Class
Exams
It's a busy time in the Class area with examinations for the next two weeks.
In Week 4, ATAR students begin their Semester 1 examinations with Ag Science on Wednesday 13 May and Agribusiness on Friday 15 May. In Week 5 they will sit English on Monday 18 May and finish with Mathematics on Tuesday 19 May.
All Year 12 General pathway students will sit their ESTs. These begin on Thursday 14 May with English, followed by Phys Ed and Math on Wednesday 20 May and Plant and Animal on Thursday 21 May.
We wish all students sitting examinations the very best of luck and encourage them to attend prep for additional revision and support (there is at least one member of the Class team available at every evening prep).
Uni visit
On Wednesday of Week 3, the Class area hosted the annual 'Uni visit'. Representatives from the major WA universities attended as well as those from Lumen, who offer study support hubs and information for students studying in regional areas.
Students had the opportunity to ask questions to individual universities and were given information regarding pathways to applying for university courses and applying for grants.
Murdoch University - Open Day information
You are invited to their OPEN DAY – Saturday 23 May
Northam Parent, Student and Supporters Information Sessions – Monday 25 May
Year 9-10 and Year 11-12 Parent Information Evening – Wednesday 3 June 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Join them at their free Parent & Supporters Information Evening where they'll cover:
Course options
Understanding ATAR
Application processes
Fees and scholarships
and much more!
Registrations are essential and can be made by selecting a session via the links below:
Fever Cup Netball
Wednesday of Week 3, approximately 50 students attended the Fever Cup netball competition in Northam. Thanks to all the staff that attended and coached. It was a great day for all. Congratulations to the girls' team who won the Grand Final.
Finally, we wish all of the Year 11 students a fantastic time on the Northwest Tour.
Ms Wells
Head of Curriculum
Happenings from Ms Jury's classes
This term the 12 ATAR students have started their Sheep feed Trial by separating 15 wethers into three groups and feedlotting them on three separate feed rations, to compare weight gain, and eye muscle and fat depth increase. The students currently have one more week to gather results from the trial, before interpreting the data to determine whether, oaten hay, a grain and oaten hay mix or easy one pellets will achieve the optimum results.
The year 11 Animal students have been busy learning about the different types of diseases, how they can spread between humans and animals (zoonotic diseases) and the impact they can have on agriculture and the community. The students have investigated many animal diseases and outbreaks such as mad cow disease, foot and mouth disease, TB and bird flu.