Some of our Year 9 and 12 students participated in the OzClo competition as part of the Languages program.
The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OzClo) is a contest about language for secondary school students (Year 7-12). The contest challenges students to develop their own strategies in teams of four to solve problems about fascinating real languages.
On 5 March, 11 students in Years 9 and 12 competed in the Australian Computational and Linguistic Olympiad (OzClo). This is a competition that requires students to solve problems using their ability to see patterns and formulae in rare languages. The students participated in Round 1, a two-hour high-pressure test of collaboration, coding, and problem-solving skills. This was the first time in two years that the students had competed in OzClo. While we did not advance to the State finals, I am very grateful to the students who devoted their time and effort to the competition.
Sophie H, Year 12 participated in OzClo commented on the experience:
“Ozclo is an annual competition that challenges your decoding skills while also letting you discover a culture and language you may not have heard of. It’s also a great way to have fun with your friends by working together ! This was my third time participating in the competition with my friends, and although it can sometimes test your perseverance, it never fails to be a way to step out of your comfort zone and learn something new ! Si je pouvais encore participer à OZCLO, je le ferais nettement !”
