KLA News 

H.S.I.E

Mrs Cherie Stoessel

Students in Year 8 HSIE experienced feudalism through a simulation game/role play in which they were randomly allocated social positions in European mediaeval society : Monarchs, Lords and Barons, Knights or Serfs.  They then had to exchange oaths of loyalty in exchange for food and protection.  Students came to appreciate the inequalities in relationships that existed in feudal Europe and how unfair it was that no matter if they were King or Serf they could not change their position in society.

Mathematics

Mr Mark Harris

Learning in the Mathematics KLA has been progressing well this term. Great work has been done by a lot of students.

Some really challenging problems have been attempted and solved.

We are seeing some really excellent Mathematicians evolve under the expert tutelage of our Mathematics teaching staff.

Year 12 are approaching the Trial HSC examination period and have been working hard at completing the Stage 6 courses as well as revising for the upcoming exams. We wish them all the best in the upcoming exams.

I would like to thank Mr McLeish for taking on the role of Acting Mathematics Leader of Learning over the next 4 weeks while I am on leave.

Please contact Mr McLeish if you need to: pmcleish@arm.catholic.edu.au

I leave you with some action shots from Mr McLeish's Year 8 Maths data with smarties lesson today.

PDHPE

Sun Safety Reminder

 All students need an O’Connor hat or cap for all Practical PDHPE and elective classes. This is part of the O’Connor School uniform. Please ensure your son or daughter wears the College hat to protect their skin whilst outdoors, this is also applicable in the playground during break times. Please ensure your child has a hat or contact the front office or uniform shop if you wish to make a purchase. 

Caps are $15

Hats are $25

SMALL PRICE TO PAY: $25 can keep your skin young and your image stylish. 

Strong Girls

Last week Mrs Biddle and Ms Clydsdale started a girls weights training group. Girls from Year 7, 8 and 9 are invited to come along to sessions each Wednesday and Friday in Break B at the weights shed. We had a fantastic turn out last week and are so pumped to see the girls joining in and having fun!

We encourage girls to come along, enjoy each other's company and challenge themselves in a fun and supportive environment.

PDHPE Department Electives Information

Year 8 into 9 Subject Selections

Students are able to elect the following subjects for Yr 8 & 9:

PASS 

Child Studies 

Yr 10 into 11 Subject Selections

Students are able to elect the following subjects for Yr 11 & 12:

PDHPE - Personal Development, Health & Physical Education 

CAFS - Community and Family Studies 

EEC - Exploring Early Childhood 

SLR - Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation 

TAS

Mr Jon Hawthorne

Construction

Year 12 Construction have been busy practicing their brick laying skills. Mr Kelly captured these images to share their skills with you.  Thanks go to Steve Langford for coming and spending time with our Year 12 students to show them the ropes as well as Mr Healy for organising the day.

Food Technology

Mrs Healey's Year 8 Food Tech class were making 'Yum Bowls' on Thursday this week. The bowls are a healthy and colourful selection of raw foods ideal to snack on.

The finished product

Wood Tech

Moving wood toys are one of our student's favourite tasks they complete in Wood Tech in Year 8.  The variety of ideas and designs always proves to to be amazing. Well done Year 8 - great collaboration.