SCIENCE / AGRICULTURE
NEWS
Curious Minds – Girls in STEM
Year 8 student Sophia has enjoying an incredible week in Canberra at Curious Minds – Girls in STEM. She’s taking part in hands-on activities, workshops and STEM challenges alongside like-minded students from across the country.
A fantastic opportunity for young women to explore and grow in STEM fields — well done, Sophia!
Year 7 - Unearthing the Past through Geology
Year 7 students have embarked on an exciting journey through the rock cycle and fossil formation. They have examined real fossils, gaining a tangible connection to Earth's ancient history. To deepen their understanding, they got creative by making their own salt dough fossils using natural materials like shells, leaves, and flowers. This hands-on activity not only brought the process of fossilisation to life but also sparked their imagination about the creatures and plants that once roamed our planet.
Year 8 - Inside the Human Heart
Year 8 students have been diving into the wonders of human biology, focusing on how our bodies function. A recent highlight was a heart dissection, kindly made possible by the generous donation of hearts from Bindaree Beef. This provided a unique opportunity to explore the intricate structure of the heart firsthand. Seeing the four chambers up close and tracing the path of blood flow gave students a deeper appreciation of this vital organ and the mechanisms that keep us alive and thriving.
Year 9 - Investigating Health and Disease
In Year 9, the focus has shifted to Health and Disease. Students have been examining the various agents that cause diseases and have engaged in thought-provoking case studies covering both infectious and non-infectious illnesses. This unit has helped them connect scientific concepts with real-world health issues, fostering a greater awareness of how diseases affect individuals and communities.
Year 10 - Lighting Up Learning with Electricity
Our Year 10 students have charged into a new topic on electricity, combining theory with practical experience. They have been enthusiastically building series and parallel circuits, experimenting with how electrical components connect and work together. This hands-on approach has illuminated their understanding of electricity and its applications in everyday life.
Northern Schools Steer Competition – Walcha 2025
On 26th and 27th November, 12 of our students took part in the Northern Schools Steer Competition in Walcha. For many, it was their first time in the cattle-showing arena, and they represented Inverell High School with pride.
Wednesday saw our team compete in the junior parading. While we didn’t come away with major wins, we certainly didn’t leave empty handed. In Stage 4, Seth P placed 4th, and in Stage 5, Lachlan S also secured a 4th place finish. Ella M earned a Highly Commended in her heat — fantastic achievements for all three students.
Students then enjoyed a series of educational sessions led by veterinarians, stock and station agents, and industry experts. They even had the chance to try their hand at meat judging and junior judging. Junior judging was unfortunately cancelled thanks to a monumental storm that briefly turned the campgrounds into a water park — though we were lucky to get all our gear onto the bus in time. The same can’t quite be said for Mr Tann, who ended up a little damp during the rescue mission.
On Thursday, our three steers and one heifer were judged on the hoof. While competition in the ring was tough, the judge made several positive comments about the quality of our stock.
We now eagerly await the hook results.
A huge shoutout to Miss Willcocks for organising the trip and supporting our students throughout the competition.
