Science
As we head into the middle of Term 3, we have seen a huge amount of learning packed around various school events. Next week (15th-19th August), our school will be celebrating National Science Week with activities throughout the week. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in a number of activities, which can be seen below.
As we head towards the end of term, we will see students begin to start working on assessment across various grades. Year 7 and 8 students will be working on their Physics experiments, creating balloon-powered cars, and Rube Goldberg machines.
The Year 9 students will be conducting their Chemistry experiments to design and create cold packs. Year 10 core students are currently completing their rates of reaction experimental investigation for the term.
Our Year 10 Science Foundation students are investigating DNA, and have their exam at the end of the term. The Year 10 extension Chemistry class is balancing chemical equations and investigating reaction types and will be starting their investigations in the coming weeks.
Our extension Psychology class is busy delving into how the brain works and will also be starting their investigations in the coming weeks.
All assessment information can be found within Daymap and it is important to remind students that all assessments should be uploaded to Daymap as well. If, for any reason, your student needs to apply for an extension, this should be done online, and more information can be found in their student diary or on the College SharePoint page.
Across the grades we are seeing many classes engaged in practical activities and it is an important reminder that students must comply with the College’s uniform to be allowed to engage in these lessons as a matter of safety. Please ensure your student has the appropriate leather footwear available and their hair tied up.
If you ever have any questions around what is happening within your child’s Science class, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Tim Barclay
Acting Head of Department - Science