Science News 

Cape Paterson Field Trip

Students studying Year 11 Biology underwent an ecological field study at Cape Paterson to investigate factors that affect the survival of organisms living on the rock platform. Students used transect lines and quadrats to measure abundance and biodiversity in different zones to answer their scientific questions.

On the same day, students studying Year 9 Marine Biology explored the rock pools and had the opportunity to test their snorkeling skills in the shallow rocky reef habitats of Cape Paterson. It was a fun day had by all!

2021 Schools For Student Leadership.

Congratulations to the six Year 9 students who have been selected to attend the School for Student leadership in Term 3 this year. Kasey Svenson, Ruby Wolstenholme, Meagan Webster, Miller Stephens, Derek Brewer and Billy Johnson will represent Maffra SC at the Alpine School campus and will be involved in a variety of activities that focus on leadership, team building, personal development and outdoor expeditions.

We wish these students the very best as they embark on this new and exciting experience, and hope that it helps them develop into active, confident community members in the future. 

Maffra Rotary Club Scholarship - Tim Elliot

Congratulations to Tim Elliot who was the guest speaker at Maffra Rotary on Thursday 18th March.

Tim received the 2020 Maffra rotary club scholarship and he was also accepted to take part in the 2021 National Youth Science Forum, sponsored by Maffra Rotary. The NYSF, or National Youth Science Forum, is a program in which 400 Year 12 students from around Australia are selected to attend a 2-week program filled with lectures, experiments and tours of several of the country’s best science facilities. 

Tim spoke about his appreciation for the Maffra Rotary Club and was very thankful for the opportunities he has been given as a recipient of the Rotary scholarship and with his NYSF sponsorship.