Around Our School
Chemistry Titration Competition
This years titration competition involved four teams from Frankston High School competing against 322 teams from all over Victoria, in an Acid Base Titration. Teams had to then calculate unknown concentration of Sodium Hydroxide and Ethanoic Acid. Teams were ranked on how accurate and precise their titrations and calculations were. Our 4 teams results were:
Ms Kate Adriaans
Chemistry Teacher
The Titration competition was very enjoyable. We were able to learn about the precision and accuracy required when participating in titrations, and solidify our knowledge of acid-base reactions and chemical processes that are used in the chemical industry. The competition element of the competition inspired us to work effectively and efficiently as a team. Being able to work with people from other classes was the highlight of the competition! We hope that we will be able to take all the skills that we have learnt during our training sessions, and the competition and apply them to whatever paths we take next year.
Diana Metsatunyan and Sara Arshid (Year 12) Chemistry Titration Competitors
SLC & International Students Get-Together
On 17 August, the SLC and International Students gathered on the senior campus for a meeting full of activities and fun to get to know each other. The event was a great success, the students were able to bring both international and SLC students together to break the gap between students and create new friendships. Students when welcomed at the door were given name tags and then a number for a group; this number was for the students when they participated in a group quiz competition that tested them on the knowledge of both Australian and International facts on fun topics that happened later in the session!
A warm welcome was made by two of the members of the International team and we were lucky enough to have the first youth mayor of Frankston who graduated from Frankston High School last year, Gerard Felipe, who joined in with the activities and announced an exciting competition created by the Frankston Council. There was popular International music playing in the background whilst students ate and got to know each other more by playing name bingo which consisted of students needing to find someone who fitted each category as a warm up before they split into their groups for the quiz. The vibe throughout the whole lunchtime session was great and there was lots of positive feedback from students about the games, food and music.
The SLC international team are currently planning for another get together for Term 4 and hopes to continue to break the barrier between the local and international students at Frankston High School. They want to have more interaction and friendships build between the students, we can’t wait for the wonderful opportunities that the rest of the year has planned for us!
Nissi Cai (Year 9) SLC International Team
Netball
Wishing the best of luck to our two teams of Years 7 and 8 Netballers the Redbacks and the Whitetails. Both have been representing Frankston High School all year in the Friday after school competition at Jubilee Park.
The Whitetails were moved up into the senior division with the Redbacks after a fantastic Term 2, and hopefully both teams will now be playing finals next week. The girls train unfailingly on Wednesday lunchtimes and have played exceptional netball all year. Thank you to all the supportive parents, especially Lil Shinkfield and Julie Coyle for managing the teams. Congratulations, girls, on all your hard work, your great spirit and on your excellent season so far. Have a great finals series. (Photos Alex Fox, Aurelie Fauvore)
Mr Chris Sutcliffe