By Ms Hayley Iannazzo Science & STEM Learning Area Leader

Another term has flown by, filled with hands-on exploration and engaging learning across the Science and STEM departments.

Our Year 7 students have been diving into chemistry, exploring mixtures and mastering various separation techniques. In the labs, they’ve enthusiastically trialled methods such as filtration, decanting, and chromatography. In STEM, students took to the skies—building and flying model airplanes, then collecting data to calculate their speed.

Year 8 students have been investigating energy, with a focus on light. Using light boxes, they’ve explored how light reflects and refracts through lenses and prisms. One of the highlights was the dissection of a bull’s eyeball, providing a fascinating look at how our eyes process light into images.

In Year 9, students have delved into the world of chemistry, studying atoms and the ways they bond to form compounds. Their learning has been enriched through practical experiments that bring these concepts to life in the lab.

Our Year 10 students have been immersed in their chosen science electives. Chemistry students have developed skills in titration techniques, Physics students have constructed complex electrical circuits, and STEM students have taken their learning airborne by piloting drones.

As we wrap up the term, it’s been wonderful to see our students so engaged in scientific discovery and innovation. Their curiosity, creativity, and practical skills continue to grow, and we look forward to even more exciting learning in the term ahead.

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