Teaching & Learning News
Music
Congratulations to our Yr 12 music students Eva Mundy, Claire Halpin & Anita Cochrane who completed their practical HSC exam on 18 September! A big thank you to their wonderful teacher Mr Ben Ryan.
Science
Take a look at these amazing Cell Models produced by Ms Parker's Year 7 Science class. This is one assessment task she can't wait to mark! Well done everyone!
Technology Wood
Mr Sproule's Year 7 Technology Wood students working on their pencil boxes in their practical lesson.
Tafe Start Your Future
Start your future Construction projects getting their finishing touches at Tafe NSW Tenterfield campus.
English
Year 7 English is well underway with their assessment tasks for their unit on the play Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Students are working in groups to create a beast, its egg, and its habitat and a presentation to present to the class in Week 10. As well as being marked on what they present, students will be marked on how they work together with their group, and their differing abilities and skill sets. Mrs Little and Mr Ryan are very excited to see what they create.
Japanese
Ms Phillips Year 7 Japanese students practicing their Hiragana writing.
Multicategorical
Our MC students continue to do great things at the Tenterfield Railway Station Museum! Each Wednesday they were hard at work, this term planting a new garden bed to be enjoyed by visitors.
Well done everyone.
Australian Mathematics Competition
The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) was the first competition of its kind in Australia and is now one of the largest of its type in the world. It has been held annually since 1978. More than 30 countries participate each year. There is an emphasis on problem solving, a valuable life skill, and the questions are designed to be engaging for the student.
This year, 15 students participated in the competition which was split across 3 divisions: junior, intermediate, and senior. Our students have achieved extremely pleasing results which included 1 distinction, 2 credits, 7 proficiencies and 5 participations. The students will be receiving a detailed reports in the coming weeks.
Our distinction winner is Ethan Kelly, his name will be added to the shield that lists our school’s highest achievers from 1982. Kevin Ibbett and Amelia Aquilini (absent at award presentation) achieved credit awards. Congratulations to all students who participated in this highly prestigious competition. We look forward to having even more students participate in the AMC next year.
VET Construction
Kirah, a senior student at Tenterfield High School, is one of many students reaping the benefits of Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. She is currently studying for the CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways and the CPC20120 Statement of Attainment towards Certificate II in Construction. Kirah has always preferred hands-on learning and found herself drawn to woodwork. "I’ve always taken an interest in woodwork and realised I wasn’t too bad at it," she explains.
For Kirah, the practical nature of VET courses is what sets them apart. "This course prepares you for real-life work, teaching skills that can be applied to a future in trades," she says. "It’s a great opportunity for students like me who prefer applying knowledge in real situations, rather than being graded on memory."
Her work placement experience gave her valuable insight into the construction industry, working on various tasks such as setting up fencing, digging footings, and framing at different job sites. "It was eye-opening to see how different trades work together toward a common goal," she adds.
Kirah plans to use her VET qualification to pursue an apprenticeship in the trades industry and encourages other students to consider VET. "I’d tell them to go for it. It’s a great way to learn new skills and get a head start on a potential career."
Keiron Sproule, Kirah’s VET Construction teacher, shares her enthusiasm for VET courses. With a background in the building trade and experience as a TAFE teacher, Mr Sproule believes in the value of connecting students directly to industry through practical, competency-based learning. "VET courses give students real-world experience, not just theory," he says. "Many of my former students are now working as builders in the local area." Mr Sproule also highlights the broader importance of VET courses for students and the economy. "Not every student needs to go to university and take on a large debt. Trades offer a clear career path, good wages, and job security, which are vital to our economy," he notes.
VET courses are becoming an increasingly popular choice for students seeking practical skills and employment opportunities straight out of school. For students like Kirah, VET is more than just a course, it’s the foundation of a promising career.
Visual Arts
Mr Caisely's Year 9/10 Visual Arts students are doing really amazing work! The attached are examples of their Drawing unit, students were asked to complete using a variety of materials and different subject matter.
STEM
9/10 STEM using the new surveying gear outside. Students are learning the skills and tools required to survey land and surrounding environment.
