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Cows Create Careers @ TCC

To begin our Cows Create Careers program we received two Holstein Friesian heifers from Mr Rodney Lattimore, a local dairy farmer in the Manning Valley. He was able to inform us on how to take care of the calves, careers in the Dairy Industry and his personal opinion of life on a dairy farm. Once the calves arrived we had a team discussion and settled to name them Roberta and Juliet.

 

Soon after, we were required to take part in the “Cows Create Careers Competition”. We had to construct in groups of 3-5 a 3D model, video advertisement, brochure or PowerPoint presentation on a chosen part of the Dairy Industry. Along with our presentation we had to write two letters, one each to Mr Ian Halliday and Mr Rodney Lattimore telling them about our experiences and progress on our Cows Create Careers journey with our two poddy calves.

 

Whilst Roberta and Juliette have been in our care for the past 6 weeks, we have seen a dramatic change in their weight, health and behaviour. When they first arrived into our agriculture program they were very timid and nervous around human contact. After spending quality time with the calves each day they became more playful, relaxed and cheeky.

 

Throughout our experience we received help and information from other dairy farmers and Stephen Brown who is an artificial inseminator from No Bull. Steven Brown attended one of our agriculture lessons where he taught us about artificial insemination which has helped to further our knowledge and interests in herd reproduction.

 

We would like to thank Dairy Australia and Maxcare for providing us with the opportunity to have such a hands on learning opportunity.

Classic Quotes...

from a Kindergarten student :)

'you know it is Mr Reed that is giving kids head lice.'

When asked why he thinks it is Mr Reed he said 'it's suspicious that Mr Reed is always the first to know, he must know because he has got them.'  hahaha

From ISC

Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge

On Tuesday, September 11th, Taree Christian College ran their first Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge for select students in Years 3-12. Mrs Tindall and Mrs Sage ran the day from the Information Services Centre.

Bebras is an international student Computational Thinking Challenge and Bebras Australia is run by CSIRO Education and Outreach through the Digital Careers program. The goal is to promote Computational Thinking to students in a way that highlights student ability beyond Science or Maths skills.

The Challenge

♦ The challenge is made up of 15 questions ranging in difficulty.

♦ Students in Year 3 & 4 have 60 minutes and students in Year 5 – 12 have 45 minutes to complete the challenge

♦ In the first challenge of the year, students who receive full marks are placed on the Honour Roll and will be sent a special certificate.

♦ Students are able to log back in after the challenge has closed, see their results and re-do questions receiving immediate feedback.

 

Teachers selected students from their classes who they felt this challenge would extend them.

We had over 50 students sit the exam, with Jonathan Hill and Drew Sage receiving High Distinctions - congratulations boys!!!

 

 

Coles Design a bag competition

Taree Cristian College are inviting all students to design the next Coles multi use shopping bag. Students have the opportunity to win $5000 for their school, and a $500 Coles gift card for themselves. Seven bags will be selected across Australia.

  • Coles are looking for original bag designs that are bold, creative and desirable.
  • Your bag design should be based on one of the following design themes:
    • Nature and our environment.
    • Delicious, fresh food.
    • "Happiness is ____?"
    • "Where my imagination takes me..."
  • The design style is completely up to students.
  • Designs could include photography, illustrations, graphic designs or drawings.
  • Students can enter as many times as they like however, each design must be an original.

Entries need to be submitted by by midnight on Monday 22nd October 2018, so students will need to hand their complete designs in to Mrs Tindall in the ISC on that day.

Go to https://www.coles.com.au/corporate-responsibility/community/bagdesign for more information, or contact Mrs Tindall at mtindall@tareeccs.nsw.edu.au

Zac Dun (past student giving back to Taree running dance workshop)

Mrs Dono ran into Zac not long ago, he was running workshops for the local dance studios!! 

Zac said to say 'hi' to everyone at TCC and to let us know that he is doing well pursuing his dance career overseas.  Well done Zac!!!