studentcompetitions

=Student Competitions 2010=

**2010 Student Biodiversity Short Film Challenge** - Deadline 30 April 2010
"To celebrate 2010 being the International Year of Biodiversity, SCINEMA ... challenge you to make a short film, under 5 minutes, with a space or biodiversity or environment theme. Open to Primary School, Secondary School and Tertiary Institutions and further prizes will be awarded for humour, technical merit, and the ability to explain complex concepts." Download your entry form here.

**2010 WetlandCare Australia National Art and Photography Competition -** Closes 4 December 2009
"To celebrate World Wetlands Day 2010 on the 2nd of February, WetlandCare Australia is hosting its 3rd annual Australia-wide art competition, offering categories for children and adults. The categories have been designed to give as many people as possible the opportunity to submit entries and there are some fantastic prizes up for grabs!". For more information check out http://www.wetlandcare.com.au

Science Talent Search **Registration opens**: Monday 8 March
The **Science Talent Search** (STS) is an annual, science based competition open to all primary and secondary students in Victoria, Australia. Science Talent Search fits closely with the VELS philosophy of teaching and learning. There is a close match between many STS sections and VELS strands, domains and dimensions. The STS theme for 2009 is //Astronomy: Science without limits.// @http://www.stav.vic.edu.au/home/studentactivities/sts