Secondary
Boorowa Central School Swimmers Shine at Western Area Secondary Swimming Trials
The aquatic prowess of Boorowa Central School's swimming squad was on full display as they made waves at the Western Area Secondary Swimming Trials held in Dubbo on Monday, 11th March. With a team of 16 students, comprising both seasoned competitors and rising talents, Boorowa Central School showcased their strength in both individual and relay events, securing numerous victories and earning coveted berths in the upcoming NSW Combined High Schools (CHS) Swimming Championships.
Led by their teachers and supported by enthusiastic parents, the Boorowa Central swimmers showcased exemplary skills and sportsmanship throughout the day. Among the standout performers were some individual swims by Tamsyn Ritchie, Isabella Piper, IvyTaylor and Emily Ford, who exhibited exceptional talent and determination in their respective events swimming PB’s.
Boorowa Central School's impressive showing culminated in the qualification of five relay teams for the prestigious CHS Swimming Championships scheduled to take place in Sydney during Week 3 of Term 2, from Monday, 13th to Wednesday, 15th May. These relay teams, comprising a mix of age groups and genders, demonstrated remarkable coordination and teamwork, reflecting the school's commitment to excellence in swimming.
The five relay teams that secured their tickets to the CHS Swimming Championships include:
1. **Boorowa Central School #73 Girls 17-19 200 Freestyle Relay Team** - Securing the third position with a commendable time of 2:24.10, this team comprised Tamsyn Ritchie, Mylee Taylor, Ivy Taylor, and Isabella Piper.
2. **Boorowa Central School #74 Boys 17-19 200 Freestyle Relay Team** - Also finishing third, clocking in at 2:09.73, this team showcased the talents of William Kelly, Kyle Pye, Jacob Kennedy, and Ty Moore.
3. **Boorowa Central School #94 Girls 12-19 6x50 Freestyle Relay Team** - Dominating the field, this all-age girls' team claimed victory with a remarkable time of 4:10.65. The squad featured Kirsten Piper, Kayla Apps, Shadae-Crisp-Zager, Ivy Taylor, Mylee Taylor, and Isabella Piper.
4. **Boorowa Central School #95 Boys 12-19 6x50 Freestyle Relay Team** - Securing the second position with a time of 3:57.58, this boys' team displayed outstanding prowess in the pool. The team comprised William Kelly, Hilton Apps, Joshua Jones, Hugo Mayne, Jacob Kennedy, and Ty Moore.
5. **Boorowa Central School #96 Mixed Open 200 Freestyle Relay Team** - Finishing in second place with a time of 2:10.49, this mixed team showcased the school's versatility and depth of talent. The relay comprised Kyle Pye, Isabella Piper, Ivy Taylor, and Ty Moore.
The success of these relay teams reflects the teamwork and collaborative spirit exhibited by the swimmers of Boorowa Central School swimmers, including Tamsyn Ritchie, Isabella Piper, Jacob Kennedy, Ty Moore, Kyle Pye, Mylee Taylor, Kirsten Piper, Shadae-Crisp-Zager, Will Kelly, Joshua Jones, Kayla Apps, Emily Ford, Belinda Lawler, Hugo Mayne, Ivy Taylor, and Hilton Apps. Their achievements highlight the collective effort and commitment of each team member. Additionally, this success would not have been possible without the unwavering support of parents and the guidance of the teaching staff.
As Boorowa Central School prepares to make a splash at the upcoming CHS Swimming Championships, the entire school community rallies behind these swimmers, wishing them the best of luck as they compete on the CHS state stage. With their talent and determination, there's no doubt that they will continue to make their school proud.
Exploring Early Childhood
Students in the Exploring class have been studying nutrition requirements from birth to pre-schoolers. Students have engaged in a series of practical lessons to make and taste some of the healthy alternative foods including sweet potato cous cous and chicken nuggets, broccoli and potato bites and Vegie pikelets. The class are now creating their own healthy cook book to demonstrate their learning about nutritional requirements.
Year 12 Team Building
During their Year Advisor Wellbeing lesson, Year 12 students were tasked with a team-building activity to better their well-being and success when working with others. This task, designed by Mrs Golden had students create a package to protect biscuits during transport. They had limited resources and had to discuss, design, and create packages that would protect the biscuits from being thrown, being compressed under weight, and being submerged in water. After putting these packages through the stresses of transport, students unwrapped their packages to see if their biscuits survived. Both teams succeeded with only very minor damages inflicted on their biscuits with one sustaining a small crack and others becoming damp but not soaked through. Students then reflected on the task, what worked well and what didn't and how they could improve if the task was repeated.
They discussed how team building can establish successful communication with others and foster effective teamwork in the future. Students expressed how these skills are fundamental in the real world and can help towards having a positive mindset when working with others.
Mrs White – Year 12 Advisor
Stage 5 Mathematics
As an introduction to their new topic, Stage 5 students explored the relationships between 3D solids, their dimensions, surface area, and volume. They were tasked with creating an open box of varying dimensions and calculating their surface areas and volumes. Students compared their designs to determine who had the greatest volume and whether there was a relationship between surface area and volume. Some great discussions were had around these designs. Well done Stage 5.
Mrs White – Secondary Mathematics Teacher
