by 9am, Wednesday the 27th of May. Your child can collect a form from their Deputy Principal.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact David Lang on 4082 0222, or at david.lang@eq.edu.au.