HSIE Faculty

Term 3 Assessments

Year 7:  LiveabilityLetter to the Mayor due week 8

Year 8:  Signficance of Joan of Arc Essay due week 8

Year 9:  Coastal Erosion Essay due week 9

Year 10:   Rights & Freedoms Extended ResponseDue week 7

Year 11: Prelimary Examinations in Weeks 9 & 10

Year 12: Trial Examination in Weeks 5 & 6 

Year 7 

Water in the World: Building Tippy Taps

As part of their Term 2 Geography unit, students in 7A explored the importance of water and hygiene around the world. Working together in small groups, they built their own functioning tippy taps - a simple handwashing device used in areas without running water. This hands-on activity encouraged teamwork, creativity, and a deeper understanding of global water challenges.

Liveability: Digital Liveable Cities 

For those unable to use Minecraft, an alternative platform was provided where students followed prompts to create sustainable cities, reinforcing the link between liveability and sustainability. Each city was scored for sustainability, with Benny notably creating the least sustainable city, scoring -50! A creative and memorable outcome that sparked great class discussions! Well done to all students for their innovative designs and thoughtful approaches.

Year 7 students have been exploring the concept of liveability and what makes cities great places to live. Using their knowledge, they designed their own liveable cities in Minecraft, applying key ideas about urban planning, sustinability and access to goods and services. 

Year 8

Ancient China: Creating Terracotta Warriors

As Year 8 rounded out their learning of Ancient China students in 8Y  Year 8 students explored the fascinating story of China’s first emperor Qin Shi Huang and his legendary army of terracotta warriors. As a creative finale, each student sculpted their own warrior out of playdough, bringing history to life through hands-on learning. This activity inspired students to think about ancient art and craftsmanship, while allowing them to express their creativity and understanding of the topic.

Medieval Europe: Feudalism

Students in 8R have been well and truly kicked off their study of Medieval Europe. As part of their learning, they participated in a hands-on simulation that demonstrated how the feudal system operated and the roles played by different groups in Medieval society. 

Each student was granted a fief (a plot of land) consisting of 10 M&Ms by the Queen. In return; however, they were required to pay taxes to their overlords. By the end of the simulation, many students were surprised by how much of their fief they had to surrender in taxes, while the Queen was delighted with the substantial tribute collected from her subjects.

Year 9

Environmental Management and Change: The Four Functions of the Environment

Year 9 students recently demonstrated their understanding of the four key functions of the environment by designing informative and creative posters. After completing their designs, students presented their work to the class, developing their skills in public speaking and effective communication. The class then voted to select a winning poster based on both content and presentation. This engaging activity helped students consolidate their knowledge while gaining confidence in presenting ideas clearly and confidently.

Year 10  

Rights and Freedoms

Year 10 students are currently studying Rights and Freedoms, examining the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the evolution of rights in both the United States and Australia. A special focus has been placed on policies impacting Indigenous Australians. To bring these important topics to life, we are honoured to welcome Aunty Dawn, a respected community and school staff member, who will share her personal experiences as a member of the Stolen Generation in Week 5. This opportunity will provide students with a powerful, real-world perspective on the challenges and resilience of Indigenous Australians.