Science News & Environmental Corner

Science News

Year 7 students have been completing the topic of Food Webs at the end of this semester’s unit. As part of this unit students undertook a practical which involved identifying the bones from a sterilised owl pellet. They had fun working out the bones and what animals provided them.

Elizabeth Allan

Head of Science

Environmental Corner

As we are moving towards Christmas I would like to share with you all some Christmas ideas that are environmentally friendly. 

Here are some suggestions for you:

Make your own Christmas cards:

See the link below for some card designs:

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/a3266/christmas-craft-templates/

Pine scented Soy candles:

The link below will outline how to make a Soy candle with different layer. This recipe involves a pine oil scent but you can add your own scent:

sugarandcharm.com/diy-pine-scented-soy-candles

Christmas Shortbread:

You can make your own shortbread as an edible gift for family and friends – see the link below:

taste.com.au/recipes/christmas-shortbread/cc547809-e887-462e-8410-4a0eceb9a3c5

Heirloom Ornaments:

This site has suggestions on how to make ornaments from family photos – see the link below:

https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2018/12/family-photo-heirloom-ornaments.html/

Enjoy making your Christmas gifts

Elizabeth Allan

Head of Science