Excursions

Year 12 Biology Excursion

Students attended Casey Tech School and were provided the opportunity to transform bacteria. Green fluorescent protein (GFP) from bioluminescent jellyfish had been supplied to us by their industry partner, Southern Biological. Students worked in teams to transform E. coli bacteria under different conditions, creating their very own transgenic bacteria that fluoresce under UV light.

Humanities

Year 9 Australian History students went on a guided tour of Melbourne by the education team at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Students learnt about how Naarm (Melbourne) has changed over time and about the significance of the Birrarung Wilam to the local Kulin peoples. Students also visited the Old Treasury Building where they connected the story of early Melbourne, the growth of democracy, and life in the city to their current studies.