Year 6 Students Compete on the International Stage at Ethics Olympiad

Five of our outstanding Year 6 students – Harsha N, Alec D, Madeleine S, Oscar S, and Alannah R – were selected to represent our school in this year’s Ethics Olympiad competition, which took place on Tuesday, 10 June 2025. They competed against teams from New Zealand, Hong Kong, and every Australian state, demonstrating their ability to think critically and ethically about real-world issues.

Throughout the competition, students were challenged to base their responses on ethical principles such as fairness, respect, responsibility, and empathy. They also explored various types of ethics, including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and care ethics, to support their ideas.

The team had prepared thoughtful discussions around six diverse ethical cases, each rooted in familiar books or everyday scenarios:

• A Sick Day for Amos McGee – exploring empathy and duty of care
• Jack and the Beanstalk – examining theft, justice and moral consequences
• Internet Use at School – weighing digital responsibility and honesty
• Running in Ramadan – considering inclusivity and religious accommodation
• What If Everybody Did That? – reflecting on the impact of individual actions on society
• Video Game Cheating – debating personal habits and their moral significance

We are proud to share that our team:

• Placed 12th overall out of 24 schools,
• Was awarded "Most Improved Team" on the day, and
• Received a special Honourable Mention for their efforts and performance.

The Ethics Olympiad encourages students not to argue for the sake of winning, but to collaborate, reflect, and offer reasoned and respectful responses. We are incredibly proud of our students who brought their moral compasses and critical minds to this international ethical stage. Congratulations on your outstanding efforts and well-deserved recognition.