Congratulations to Ella Copley, Annise Boothroyd and Annabel Rhodes for gaining a Bronze award in the first round of the Biology Olympiad competitions.

These girls can now compete in the next round for a place in the 2021 residential training camp by completing a selection exam in late February.

Aims of the NZIBO programme:

• To enhance the educational opportunities for students of Biology in New Zealand, fostering academic excellence in Biology.
• To develop awareness of current biological research in New Zealand amongst students and teachers.
• To foster relationships between tertiary educators, employers, and talented young biologists, increasing the number of students who see biology as a vibrant and rewarding career pathway.