Science
Week 5 has been National Science week. The theme for 2025 is Decoding the Universe. We have been celebrating this with activities at lunchtimes such as Decoding DNA, Laser Interference, microscope experiences, water bottle rockets and watermelon explosion demonstrations.
A reminder that we are heading into assessment periods and students will be preparing assignments or revising for exams. If your student is unwell or absent, please submit an extension request so that we are able to make arrangements to support their learning. We look forward to finishing the term strong and continuing our explorations into the world around us.
A reminder that we are heading into assessment periods and students will be preparing assignments or revising for exams. If your student is unwell or absent, please submit an extension request so that we are able to make arrangements to support their learning. We look forward to finishing the term strong and continuing our explorations into the world around us.
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Ms Coles’ Year 12 Biology class took part in an exciting incursion with SPARQ-Ed, conducting a bacterial transformation workshop. Using aseptic techniques, they inserted recombinant pGLO plasmid DNA into bacteria, observed growth patterns, and calculated transformation efficiency. SPARQ-Ed’s instructor praised the students as “fantastic: curious, respectful, and knowledgeable.” |
Year 11 Science in Practice Ecology Field Work - Biotic Data Collection Students excelled in their collection of field samples at Small Creek and then performing water quality and ecological diversity tests both onsite and back at school. |
Kevin Campbell
Head of Department - Science & Year 10 D,E,F