Parent & Student Matters
- Kokoda Track Expedition 2024 Information Night
- Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Stage, Snaps and Stories
- History
- Science
- Maths Drop-In
Kokoda Track Expedition 2024 – Information night
The Kokoda Track Expedition is once again upon us. We are at the point of taking expressions of interest for participation in our 2024 Expedition and anticipate training to begin later in the year. The dates for the Expedition are:
Monday 1 July – Thursday 11 July 2024
The expedition is open to all students who will be in Year 9 to Year 11 in 2024 and their families.
In the past we have had fathers and sons, mothers and sons, uncles and brothers and sons, sisters and brothers and fathers, old boys and fathers - you get the idea.
An information night will be held on Tuesday 22 August in the College Gym starting at 6:00 pm and will go for approximately 1 hour.
Parking will be available on the College grounds.
Date: 22 August 2023
Time: 6.00 – 7.00 pm
Location: College Gym (Chatswood Campus)
Expedition dates: Monday 1 July – Thursday 11 July 2024
Mr Paul de Silva - Outdoor Education Coordinator
Splinters, Splashes, Sounds, Stage, Snaps and Stories
The annual exhibition from our talented Year 12 students will be held during Week 6 at our Chatswood campus on Thursday 24 August from 6:00 pm - 8:00pm.
Major works from the following subjects will be presented: Drama, Design and Technology, History Extension, Music 1, Music 2, Industrial Technology, Photography, Video and Digital Imaging and Visual Arts.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
History
Stage 5 History Excursion
The six classes who have been studying History in Years 9 and 10 had the tremendously powerful experience of visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum in the past week. The Understanding Holocaust Program that was undertaken includes a tour, by a volunteer guide, of the extensive exhibitions at the museum and a presentation about the Holocaust period from a Museum Educator. Most significantly, the students listened to the story of a Holocaust survivor who shared the tale of their family and friends in a meaningful manner. Both year groups are to be commended for their questions and answers during all three sessions of the excursion. This ties in very well with their study this term and their next assessment task about the value of survivor testimonies. More than just a coverage of this momentous time in world history, the excursion provides valuable life lessons that those at the Museum wish to impart.
Mr Pat Rodgers - History/Legal Studies Coordinator
Science
The Science Experience is a nationwide STEM outreach program for students in Year 9 and 10.
Each program is designed to provide students who have an interest in science with an opportunity to engage in a wide range of fascinating science activities under the guidance of scientists who love their work.
There are three upcoming programs in NSW:
Macquarie University: 4-6 October 2023
Meet passionate scientists and get hands-on with science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
University of Technology, Sydney: 26-28 September 2023
Various hands-on and fun science, maths and technology activities.
University of New England: 16-18 January 2024 (for students in Year 10 and 11 in 2024)
You will immerse yourself in a world of science, see their science facilities, learn from leading scientists and participate in various workshops. (Students will be able to stay in one of UNE's colleges on campus - accommodation and meals are an additional cost.)
The cost for the programs are as follows:
1 day program: $72.00
2 day program: $150.00
3 day program: $210.00
There may be an opportunity to receive Rotary sponsorship towards the cost of these programs.
For more information please visit www.scienceexperience.com.au
Phone: 03 9756 7534.
Mrs Joanne Schuster - Science Coordinator
Maths Drop-In
MATHS DROP-IN YEARS 7 - 12
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY MORNINGS 7:40 am - 8:30 am
Maths Drop-In continues each Tuesday and Thursday morning 7:40 am – 8:30 am in C1.
These sessions are open to all students from Years 7-12 and are an ideal way to receive extra help, to do additional study or to complete homework. It is a great way to study with a friend and get ahead. Just simply turn up with your Maths books. Come along and be a part of the team in C1.
MATHS DROP-IN AND HOMEWORK HELP FOR YEARS 5 - 6
FRIDAYS 8:00 am – 8:40 am
Drop-in to 5 Gold for help with difficult mathematics concepts or general homework. This is an ideal place where students can come and feel comfortable to ask questions. Students are encouraged to bring along specific queries, tasks, assessments, homework, general revision and problems to work on, with Mrs Fileman on hand, ready to help.
Mrs Amanda Fileman - Mathematics Teacher