Humanities and Languages
Welcome back! As we step into the second semester of the academic year, there's a intense sense of excitement in the air. We in Humanities are excited for the amount of intellectual curiosity and a zest for exploration our students have. We are ready to delve deeper into the realms of history, geography, legal studies and more!
Students will be eagerly immersing themselves in the study of history, uncovering its profound relevance to our contemporary world. Through dynamic classroom discussions, immersive readings, and hands-on research projects, students are delving into pivotal historical events and figures. They are not merely memorizing dates and facts but are critically analysing the causes and consequences of past actions, drawing connections between historical contexts and present-day issues. This engagement with history is fostering a deeper understanding of societal development, cultural diversity, and the complexities of human interactions across time. Students are honing their analytical skills and gaining insights into the enduring impact of historical narratives on shaping our collective identity and future directions.
In Geography, students are actively engaging with the multifaceted discipline, exploring its pivotal role in shaping societies and environments worldwide. Through interactive mapping exercises, spatial analysis projects, and discussions on global issues like climate change and urbanization, students are gaining a profound understanding of how geographical factors influence economic, political, and cultural dynamics. They are examining diverse landscapes and regions, from the Amazon rainforest to urban megacities, and are investigating the interconnectedness of human activities with natural systems. This hands-on approach not only deepens their geographical knowledge but also cultivates a sense of global citizenship as they explore solutions to contemporary challenges through the lens of geography
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Here's to a semester filled with intellectual growth, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities.
Cecilia Hall
Head of Department - Humanities and Languages - Year 7F to 7I
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Year 7 are designing their obento and Year 8 students attend the Brisbane-Japan Consulate next week for their annual excursion.
We have 26 students planning their trips to Japan. Being the inaugural trip for Ripley VSSC, there is a flurry of folding paper crane origami so that 1000 (senbazuru) can be donated to the Hiroshima Peace Park when we visit in the April school holidays next year.
Japan Club resumes this term during Weeks 2-8 on Thursdays from 3-4pm. Students can attend occasionally or for each session. For more information, please contact Ms Wellwood.
Georgina Wellwood
Japanese Teacher