Geography students exploring the outdoors …

During the month of May, Geography students ventured beyond the four walls of the classroom, bringing to life the curriculum they study in class.

The Year 7 Geography classes enthusiastically spent a morning exploring, conducting field sketches, and testing the water quality of the three retarding basins on the LMC property. Their focus was to understand of how is utilized around the campus and to use the water testing data they collected to assess the health of each retarding basin.

This field investigation was really fun and interesting because we were able to explore different samples of water while we were outside surrounded by nature, it was a great way to make lessons more interactive while still getting work done.

(Year 7 Student)

Year 10 Geography students enjoyed a sunny day exploring, field sketching and gathering data on coastal processes and management within the Port Phillip Bay region. They visited three specific sites: Sandringham Harbour, Hampton Beach and Black Rock Beach. Their primary focus was to determine how humans can use our beautiful coastlines for recreational purposes while ensuring sustainable management practices to preserve them for future generations.

The geography excursion to Port Phillip Bay was an enjoyable experience. It was wonderful to see the things that we were learning about in real life.

Zara Zeeman (10.1)

Our Year 11 Geography students spent a day braving the cold in the Yarra Valley to study the impact of flooding in our community. They focused on understanding the causes, consequences, and trends of flood events. Students analysed the landscape, monitored water levels, and identified vulnerable locations, which served as the foundation for their Fieldwork Report SAC.

This fieldwork was critical in gathering correct data, allowing us to reach evidence-based conclusions about flood dynamics in our region. The insights gathered not only improved our understanding, but also helped us make recommendations for efficient flood management techniques. Finally, this study highlighted the value of fieldwork in creating detailed and credible reports, which contribute to improved flood management and recovery. Hannah Waite (11.15)