STUDENT ACTIVITIES
YEAR 7 - MATHS
The Year 7B Maths groups have just finished a unit of work on Measurement. Students undertook a creative project on Kites, running a kite business from design to production and packaging. Every student was expected to put their Mathematical skills learned in lessons into practice. The task was to design a creative kite which is different from the traditional model but still retains an efficient flying ability. Students then made a sample kite using some basic materials to show the buyers. Lastly, they needed to design a volume packaging model which allows safe consignment around the globe. Students needed to use their product and calculations to make effective business decisions.
Our students enjoyed the project, especially the problem solving challenge and its relevance to real life contexts. Here are some photos of 7B students on their last lesson of the project (aka an outdoor lesson)!
YEAR 12 BIOLOGY (GTAC)
On Monday 12 August the year 12 Biology class attended the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC) in Parkville for our annual excursion. The students were investigating different genetic technologies that are used to study and manipulate genes. The results that the students generated on the day form part of a larger scientific study that is identifying and defining different species. The students took a sample from a parasitic worm (nematode), extracted its DNA and performed other genetic manipulation techniques to identify the DNA sequence of this organism. This activity complemented and enhanced their understanding of unit 4, area of study 2 for Biology. Every year this excursion provides an excellent, hands-on learning experience for our Biology students, giving them an insight into the work of a ‘real’ scientist, as well as being able to learn from and work with Post-Graduate students who are working in the field of scientific research.
Cath Scott
Year 12 Biology Teacher
MATHS NEWS
Maths Enrichment Program 2019
Across terms 2&3 we have again been running the Maths Enrichment Program from the Australian Maths Trust. Students from years 7, 8 & 9 were nominated by their Maths teachers as being highly capable Maths students to participate in the program. They have been meeting fortnightly to work through a series of problems that are externally set. They have been working both collaboratively and individually, learning new skills and using their existing Maths skills and knowledge in unfamiliar situations. All of the students concerned have participated enthusiastically. Well done to you all!
Students:
- Hannah Bailey
- Natasha Bates
- Lauren Berechree
- Abbey Bradley
- Ruby Davies
- Evie Davies
- Chloe Graeme
- Shawn Guo
- Monty Jacques
- Alex Maxwell
- Marcus McGloin
- Sean Meghji
- Zoe Messner
- Julia Mikhailova
- Xander Minzenmay
- Tim Nguyen
- James Richards
- Hayley Richards
- Max Rockach
- Sarah Standfield
- Abbey Standfield
- Aaron Tran
- Lucy Williams
MATHS OLYMPIAD EXAM
Australian Intermediate Maths Olympiad exam
This year we have had 13 students who have sat the Australian Intermediate Maths Olympiad (AIMO) exam, which is set each year by the Australian Maths Trust. The AIMO provides an opportunity for talented students interested in challenging mathematics. These selected students sat a 4 hour maths exam that challenged and extended their Mathematical skills and we are proud of all of them for having a go, regardless of their result.
Students:
- Natasha Bates
- Shawn Guo
- Kiki Jiang
- Elise Laurent
- Alex Maxwell
- Marcus McGloin
- Sean Meghji
- Julia Mikhailova
- Tim Nguyen
- Hayley Richards
- James Richards
- Max Rockach
- Sarah Standfield
Cath Scott & Laura Collard
Maths Domain Leaders