SACE chemistry students have been building their understanding and laboratory skills through practical experiments. Teacher Nicole Mentha said a couple of recent SACE Stage 1 practicals included adding together a solute and a solvent to see if they are miscible...
Year 9 Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) students have been exploring how artefacts help societies to understand history. They studied the types of artefacts about life during WWI that would typically be displayed in a museum. They then choose their own artefact...
Cold calls are one of the key teaching practises that we use in our classrooms to ensure that every student feels comfortable participating and actively engaging with learning. Rather than relying on the same students with their hands up, teachers set up a safe...
Teachers Martin Sumner and Ngaire Bayliss replaced whiteboard markers with microphones to spark student interest about the River Murray. They introduced the topic this week by dressing as newsreaders and presenting a TV news report about the river drying up and...
Students have been exploring an area of personal interest as part of Activating Identities and Futures (AIF), which is designed to develop independent learning skills. They guide their own learning through a process known as self-directed inquiry, asking questions,...
Year 8 drama classes performed plays at the end of Term 2, building confidence and self-expression. The performances also showcased the teamwork and drama skills that students developed over the semester. Students invited their families to watch the evening...
