LEARNING AREAS
MATH
The annual Math Olympics was held at Glossop High School in Week 4. Eight teams of 3 students from years 8, 9 and 10 spent the day competing against Loxton, Waikerie, Swan Reach and Glossop high schools. Students, tackled four different rounds, including a maths and general knowledge section, beat the buzzer, a STEM challenge and a logic relay. I was really impressed with the way students competed on the day, demonstrating their critical and creative thinking skills to tackle problems in thoughtful ways. Two teams were particularly successful with Sakina, Lachlan and Tyrone winning best Year 8 team and Kyle, Charlee and Dylan winning best Year 10 team. Congratulations to all students involved.
Michael Young
Best Year 8 team: Sakina, Lachlan and Tyrone
Best Year 10 team: Kyle, Charlee and Dylan
ARTS
COMING SOON….
10 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Year 10 Photography students are currently in the process of curating their own exhibition at the Chaffey Theatre. We are fortunate to have resident photographer/science researcher Charles Tambiah assisting students throughout this process. The exhibition will be held at the end of this term. Watch this space…
Darija Atsaves, Photography Teacher
SCIENCE
STEAM Week
The school will be running STEAM week across Week 9. Students’ ability to problem solve and work collaboratively will be put to the test through a number of challenges and activities. During the week students will sign up for a range of sessions including battle bots, rollercoasters, drone photography, mouse trap cars, canoeing and water quality testing and forensic murder mysteries. Friday will be our usual visit to the pool to celebrate the end of another school year. Please keep your eyes open for any consent forms regarding off site visits.
HEALTH/PE
Nicole and Jordan head to Singapore
Recently Nicole Pavlomanolakos and Jordan Gadaleta travelled to Singapore as part of the Football Federation South Australian regional teams. Along with playing many games throughout the week against teams from Singapore, Western Australia and the Northern Territory they experienced many cultural/tourist sites (including various Temples and light/water shows).
A highlight for Nicole included the 10-0 win over the Singapore Academy team to finish off the competition, while Jordan enjoyed a goal from half way along with playing in the Quarter Finals.
Overall they both highlighted that it was a great experience and they look forward to other opportunities in the future. Well done to both Nicole and Jordan for your commitment and efforts.