Science News
Kristen Raine
What’s happening in our Science labs?
Students are back in the Science labs learning about scientific concepts and progressing with the science skills.
In Year 7, students are learning about the many ways that science and technology are used to solve problems and answer questions. They are constructing catapults, developing coding skills Mindstorm lego, and learning about how to conduct themselves safely in a science laboratory. Hopefully, all Year 7 students will be successful in achieving their Bunsen Burner licence this term!
In Year 8, students are starting the year studying chemical science and learning about the differences between physical and chemical change.
Year 9 students are developing their science skills and designing their own scientific inquiry to investigate how effective sunscreen is. In Year 10 General Science, students are learning about inertia and how this concept can be applied to car crashes and, in Year 10 Physical Science, students are designing electrical circuits.
John Monash Science School Regional Exchange Program
Applications are now open for Year 10 students to apply for the John Monash Science School Regional Exchange Program. Through the Regional Science Exchange, Year 10 students from rural and regional Victoria experience teaching and learning at John Monash Science School (JMSS) – Victoria’s first specialist secondary school with an explicit focus on science, mathematics and associated technologies.
Students participating in the exchange will travel to Melbourne, and be provided with home stay accommodation for three weeks, during which time they will participate in regular Year 10 curriculum at John Monash Science School. In addition to regular studies, students will experience the unique learning environment offered by JMSS and benefit from working with a large group of keen scientifically – minded student. They will also have the opportunity to participate in specialised emerging science electives, fields trips and extra-curricular activities.
Due to government funding, the program is now FREE. Students will only need to organise transport to and from Melbourne.
Interested Year 10 students should speak to their Science teacher or Mrs Raine.
In2Science
This is a reminder that any students who may be interested in participating in the In2Science eMentoring program in Semester 1 2022 need to speak to Mrs Raine or their Science teacher.
The In2Science eMentoring program runs for 10 weeks. Students meet with a university student via Teams on a weekly basis. University mentors can help students with their school work, show them what it's like to study at university, and chat with students about their STEM.
Kristen Raine
Science Domain Leader
Learning Specialist &
High-ability Practice Leader