High Potential Learners Excel at Da Vinci Decathlon

Our High Potential Learners Programme (HPL) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, with students achieving outstanding results at the 2025 NSW Da Vinci Decathlon. Competing against 76 schools from across the state, Shore’s top Year 7 to 11 students showcased their talents in this prestigious academic competition.

The Da Vinci Decathlon challenges students across ten disciplines, including Engineering, Mathematics, Code-breaking, Art and Poetry, Science, English, Ideation, Creative producers, Cartography, and Legacy. Shore’s teams achieved remarkable success: Year 7 secured 1st place in Science, Year 9 clinched 1st in English, Year 11 topped Mathematics, and Year 8 earned 3rd in Creative Producers. Overall, Shore ranked within the top 15 schools in the state across all year groups.

These achievements reflect the dedication and intellectual curiosity fostered by the HPL programme, which offers students opportunities to engage in advanced academic pursuits and competitions. The programme’s success at the Da Vinci Decathlon underscores its role in nurturing the talents of Shore’s most gifted minds.

We congratulate all participating students and their mentors for their exceptional performance and for upholding the School’s tradition of academic distinction.