Boorowa Central School

Secondary 

Stage 4 Science - Mining and Resources

This term Stage 4 have been studying mining and the regulations and responsibilities mines have before, during and post mining. The students recently completed an activity where they had to "mine" choc chips from a biscuit while trying to conserve the biscuit/environment and not damage the area around the "mine". 

 

Ms Moorby acted as the EPA agent and fined students if they contaminated the surrounding area.  This hampered the students ability to expand their mine and acquire more cookies to mine. 

 

It was a great, engaging activity  and the students gained a lot of knowledge from this unit of work.

 

Mr Corcoran l Head Teacher AMPS

Art Antics

YEAR 7 GALLERY

7/8 Green Art have been looking at "zentangles" this term. Zentangles are line designs based on pattern. 

 

Some of the students are still progressing on their designs in class and are hoping to have them finished for the end of term. 

 

They are creating their designs on paper.  They have painted with watercolours first and also on white paper. Lastly, they will go onto doing designs on black paper with silver pens.

 

YEAR 9/10 VISUAL ARTS

This term 9/10 Visual Arts have been working on ceramic tiles, lino prints and clay containers on the theme of water.

 

The ceramic tiles were painted with acrylic paint then scratched back into (a technique called "sgraffito" in art and the word from which the word graffiti comes from) using a sharp tool to create a design. For the ceramic tiles the class concentrated on representing seashells, and some of the class also used stamping on their tiles.

 

Ms Packwood l Visual Arts Teacher​

The Art of Weaving 

 

During Term 2, Yr 7 and 8 learnt how to weave fabrics using looms. 

 

Mrs Bridge l TAS Teacher

Year 10 Peer Support Training

Monday/Tuesday Wk 9

PEER SUPPORT LEADERS’ TRAINING

DEVELOPING THE SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

 

On Monday and Tuesday of Week 9, all Year 10 students will participate in Peer Support Leader training with Ms Hawkins. The purpose of the Peer Leaders’ Training is to prepare students for their potential role as Peer Support Leaders in 2020.

 

For two days, students will work through a range of experiential activities, take part in discussions and complete activities in their Peer Leader’s Learning Guide.

 

During the training, students will participate in a range of activities focusing on:

  • leadership skills
  • developing connections
  • their role and responsibilities
  • personal strengths and characteristics
  • authentic leadership
  • strategies to lead a group
  • facilitation
  • working with a co leader.

This training is part of the school’s comprehensive plan and commitment to create a safe school. It provides students with the opportunity to develop and practise leadership skills within a supportive environment.

 

Benefits for Peer Leaders include:

  • building positive relationships across the school
  • practising leadership skills
  • increasing confidence in leading a group
  • enhancing sense of self.
  • improving organisation and time management
  • enhancing social and emotional learning
  • developing skills to assist with transition to secondary school

 

What is the Peer Support Program?

The Peer Support Program provides a fun and engaging environment for young people to address social issues. Modules are designed to equip young people with skills to deal proactively with life experiences. The Peer Support Program promotes wellbeing, which encourages positive relationships, connectedness and a sense of responsibility.   

Focus areas include:    • Orientation     •Resilience     • Values     • Anti-bullying

 

How does the Peer Support Program work?

Trained Peer Support Leaders, facilitate structured activities with groups of 8 -10 Year 7 students, supervised by Ms Hawkins. Briefing and debriefing sessions for Peer Leaders, by teachers, take place before and after each session. Sessions are conducted once a week for a term.

 

How can I support my child in their leadership role?

Discuss with your child the activities, asking questions about the concepts and understandings they are developing each week. This helps foster a positive connection between school and home.

 

At the end of the training, Year 10 students will be invited to apply for the position of Peer Support Leader for 2020, to assist and support Year 7 during their transition to High school.

 

For more information about the school’s Peer Support Program at Boorowa Central School, please contact Ms Hawkins.

 

Mrs Hawkins l Deputy Principal