Student News
Environmental Engineering
Students in Environmental Engineering explored how machine learning models, a form of artificial intelligence, could be used to tackle environmental challenges. Josh Davies created and facilitated this project where students chose a theme, then trained their own machine to recognise objects. All the groups ended up with accurate models. Some could even identify the species of tree by looking at just one leaf.
Let's Vote
This fabulous piece of work was created in the subject Let's Vote, where students study voting in Australia at a State, Federal and Local level. The assignment that this work relates to has asked students to look at Helen Haines' draft Bill (on pork barrelling) which is currently in Parliament. Students were asked to come up with what should be in the Bill and how to make it fair.
Journalism
Bindi, Hannah and Remi have worked well together to interview a number of staff around the school. Once again their ability to get the best out of their chosen interviewee has come through.
Mr Seymour
We interviewed Mr. Seymour about how being a teacher at our school was going.
What was your first impression of the school?
“I'm impressed with the renovations, and that after 60 years the school has stood the test of time. It's practical and an easy space to work in”
What classes do you teach?
“Humanities from 7 to 10, I like it and the students are enthusiastic”
What got you into teaching?
“I wanted to help younger people with their growth”
What was your first job?
“I worked for my cousin when I was 13 and 14, as a potatoe picker"
Ms Hungerford
We interviewed Miss Belle (Hungerford) to tell you a bit about our band teacher .
What's your favorite instrument to play?
“Trumpet and flute, trumpet is so easy and light, and flute is just a beautiful instrument to play”
How did you get into music?
“I started playing piano and it planted a seed, after high school I didn't know what to do so I thought music school would be fun”
What songs are you teaching in band?
“The theme song from How To Train Your Dragon and parts of the 1812 Overture”
What would the best first instrument be for a beginner?
" Flute, But it's different for different people”
Miss McCracken
We also interviewed Miss McCracken about being at the school here is what she said.
How do you like it here?
“Teaching here is good”
What classes do you teach?
“I teach English and Business Management”
How do the other teachers treat you?
“The teachers were / are welcoming and nice”
If you could teach any subject, what would it be?
“Extra English, or if I could make my own class, it would be a make your own dream holiday, where we plan a holiday and look at accommodation and what we would do on the holiday”
Food for Life and Cooking for Two
The bake off is ON this week with ANZAC Slice v White Choc Raspberry Muffins. Students are developing their skills in the kitchen under the careful guidance of Ms Farrington, Ms Janson and Gina. Check out the photos for these fantastic examples of baking (and dish washing).
