There are a myriad of opportunities on offer for Science students - see below for more info.

1) For Maori and Pacific Island students - "The MacDiarmid Institute Discovery Camp - Te Tohu Huraina" 
http://macdiarmid.ac.nz/event/discoverycamp/ 

This is a fun, hands-on environment and you get to work with some of New Zealand’s top researchers. It is hosted by the MacDiarmid Institute and is a week long Science Camp for current Yr. 12 and 13 Maori and Pacific Island students with a genuine passion for the sciences. It is held in Dunedin from January 13th - 18th, 2019 at Otago University OR Massey University in Palmerston North. All flight, accommodation and meals are included. Places are strictly limited. It’s all FREE - Applications open on August 13th and close Sept. 9th, 2018

2) The Rotary Science and Technology Forum https://rotary9940.org/page/science-and-technology-forum 

This is held in January 2019 - exact dates to be confirmed. This is an opportunity for OUTSTANDING all round Science, Maths and Technology students in Year 12 who will be returning to Year 13 and are planning to study the sciences or technology at tertiary level.

This fully residential programme is conducted by Rotary and the Tertiary Institutions of Auckland. By the end of the Forum students should have a better understanding of the tertiary courses they wish to follow and a fuller appreciation of the place of science and technology in the wider community. It also provides an opportunity for high achieving students to spend time with similar minded people, and the experiences gained invariably result in overall personal growth and renewed motivation to succeed. If your are interested in applying, contact Mrs. Jopson directly - jp@kingshigh.school.nz

3) Nano Camp
http://macdiarmid.ac.nz/event/nanocamp/ 

This is also run by the MacDiarmid Institute. It is a full week of residential lab experience with top scientists, completing hands-on investigations into a range of topics including Electron Microscopy, Laser Physics and Nano-Electronics. It is open to Yr. 12 or 13 students with a strong academic background and planning to continue science. The programme is FREE but spaces are limited. To apply - follow the link - applications open August 13th and close Sept. 9th. The camp is held from January 13th - 18th, 2019 at the University of Canterbury.

4) Hands On Otago
https://www.otago.ac.nz/hands-on-at-otago/index.html 

Hands-On at Otago 2019 runs 13th-18th January 2019. It is open to all students who will be Year 12 or 13 in 2019. Entry is competitive. You will need to write us a really good personal statement! Choose your favourite subject from a list of 36 topics and get hands-on in a university department. You will interact with our researchers and learn about their discoveries. This is a fantastic opportunity.