STEAM Matters - Science

SuperHack – MGSC winners

Over the first weekend in December a team of five MGSC students (Casey, Ayannah, Keina, Angi and Katie) were involved in the 'SuperHack' competition. This is a competition designed to teach young girls the core concepts behind engineering. Guided by two mentors, (electrical engineers from Melbourne University) the students needed to learn how to use coding software to solve real world engineering challenges. With their coding skills they then created a professional pitch to ‘sell’ their product designed around sustainable water use in agriculture. Competing against 14 other schools from across Victoria they came home in first place. Some of their prizes included a 3-D printer, an IBM tour and $1,000 to fund engineering development at the school.

This competition was run by The Melbourne University Electrical Engineering Club, Robogals and The Melbourne University Computing & Information Systems Students Association.

Thank you Suzanne Thornley 

As the year draws to a close I’d like to acknowledge the work our lab technician does for the Science students and staff at MGSC. Suzanne Thornley has been at MGSC for the past ten years working to ensure our labs run safely and smoothly. Working behind the scenes she prepares all of our lab requirements and quite often assists during the lessons; especially with VCE classes and dissections. Feeding the lizard, fish, stick insects and caring for our terrariums are just a few other jobs to add to her busy day. We’d like to thank Suzanne for everything she does to make our Science happen!

Louise Rieniets 

Science Domain Leader