Secondary 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) 

Stage 5 - Microbit Processors

This semester the Stage 5 STEM class have been given the task of completing a major STEM project where they need to use the skills they have learnt over the last 2 years to invent, reinvent, design or make a project that has a STEM link to it. 

Here the students are familiarising themselves with some Microbit processors that can be programmed to complete different tasks like play sounds, sense light or touch and many other things. The idea is to give the students some inspiration for things they could do for their STEM project. We look forward to seeing what they come up with by the end of Term 4.

Andrew Corcoran l STEM Teacher

English and HSIE 

The English/HSIE department are back and ready for a cracking Term 3. We have all staff on deck with Mr Ron Trimble here for four days a week to allow Mr John Keighley to spend one day a week in the Yindy room. Mr Keighley is keen to work with these students and assist them with their sports skills, engage them in some outdoor activities whilst role modelling how to interact with other people.

All the staff are looking for opportunities for our students to partake in off-site activities with fieldwork trips, theatre visits and local excursions being planned and hopefully happening if the current COVID situation settles down. However, if restrictions remain in place Youtube clips, videos and other online resources are fully utilised to maximise exposure to real-life content that is linked to the school curriculum the students are studying.

Students are also regularly given opportunities to engage with writing competitions for short stories, poems etc. These are a great way for budding writers to hone their skills. Boorowa Central School teachers are very willing to help them polish rough drafts into quality pieces ready for submission. Please encourage your children to get involved. As a bonus, many of the competitions also have a monetary reward attached.

All students benefit from reading regularly, whether it's fiction, news, researching topics they love (such as motorbikes, football, fashion, crime) or expanding their knowledge of school topics. Please encourage your children to read regularly by having them access the school or town library (membership is free) or visit the local op shop where books are all $1. Naturally, if students see their parents reading they are more likely to read! So perhaps you can visit the town library or op shop and set an example for them. English staff are always willing to make recommendations of books that you or your children may find enjoyable. Currently, the weather is very conducive to reading to fill the days.

If you have any concerns or questions, please contact the relevant teacher through the school office.

Stay safe

Mrs Julie Poplin I Head Teacher

English/HSIE department

Stage 4 History 

Mandatory Assessment Task

Students are currently investigating the Great Sea Journeys taken by people from Polynesian Islands to New Zealand approximately two thousand years ago. Students received their assessment task several weeks ago and it is due next Tuesday 3 August 2021.

They are working through a scaffold which guides them through the 5 steps to success. Relevant and useful websites and You-tubes have been placed at the end of the scaffold so the time they need to spend on research has been cut down for them. 

Much of their work that I have seen so far has been well researched with students using appropriate historical terms and concepts mixed with empathy as required by the task. I look forward to marking their completed efforts.

Mrs Debra Eustace I History Teacher

Technical and Applied Studies

Stage 4 TAS

Years 7 and 8 Technical & Applied Studies (TAS) students have been working on a textile unit where they research an Aboriginal textile designer and base a bag design on the colours and shapes used by the designer. 

The students pictured are using natural ingredients to dye their fabrics in a variety of colours. Some groups used red cabbage and bicarb to produce blue, another group used turmeric to produce orange. As you can see, different vegetables/spices worked better than others, but in the end, everyone managed to dye their fabrics. 

Mrs Willow Bridge I TAS Teacher

Merit Scheme

Students are reminded to place their merits in the Merit Mailbox as soon as they receive them. 

This allows staff to count and organise the end of term Merit Event more efficiently.

Thank you I Merit Scheme Team