MATHS/SCIENCE EXCURSION

HIDDEN FIGURES SCREENING

7th MARCH 2017

Hidden Figures: The Untold Story of the African American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race

2016

‧ Drama film/History/Maths/Science ‧ 2h 7m

The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson - brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big. 

Late last year our school was registered and allocated 15 tickets (14 student and 1 teacher) for the ‘Hidden Figures’ screening - Tues 7 March 2017 – Kino Theatre, Lygon St. Carlton, VIC organised through the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute  www.amsi.org.au.

This event is geared towards YearS 10-12 girls only who have aspirations/a serious interest in Maths/Science. AS an invitation only event, the Year 10-12 students who fit the criteria have already been notified. We await their feedback in next month’s Cheltonian.

Mrs Stefanie Maniatis

2017 Maths Teacher & Maths Competitions Coordinator