LEARNING AREAS
FLO COOKING
In FLO we have had the opportunity to take part in ‘Skills Cooking’ lessons with Ms Kalkstein on a weekly basis. Recently, we have made chocolate mud cakes and rainbow cakes. To make each of the colours we had to separate the mixture and add different food colouring. We then had to carefully layer and swirl it back into one mixture into the log tin to bake. Once cooked, we decorated them with ganache icing with fancy sprinkles on top. Once cut, the inside looked pretty impressive, not to mention they were yummy too. Another time we made sausage rolls with Rhett. These did not last very long as they were delicious.
Written by Lizzie, Ellia, Mani - FLO Students
YEAR 10 MATHS
In Maths this term we did a unit on scatter plots. For this, we needed to create some exercise data that we wanted to record. We had to repeat the same exercise over a series of time intervals so I decided to shoot a certain number of basketball hoops.
I started shooting hoops at 30 second time intervals, and then increased each turn by 30 seconds. My final interval was 150 seconds where I needed to shoot as many hoops as possible. At each interval, I wrote down how many hoops I scored so I could use the data later.
Looking at the data, I scored the most hoops in my 120 seconds time limit. I scored seventeen shots during this time. During the 60 second time interval, I only scored four hoops, which changed my data.
Once I had all the data, I created a scatter plot looking at the shots I took and how it changed over time. I enjoyed doing this assignment because there were more hands-on parts to the task, and being a good basketballer, I could use my skills to improve my Maths.
Jacob Dawe - Year 10 student
SCIENCE
Students have been busy across all years in Science, engaging in a range of hands on experiences to support their learning. Our Year 8s have been using the context of renewable energy to learn about energy transfer and transformations. As part of this they have been using our STELR kits to run through a series of investigations using solar panels and wind turbines. They will then use this to design an experiment which focusses on wind or solar energy.
The Year 9s have focused on plate tectonics, earth quakes and volcanoes. Students took the time to consolidate their understanding of the different ways in which continental plates interact; focussing on convergent, divergent and transform boundaries. Students were able to show their understanding of each of these interactions through the use of play-dough. Students were able to link this to past learning, including evidence for continental drift from the super continent Pangea.
Jess Farrelly - Science TeacherFILM MAKING WITH YEAR 8's
Year 8 Drama students have been working on their film making skills where they have all chosen one skill to focus on to create a short film. Students have been learning about camera angles, how to use a video camera and editing with Adobe Rush.
The title of our film is 'A Cupcake Tutorial'. We taught our audience how to make cupcakes. We have been learning about how to act in front of a group, film making and camera angles. We have worked on our settings for our film, costume design and organisation. We used 5 different camera angles for our film. We’re going to do some special effects as well - Kaidee and Paityn
We have learnt about how to make a short movie and how to use camera angles to make a shot dramatic or scary. We also learnt how to act out a play, use props and outside lighting - Tenielle, Samara, Alisha.
The title of our film is ‘Being Epic on Bikes’. We have learnt about camera angles and their effect on a scene. We really enjoyed filming and editing this video - Zac and James.
Some camera angles are challenging to do but most are easy. Facing the audience is easy and it boosts your confidence. I’ve enjoyed filming, acting and shooting hoops for our film - Kane
Wendy Matulic - Year 8 Drama Teacher
Over the past 2 weeks the Year 9 Girls PE class has participated in self-defence sessions run by Mrs Elliot. The girls are being taught to be confident and how to defend and attack in various scenarios. They have developed life-long skills to stay safe and to remove themselves from dangerous situations. Mr Thiele and the Year 9 Girls PE class sincerely thank Mrs Elliot for this amazing experience.
I felt confident afterwards because during the sessions I learnt a lot of skills. I now know how to do a thigh kick and I was able to do it well, and found it easy. - Tay-Lee Steele
I learnt how to defend myself from various attacks including choke-holds, weapons, stealing your purse and many more. - Sakina Qambari
I was a bit sore afterwards but I am glad to know what to do in dangerous situations. - Amber Fenn
SCHOOL SPORT
Cross Country
With many of the Riverland high school and School Sport SA events being postponed due to the current situation, it was pleasing to hold the annual RHS Cross Country event at the end of Week 3. The event was slightly modified to minimise the number of students in one location but overall it was a success. Our numbers were similar to previous years with many students using the opportunity to be active and prepare themselves for the possible return of winter sport.
There were many highlights throughout the day which included the Year 8 students experiencing the event for the first time and the Year 12’s for one last time. The White brothers took out the U14, U16 and U20 events but one moment that stood out was the final sprint between students Adren V and Jordan G, with Jordan taking out the U/15 event.
Well done to everyone who supported their house and the event and thank you to the staff and students who assisted with the set up and official duties.
School Sport SA are holding a virtual Cross Country event (replacing the State School event at Oakbank) during week 6. Students can upload their individual times with each age group having a specific distance. For more information please see Mr Camplin or visit the School Sport SA website.
The Riverland high schools Sports Coordinators will be meeting very soon to plan the rest of 2020 and we look forward to conducting more of the annual sporting events (5 a-side soccer, 9 a-side football, tag rugby and other Knock Out Cup Sports).
Stage 1 Outdoor Education – Bushwalk
After discussing a few alternatives we received some good news last week that we can go ahead and finalise the Year 11 Outdoor Education Bushwalk. The expedition will be held at Mt Bryan (Burra) on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th June (Week 8). The majority of students are looking forward to the challenge and will be keen to showcase some of the navigation and camping skills they have developed since the Kayak Expedition.
Volleyball
Students have the opportunity to participate in volleyball training during lunch (each year level has a separate day). The purpose of the training is to get students outside for some physical activity and have some fun while practising for Knockout Cup later in the year.
Please seek information from the Riverland Volleyball Association who are hoping to run a competition in Term 3.
Aaron Camplin - Health & PE