Project Learning
STEM
This in the Sound STEM group we have been learning about Sound and how to make it. So far we have done activities using Physics and Math to understand vibrations. First we did research about tone and sound, next we made an instrument using vegetables like carrots, cucumbers and capsicum. Then we researched an instrument and now we are combining mathematics and engineering to construct an instrument using PVC pipes. We have had lots of fun during the two hours every Wednesday morning and we are learning a lot.
Written by Trisha Varley and Zoe Banville
Mandatory Technology
Mr Lloyd's Y7 class has been studying the engineering and physics involved in the construction of a catapult. They have just finished their designs and have been testing their catapults to see which group can make an object travel the furthest. The winners of the challenge will each receive a hot chocolate made by the students participating in the Guyra Central School Cafe.
Mr Murray's Food Technology students have been very busy in the kitchen, cooking cupcakes and pancakes. The standard of work produced has been excellent.
Project Room Renovations
In the last few weeks the Project Room has had some recent renovations. A brand new floor has been laid down, along with the installation of a double sink and reverse cycle air conditioning.
Textiles Club
A reminder that Textiles Club has resumed after a break due to Covid-19. Textiles Club is held fortnightly in the Project Room from 3:30 - 5:30. Our next sessions are on the 2nd and 26th of September. Keep an eye out for posts on Facebook for scheduling updates. Students have been busy demonstrating the skills that they were practicing during the remote learning phase. If any student is interested in attending Textiles Club please let Mrs Lloyd or Mrs Doyle know. Textiles Club is opened to students from Y3 - Y12.
Start-up Business Enterprise
The Stage 5 Commerce class has been busy working on their product range. The have been very creative with ideas on how to recycle, reuse and create new products out of waste or byproducts. Students have been using old horse shoes, wood off cuts or old wood, textile off cuts/seconds and farm feed bags in their product range. Currently we have ready for sale: hat racks made form repurposed wood and old horse shoes, key fob chains made from farm feed bags, scrunchies made from textiles off cuts and seconds and reusable grocery bags made from farm feed bags. Next time your visit the school keep an eye out for the students shop table where items may be purchased. All proceeds from the sale of items goes straight back into sourcing materials for the students to use.
Coffee Club
The Coffee Club at Guyra Cental School has been working on perfecting a range of cafe drinks. The Coffee Club aims to introduce students to the many skills that are required for working in the field of hospitality. Student practice by catering for staff and many of the visitors that come to our school. The Coffee Club is open to Secondary students wanting to learn cafe skills, anyone who is interested in joining the club need to see Mrs Lloyd or Mr Murray. The club meets before school, during recess and lunch in the Food Technology Room. Students are able to choose which session they would like to join. The Coffee club has produced a menu listing all the different types of cafe drinks the students can learn to prepare.
