7-12 News

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 7 STUDENTS

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine update 

From 6 February 2023, the dosing schedule for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil®9, has changed from two doses to a single dose for most people.

The schedule has not changed for immunocompromised people, who may still need three doses of HPV vaccine. 

The change is based on advice that a single dose of HPV vaccine provides about the same protection as two doses. You can find out more information at the Better Health Channel here.

What do you need to do?

Your council immunisation service will seek your consent for vaccinations given at school as usual.

If you have already given consent for your child’s HPV vaccination, and agree to your child having a single dose of Gardasil®9 vaccine instead of the previous two doses, you do not need to take any further action.  

If you would like to discuss the change, or clarify any information contained in this message please contact your local council before your child’s vaccination session. 

Hobsons Bay City Council Immunisation Service

Email:                   immunisation@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Phone:                 1300 179 944

Year 8 Science

Year 8 students have been learning to use microscopes and look at specimens that are not able to be distinguished with the naked eye. 

Year 9 Science

Year 9 students are currently studying an Ecosystems unit. The students in these pictures are observing and measuring different  environments in which yeast grows.

Year 9 students have been learning population dynamics and diversity. Students went on a field study trip in the school yard and used transects to examine the diversity of plants in an area of the school.

Year 10 Chemistry

Year 10 Chemistry students have been learning about radioactive decay and simulated the exponential decay using M & M's to gain an understanding of half–life.

The Year 10 Chemistry students are currently studying about the difference groups in the periodic table.

Students have been experimenting with metals from different groups and observing the reactivity of different metals from different groups with hydrochloric acid. They found Magnesium to be especially reactive.

Year 12 Methods

The year 12 Methods students have been working very hard with Henry and Riley being our inaugural students of the week. Well done.