Hub Happenings
Project 1 Ancient Artefacts Exhibition
At our school, we strongly believe in fostering a well-rounded education that embraces cultural diversity, artistic expression, and critical thinking. This term, our students will have the wonderful opportunity to explore the vast landscape of Asian and world cinema, immersing themselves in a rich tapestry of stories, cultures, and perspectives.
The HSIE curriculum's in-depth study of Asian and world cinema allows our students to engage deeply with films originating from diverse regions, such as Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. By examining films from different cultures, students will gain valuable insights into the social, historical, and cultural contexts that shape these captivating narratives.
Year 7 students worked studiously over the course of last 8 weeks and dove into all things cinema, by deconstructing the authenticity of the film “Kung Fu Panda” and investigating if ancient China’s representations are accurate. To represent what they had learnt throughout, the students made a variety of their own historical sources; an image depicting a social class in ancient China, constructed a piece of armour or weaponry found on the Terracotta warriors and written their own prophecies on parchment based on Confucianism.
Students opted in for what artefacts were to be a part of our Year 7 ancient China exhibition. It was so positive to be able to showcase all their hard work to our families and school community. As you can see by the level of detail, the students worked particularly hard- and it certainly paid off.
Congratulations Year 7- your core hub teachers are proud of you.
Year 7 Geography Project Launch
Year 7 students at Kurri Kurri High School are embarking on an exciting journey as they delve into the realm of geography. With enthusiastic teachers leading the way, these young learners are not only gaining theoretical knowledge but also immersing themselves in hands-on activities that bring the subject to life.
One of the fascinating aspects of their geography curriculum is field sketching. Armed with sketchbooks and pencils, the students venture into the school grounds and surrounding areas to observe and capture the beauty of their environment.
Beyond sketching, these curious minds are also exploring weather patterns and measurements. Equipped with thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges, they eagerly gather data to better understand the ever-changing weather conditions. They measure wind speed, record rainfall, and note temperature fluctuations throughout the day.
As the year progresses, these young geographers are not just memorising facts and figures but actively engaging with the world around them. They see geography as more than just a subject in the classroom; it becomes a lens through which they view and understand their surroundings. Whether they're sketching a picturesque sunset or eagerly measuring the rainfall after a storm, these Year 7 students at Kurri Kurri High School are immersing themselves in the wonders of geography and gaining a lifelong appreciation for the world we inhabit.
This term, students of Year 7 launched into answering their new essential question: “What can data communicate about the living world.” This project focuses on all things living, kicking off with students experiencing some organs first hand. A pluck includes a functioning trachea and lung system, while also including the liver and heart. Students were able to inflate the lungs themselves giving them some first-hand experience into how their bodies work. We also measured their resting and working heart rate to produce a graph to display the data. Students will be using these skills to undertake their next mini outcome which will involve them planning and conducting their own experiment about the growth of plants.