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Kent Street Senior High School
Locality: East Victoria Park, Western Australia
Phone: +61 8 9262 0500
Address: 89 Kent Street 6101 East Victoria Park, WA, Australia
Website: http://www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au
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25.01.2022 Owning two single engine Cessnas, combined with an excellent partnership with Virgin Australia, our program is second to none in Western Australia. Students of the Kent Street Senior High School Approved Specialist Program - Aviation can fly above the skies of Perth. Taking off and landing at Jandakot airport, students are able to fly, assisted by school pilot teachers, from as early as Year 7. They can fly solo from as young as 15 and work towards the attainment of a priv...ate pilot's licence whilst at Kent Street. https://www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au/aviation In-Flight Vision Kevin Bennett Soundtrack See Me Fly by Roza (Shelly Levy & Ran Loya - Israel)
25.01.2022 Our limestone seating on the bank in the hard courts area is now complete. The before and after photos show how much of an improvement there is. We are planning to renovate the remaining hard courts in 2021, which will complete the transformation.
25.01.2022 Our P&C has organised a token jar at Grill'd Victoria Park. Help us win the $300 first place prize by dining at Grill'd Vic Park in September and placing a token in the Kent Street SHS jar.
25.01.2022 Young people cannot be expected to fix someones problems, nor know the best way to help and support. However they can listen to what their friend is saying, let them know they care and tell a teacher, school counsellor or trusted adult if they are worried about their friend. By promoting an environment of positive peer support and accessing support channels via an adult, young people can learn that asking, Are you OK? is a key life skill.
24.01.2022 Education and Training Minister, Sue Ellery MLC, today met with Kent Street Year 11 student, Megan Pirie. The meeting was a follow up to the recent launch of an exciting new work placement initiative for public school students. Kent Street was proud to be invited to participate in this pilot program that allows students to gain invaluable on the job training in state government agencies.
23.01.2022 Year 12 mock exams have begun. Good luck Kentians!
23.01.2022 Home rooms 7.03 (Mr Gardner) and 7.04 (Mr Crook) were the winners of the Year 7 Kindness Challenge.
23.01.2022 Our response to the COVID-19 pandemic has always been first and foremost about protecting the health and safety of Western Australians. We’ve followed the exper...t health advice, and for the last seven months, our hard border has kept Western Australia safe and strong. Today, in line with the latest advice from the Chief Health Officer, I can announce that WA will soon cautiously transition to a controlled interstate border. I’d like to take a moment of your time to run through what this means. Pending ongoing health advice, this change will take effect at 12:01am on Saturday 14 November. However, we will be closely monitoring the situation over east and if we need to delay this introduction of the controlled border, then we will. Also, I will have no hesitation to reintroduce our hard border in the future if that’s what’s needed to keep us safe. This hasn’t been an easy year for anyone. But for many Western Australians, the hard border has been particularly challenging. I’d like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience over these months particularly those who have been separated from their loved ones by the border. I know how hard it has been my own parents and brother live in New South Wales. It’s been extremely difficult not knowing when I will be able to see them again. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve maintained a cautious and careful approach based on WA’s expert health advice from the Chief Health Officer. That advice has served us well as we have embarked on our own, unique recovery. Today, based on that health advice and the rates of local infection in the eastern states, we are now at the next step of our journey. I want every Western Australian to know that we would not be proceeding down this path unless we had the health advice that it was safe to do so. The time is right, the conditions are right, and I’m confident our controlled border arrangement strikes the right balance. These are cautious, considered and careful steps. The existing hard border exemption system will be removed and replaced with the controlled interstate border regime, established on an updated nationwide health-based threshold that allows for safe travel into Western Australia from interstate with conditions, and subject to trigger points being met. The Chief Health Officer has recommended a 14-day rolling average of less than five community cases per day in each state and territory be required before progressing to the new border controls. This condition is currently being met. Under this system, travel from ‘very low risk’ states and territories will be permitted, with conditions on arrival including declarations, temperature tests and possible COVID-19 testing. These jurisdictions currently include Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory because they have had no community cases for more than 28 days. Travel from ‘low risk’ states and territories also permitted, with similar conditions on arrival, in addition to 14 days of self-quarantine and a mandatory Day 11 COVID-19 test. These jurisdictions currently include New South Wales and Victoria because they have less than five community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average. Failure to follow these directions or providing false information will be enforceable by law, with penalties ranging from $1,000 infringements, to up to $50,000 fines for individuals. These are safe, steady and sensible steps. But should the situation change once again, I will not hesitate to return to hard border arrangements if that is what is required to protect the health and safety of Western Australians. In the meantime, we need to continue to take personal responsibility. The virus hasn’t been defeated around the world we must work together to prevent outbreaks and not jeopardise what we’ve achieved so far. The controlled border still includes important and strong protections for our State, but within it we must also maintain our vigilance to keep our State safe and strong. All Western Australians must embrace COVID-safe principles. That means acting responsibly and following the health advice. Thank you again to all Western Australians for the sacrifices you have made this year. We’re the envy of the world for so many reasons. We have a long way to go, and many challenges still to face. But right now, there’s nowhere I’d rather be.
23.01.2022 Our P&C Association have advertised for a Canteen Manager. For more information, go to https://www.seek.com.au/job/50635549
22.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 11 Cert II Engineering Pathways student, Emily Maisey for gaining a Heavy Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship with Komatsu. Emily was selected from a pool of 1250 applicants. An amazing achievement. Well Done Emily!
21.01.2022 We will be celebrating Book Week on Tuesday 20 October. The theme is 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'. We hope that the whole school gets involved in dressing up. There will be prizes at the recess parade for each year group.
20.01.2022 The recipient of the 2020 'Rotary Meritorious Service Award' was Miss Amy Chinnery. This is an award for a staff member who goes above and beyond. Where do we begin! No amount of words will truly capture the depth of Amy’s service to the Kent Street community. Amy is the type of player many can only ever dream of having on their team, and the influence she has will be her legacy. Amy’s meticulous mode of operation and unwavering commitment to present our school in a positive light is unsurpassed. Amy possesses the skills to drive and deliver the necessary changes required in order for Kent Street to be viewed as a strong rival to our competitors.
20.01.2022 Getting ready to leave secondary school is an exciting time, but it can also have its challenges - especially in 2020. If you, or someone you know, is about to ...leave school and needs support with their education, training and work options, check out the National Careers Institute’s School Leavers Information Kit, ‘Your Career: What’s next for you?’, on the Your Career website. To help navigate the kit, school leavers can also call 1800 CAREER (1800 227 337) for support. Visit: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/school-leavers-support/
20.01.2022 Getting 1000+ students and staff coordinated into R U OK? is no mean feat! Well done everyone. Congratulations to Yr 9 Elliot Pascoe in successfully piloting the drone. #ruokday Public education in Western Australia
20.01.2022 Our Year 12 students were treated to the annual breakfast, prepared by Year 11 Hospitality students and staff. They were then celebrated in a final Year 12 assembly and their Class of 2020 photograph. We look forward to giving them their final farewell at the Year 12 Presentation Night tomorrow evening.
20.01.2022 The new Western Australian Museum will open its doors to the public on Saturday 21 November with a new building and a new name: WA Museum Boola Bardip. Located at the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre on Whadjuk Nyoongar land, Boola Bardip means many stories in local Nyoongar language. The free ticket ballot will be open from 9am Monday 7 September until 11.59pm on Sunday 30 September. Tickets will be selected randomly from all registered entrants during this period, so d...o not worry about having to be the first to register! https://museum.wa.gov.au/ballot
20.01.2022 The recipient of the 2020 Support Staff Appreciation Award was Rosetta Middleton. Rosetta is an exceptional Education Assistant who approaches her role with passion, poise and positivity, and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty to assist both students and staff, all without seeking praise or acknowledgement. Rosetta is always willing to go the extra mile to assist in the preparation for and support of learning for all students. Inspiring students to achieve their full potential is a gift Rosetta possesses. Rosetta’s rapport with all staff is unmatched, and so too her work ethic and professionalism.
19.01.2022 Prosperous Pathways are a key focus at Kent Street Senior High School. Today, Year 12 student, Jerome Elwell commenced his Aboriginal School Based Traineeship with the City of Perth, he had a great first day and met the Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas. Jerome’s traineeship involves a work placement component of 1 day per week with additional study allowing him on completion to be awarded the Certificate II in Business.
19.01.2022 Some Year 7 volunteers will be assisting Cyan from the P&C and Richard from Apace Nursery to plant out the newly terraced bank near the gymnasium and pool. The retaining sleepers, mulch and plants were purchased with the Town of Victoria Park Urban Forest grant funds.
18.01.2022 Movember update! Mr Chris Broom's mou is coming along nicely. If you would like to donate online, go to https://au.movember.com/mospace/1226960
18.01.2022 Places are still available in our Year 7 and 8 Approved Specialist Program - Cricket classes for girls.
17.01.2022 The winners of the $100 Ziggies voucher for paying more than $300 towards their 2021 Contributions and Charges are: Year 7 Myah Burt, Year 8 Ayden Blyth, Year 9 Emily Ward, Year 10 Cherith Greig, Year 11 William Turner and Year 12 Annabell Green. Congratulations!
17.01.2022 Earth Environmental Science Shark Bay Fieldtrip - Days 1 to 4 have been amazing. Great tour guide provided by one of our helpers Heidi (palaeontologist). Point Peron and Shark Bay amongst the highlights. Kent Street Science students learning through life experiences. CoRE Learning Foundation Geological Survey Of Western Australia
17.01.2022 R U OK? Day. This is just one of the songs that will be played for our music bells and the lyrics are very appropriate. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AP5pAj8pkSQ
17.01.2022 INFORMATION EVENING 'Starting the Senior School Journey' For parents/guardians of 2021 Year 11 Students Face to face in the school staff room or via Webex Commencing 6pm Wednesday 3 February 2021... (Webex details will be emailed out a few days before the evening) See more
17.01.2022 Mr Chris Broom is participating in Movember. He has also signed up some Year 9 & 10 students! Donations will gratefully be accepted in Room 8 or the office.
17.01.2022 Don't forget to accessorise with yellow tomorrow (Thursday 10/9)
16.01.2022 INFORMATION EVENING 'The Road Ahead' For parents/guardians of 2021 Year 12 Students Face to face in the school staff room or via Webex Commencing 6pm Thursday 4 February 2021... (Webex details will be emailed out a few days before the evening) See more
16.01.2022 P&C Meeting Tuesday 27 April at 5.30pm in the staffroom. All welcome.
15.01.2022 REMINDER: Friday, October 30 2020 is a School Development Day. Students do not attend school on this day.
14.01.2022 The VET & FLP department took advantage of the fabulous Year 11 Cert III Make-Up students for Book Week dress up day last Tuesday, by adding a little flair and fantasy to their costumes. Thank you to students Oliver Hill, Catherine Sherry and Nikita Peeti for doing such a great job.
14.01.2022 CoRE - Centre of Resources Excellence is a select entry program at Kent Street for Year 7-10 students.
14.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/128466666257
14.01.2022 House sport started this week with netball in the gym. Upper school games are on Mondays, with Year 9 on Wednesdays, Year 8 on Thursdays and Year 7 on Fridays until the end of term. Please see the fixtures on the SEQTA notices and come down to the gym to play for or support your house!
13.01.2022 Well done to Follow the Dream students who completed 10.5 hours after school study this term. (The photographer apologises for the blurry image!)
13.01.2022 We have been celebrating NAIDOC Week this week (delayed due to exams). At the assembly this morning, Yr 10 student, Chad Sullivan and Class of 2019, Malachi Humphries sang two Archie Roach songs. This was a nice coincidence, given Archie Roach was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame last night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyBfN7Jldg4
13.01.2022 Ms Everett’s Yr 7 Science class built and decorated cardboard boomerangs, throwing them with some very impressive results at the front of the school.
13.01.2022 Following a virtual Summit with students from Nagle College, Pinjarra SHS, Duncraig SHS, Collie DHS, Guildford Grammar and Kent Street SHS it is great to catch up with wonderful contacts and students moving on to big things! (@kentstreetshs look who we bumped into!)
13.01.2022 We have some amazing musical talent at Kent Street! Unfortunately we weren't able to showcase to the public this year due to COVID-19, however over 90 acts were recorded. You can view some of them on the Kent Street SHS Music Instagram page (kentstreetshsmusic)
13.01.2022 Please note the following information from Uniform Concepts.
12.01.2022 ...And it's a wrap! Cafe4teen is proud to have trained another group of Year 12 students to be job ready. Certificate II Hospitality students make and serve delicious food and coffee to staff every Thursday.
12.01.2022 To celebrate our 80th anniversary, we will be burying a time capsule. Students and staff will be asked to complete a pre-printed time capsule letter that will include their photo. We will also be burying some items that are relevant to 2020 and would appreciate your suggestions. We hope to have our big 80th anniversary celebration for old and new Kentians next year after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
12.01.2022 It is unfortunate that due to COVID-19, our OMNI Music Performance will not be able to have an outside audience. Enjoy Beautiful Ghosts (Taylor Swift) by Year 8 student, Ava. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8x8eIU6WSg
11.01.2022 Year 9 Photography students and one talented Year 8 student visited the Victoria Park Centre of the Arts today to view the photographs in the Images of Jirdarup Competition and Exhibition, ran by the Friends of Jirdarup Bushland. Pictured are the 5 students (Elise Godwin, Josie Campbell, Eve Barratt, Horia Stanescu [Yr8[ and Sav Noble), whose photographs were chosen from over 100 entries into the Junior section of the competition. A massive congratulations to these students! The exhibition is open to view until next Wednesday.
11.01.2022 This week the Kent Street Approved Specialist Program - Fashion and Design was excited to run an immersion workshop for local primary school students, to experience first hand what it is like to be a Fashion student. The students worked with the Year 10 Fashion cohort to construct a tote bag in Textiles, then screen printed and painted the bags in Art. A fabulous afternoon! Thank you Year 5's for coming along to Kent Street Senior High School. We look forward to running anoth...er workshop in early 2021. Victoria Park Primary School Kensington Primary South Perth Primary School Lathlain Primary School Millen Primary School See more
11.01.2022 Kent Street cricket students were presented with the opportunity to play two fixtures against the WA Womens team over the last week. Thank you to Kentian, Michael Dighton (WA Womens Assistant Coach) on presenting our students with the opportunity to play on the historic WACA ground. Thanks and good luck to all in the WNCL squad for the upcoming season.
11.01.2022 Kent Street is a multicultural school and we have students from 56 different countries. We are looking for the word 'WELCOME' in the various languages. Have a look at this list and comment if you see any errors. Be nice - google has been used! If your child's country of birth is not listed, please contact the school, as this information is from our student database.
11.01.2022 The students in the Duke of Edinburgh Award would like to thank the P&C for supporting their program. The P&C offered to pay for a new set of tents for the Duke students to take away with them on their Adventurous Journeys. The new tents arrived at the start of Term 4, from Paddy Palin. The Duke Award encourages students to get out of their comfort zones by pursuing a range of activities in the categories of skills, physical recreation and service. The Adventurous Journeys a...re an essential component of their Award. The students are required to do all the preparation and planning of the Journeys where they camp for four days and complete a number of hiking trails. The students look forward to using the new tents in their upcoming Adventurous Journey to Augusta. Thanks again for your support P&C.
10.01.2022 FIRE PIT FRIDAY - Cert II Engineering students test out their fire boxes.
10.01.2022 Year 10 Wood students used a combination of traditional and modern skills in order to make mobile phone and iPad holders. The students worked with pine and plywood in order to understand the differences in working with natural timber and man-made boards. They also used the laser cutter to engrave images onto the plywood and give the project a personal touch. Several of our students then added coloured resin or inlaid jarrah in order to add contrast. (Photographer Mrs Heeney-Norden - apology for the glare)
10.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 12 FLP student, Brayden Kingsley who has successfully graduated from the CTF Scholarship program delivered by Skill Hire. Brayden completed his Certificate II Building and Construction Trades Pathway (52824WA) and gained work experience as a roof plumber through the program. Brayden was presented with his award by Sue Ellery MLC, Education and Training Minister.
10.01.2022 To get into the spirit of the Melbourne Cup, Year 8 Fashion & Design students put their creative ideas together to make a fascinator to wear today!
10.01.2022 Please note the uniform shop (Willetton Superstore) will be closed on Saturday 26 September and Monday 28 September. It will reopen Tuesday 29 September.
09.01.2022 From the 18th to the 22nd September, the Year 11 Earth and Environmental Science students ventured northward to apply their Unit 1 and 2 learning in the field. We were fortunate to be joined by Heidi Allen from the Geological Survey of Western Australia, a palaeontologist and expert on stromatolites and trace fossils in the Kalbarri region. A poem by Sauban, Ruby, Annabell and Heidi - We left in 4 vehicles from Perth To look at the things that oxygenated the Earth.... Sponty 1, Coomberdale Chert Beware, the conchoidal fracture is sharp and will hurt. Northward bound towards Shark Bay, We drove around Galena Bridge all day. On the quest for mineralisation We found lead ore precipitation. Empty Peron Homestead was a low blow, The local ranger was a no-show. At Cape Peron we saw rhizoliths that are fossilised tree roots. To traverse around the Cape Peron Sandstone, we took off our boots. Driving through the aeolian sedimentation, To not get bogged required concentration. On the way to camp, we stopped at Hamelin Pool Now, like Heidi, we thing stromatolites are pretty cool. At Stockyard Gully, we saw cave features Watch out for those scaley creatures! The overall highlight of the trip Was the Kalbarri slippery dip. Thank you to the teachers for the trip to Shark Bay. We hope we all behaved OK! CoRE Learning Foundation Geological Survey Of Western Australia See more
09.01.2022 Throughout NAIDOC Week, the Science department has run lessons about the incredible science behind the flight of a returning kylie (boomerang in Noongar language), including in-class competitions with proper returning kylie! This culminated in the inaugural KSSHS Kylie Throwing Championship on Thursday at lunchtime, where representatives from each class competed to be crowned the ultimate year level champion. The results are as follows: Year 7: Joel Richardson Year 8: Horia S...tanescu Year 9: Stanley Walker Year 10: Chad Sullivan Students have also created designs that represent the NAIDOC theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’, with winning designs to be selected to be painted onto the kylie for future students to appreciate.
09.01.2022 Our Interact Group raised $263 in our recent winter appeal helping The Haven in East Victoria Park. Tylor Poole, Trilyn Morrison and Ms Valerie Everett represented Kent Street over the weekend dropping off the food donations and cheque. Well done Kent Street students and staff. The Haven Centre
09.01.2022 The recipient of the 2020 Rising Star Award was Mitchell Crook. Mitchell has fitted in seamlessly to the Kent Street team and his easy-going nature, coupled with a willingness to assist with additional tasks and responsibilities is admired by all. Mitchell regularly assists other staff in his free time, before, during and after school. He works hard to forge positive and supportive relationships with his peers and students, as well as recognising the importance of partnering... with parents and prioritising proactive contact in order to building positive relationships. Mitchell has proven himself to be honest, hardworking, and his organisational skills are exceptional. He has made a marked impact on the visual literacy of his students, evidenced by improved results in responding tasks. Mitchell has demonstrated the capacity to be a key player in creating the growth of our Fashion and Design Approved Specialist Program and possesses the skills and enthusiasm to drive and deliver the necessary change, whilst staying true to the values of Kent Street. See more
09.01.2022 Fire pit Friday by Cert II Engineering students.
08.01.2022 Note this is for our school only. Other schools may return on Tuesday.
08.01.2022 Dont forget to eat at Grilld Vic Park in September and put a token in our school jar.
07.01.2022 R.I.P. Dean Jones, cricket legend
07.01.2022 ASX Schools Sharemarket game update Akin Gianfrancesco continues to lead the Kent Street Leader board and has now moved into 20th place on the national leader board and 7th in Western Australia. 109 students have joined this competition, so we have 10% of Kent Street students registered to play. We only have 46 students on our Leaderboard as you do not appear until you have made your first trade. A lot of students are waiting for the market to pick up. Wait and see what strategy will be successful. Ask Mr Collopy via SEQTA messaging if you want to join the game. Entry to the game closes tomorrow, 10 September! For tips and hints go to Room 11 at lunchtime any day except Wednesday. https://game.asx.com.au/game/info/school/how-to-play
07.01.2022 Year 9 student, Elliot Pascoe - drone pilot extraordinaire
07.01.2022 Congratulations to Olivia Hughes and Alexander Wenban who have been appointed as our Head Girl and Head Boy for 2021. A rigorous selection process was run, with applicants being required to address the following selection criteria: Admirable future planning Valuable community engagement Extra-curricular engagement Student leadership positions ... Positive representation of Kent Street SHS From 13 applications, four girls and three boys were shortlisted for interview. This process highlighted the calibre of students at Kent Street and the depth of leadership capacity that exists in the Class of 2021. See more
06.01.2022 The Foodbank School Breakfast Club is run by our Chaplain, Andy Findlay, with the assistance of Student Councillors. Free breakfast for students Tuesdays and Fridays.
06.01.2022 Last week our Year 12 ATAR Physics students spent the afternoon and evening at the Gravity Discovery Centre and Observatory in Gingin. A huge thank you to the very knowledgeable and engaging Hayden and Rick for sharing your passion of all things Physics with our students!
06.01.2022 Our Earth and Environmental Science students and staff have returned from their field trip. Mr Cardenia did his good deed for the day by changing a tyre for a senior citizen at Point Peron.
05.01.2022 The Resources sector is an integral part of the Western Australian and Australian economy! Yesterday, our Year 8 CoRE students had the opportunity to explore the history of the 125 year old Gwalia area (Leonora) and learn about how geologists and engineers are using technology to innovate mining practices to extend the depths of the underground Gwalia mine beyond 2km! You have inspired our students St Barbara Limited! Thank you! #KentStreetCoRE #therealclassroom #STEMlearning... CoRE Learning Foundation See more
05.01.2022 Congratulations to the Class of 2020. We had a wonderful Year 12 Presentation Night yesterday evening at Curtin Stadium. Kent Street is a proud member of the Curtin Education Community. #frostedcreationsbybel #curtinuniversity #kentstreet
04.01.2022 Well done to our Interact Club who participated in the Two Feet and a Heartbeat Charity Walk for Heartkids on Sunday. Thank you to the P&C Association for paying the registration fee.
04.01.2022 Today we welcomed some of our 2021 Year 7 students who will be coming to us from outside our intake boundary. We will have students from over 40 different Primary Schools coming to Kent Street next year. It is important for those students coming from outside our area to be welcomed and introduced to others, especially if they don't know anyone. Next Wednesday, they will return when the rest of the Year 7 2021 students attend our Orientation Day.
04.01.2022 The Year 11 and 12 Certificate II Outdoor Recreation students attended their annual 3 night, 4 day camp earlier this week to Margaret River. Camping at Conto Campground with some very friendly possums, students participated in bodyboarding, bushwalking, canoeing, high ropes as well as cooking all meals for the duration of the camp in small groups. Outdoor Recreation teachers Miss Chinnery and Mr Verco would like to thank Mr Hugo and Mr Gardner for attending and well done to all 40 students involved!
03.01.2022 The installation of limestone seating in our hard courts area is under way. This will replace the old slab seating currently in place. We require LOTS of clean fill to backfill the blocks. We would love to hear from anyone who has clean fill that can be delivered.
02.01.2022 Our Year 8 CoRE (Centre of Resources Excellence) students are currently on their field trip to Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Meckering. They visited WA School of Mines, where the students got to gold plate five cent coins, pan for gold and join in some mining games. Next was a visit to the super pit and the day finished at Hannans Tourist Mine. #therealclassroom CoRE Learning Foundation
02.01.2022 Due to the current COVID-19 situation, our Open Day will be postponed to a new date when we know more.
01.01.2022 Our annual Students vs Staff NAIDOC footy match. Apparently the staff won by 2 points, but we’re waiting for the official review!
01.01.2022 Congratulations to Year 11, Paola Cana Machado who has been selected into the National Youth Science Forum program for 2021. What a great achievement!
