Year 7 News

"English and Maths for Life: A Year 7 Excursion to Remember"

In an educational experience like no other, the Year 7 cohort embarked on an exciting excursion called "English and Maths for Life." This innovative adventure took place at the iconic Arts Centre in Melbourne, where students were given the chance to dive into the worlds of comedy, podcasting, and hip-hop lyric writing. Additionally, they explored a captivating interactive exhibition at ACMI, shedding light on the numerical concepts underpinning moving images, video games, and film.

The Arts Centre buzzed with energy as students made their way to their chosen workshops. Comedy enthusiasts engaged in witty wordplay, learning how humor relies on language and timing, connecting the dots between English and the art of making people laugh. Podcasting aficionados delved into the realm of storytelling, sharpening their communication skills, and discovering that a good podcast is all about engaging with an audience through words.

For those with a lyrical flair, the hip-hop lyric writing workshop offered a unique fusion of mathematics and English. Students realized that crafting lyrics is akin to solving poetic equations, where every word counts, and rhythm is the key variable.

The educational journey continued at ACMI, where the cohort explored an interactive exhibition that demystified the numerical concepts behind moving images, video games, and film. Through hands-on activities, they discovered how mathematics is the silent but essential backbone of the visual media that surrounds us daily. From pixel density to frame rates, the exhibition showcased the intersection of art and science in a visually stunning way.

"English and Maths for Life" proved to be more than just an excursion; it was an opportunity for Year 7 students to connect the dots between their classroom learning and real-world applications. It ignited a newfound appreciation for the beauty of mathematics and the power of language in creative endeavours, leaving students inspired and excited about their educational journey ahead.