2023 Yearbook

DA VINCI In June Hennessy Catholic College competed in the da Vinci Decathlon at The Riverina Anglican College in Wagga. Teams from Years 7-11 travelled from as far as Moama, Leeton and Cowra to participate in teams of 8 across 10 disciplines: engineering, maths, code breaking, art and poetry, science, english, ideation, creative producers, cartography and legacy. Our teams had a very successful time and were placed in many of the categories. The highlight was Yr 11 winning their division on the day. In July our Year 11 team travelled to Knox Grammar School to compete against 63 other teams, in a school of 2000, hosting 1600 extra students, years 9-11, what a logistical masterpiece! While we didn’t have any placings in the various disciplines, the students did enjoy a wonderful experience and should feel very proud of their achievements. James Ruse High were the overall winning team for Yr 11, so that’s tough competition! I sat with a lady who is the Head of Mind Challenge Opportunities at MLC Burwood & was amazed at the many and various opportunities and competitions they are able to offer their students. So an insightful day for all of us & sharing the bus & time with Young High School was wonderful for building community between the 2 schools.

Congratulations to those students who represented Hennessy Catholic College.

Suzie Duff da Vinci Decathlon Coordinator