Humanities and Social Sciences

ATGEO Investigating Perth Fieldwork

On Friday 16th August, the Year 12 Geography students participated in fieldwork exploring the Transit Orientated Development (TOD) in Subiaco, the CBD and the Inner Mixed Zone (IMZ) of Northbridge. Students met with Senior Lecturer at the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Murdoch University, Allan Johnstone, in Subiaco to discuss the use of “20 minute” neighbourhoods, where people live and work in areas with short walking commutes and endless possibility of sustainable living. In Perth City, students assessed the design, functions and usability of St George’s Terrace and Hay Street. Walking through Yagan Square to see the connection between the zones, students made their way to Lake Street to assess urban changes in the IMZ, with different functions compared to the CBD. The weather held out for the day, allowing us to explore with the quote of the day being “don’t forget to look up” as we marvelled at architecture, design and innovation. Thank you to Mr Godfrey and Mr McGoorty for driving the bus to and from Victoria Park Station.

GAWA ’s The Young Geographer of the Year Competition

The Geographical Association of Western Australia’s Young Geographer of the Year competition’s theme for 2024 was “Creating a Liveable Future” and allowed students to explore the challenges we face around the liveability of the places we call home. Congratulations to Saanvi Culloram (Year 7) for her poster on water sustainability impacting in liveability “Every Drop Counts” achieving a Certificate of Participation. A great effort!

Miss D Pisconeri

(Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher (Geography))