Some Science & Technology Ideas from past years....

Below are some previous science fair projects that have caught my eye, take a look at the topics and presentation of these, it may help spark some inspiration for your work this term!!...Remember it isn't all about testing things, you can create or invent things to make life easier in some way or another.. more specific project outline info will be covered and given out at the start of Term 2.

Term 1 Wrap and .... Science Fair!...Term2

Well Term 1 has flown by! We have had lots of interesting things going on here and students have worked well on all tasks and challenges set to them. It has been great to see so many students getting involved in sports teams, music lessons, writing extension and other extra opportunities here at Balmacewen. Having missed the last 2 weeks of the term I have missed seeing the 'design a sea creature' work and look forward to seeing this at the start of term 2 - I have heard lots of good things from Mrs Bachelor! I am well under way with the recovery from my surgery and should be back to almost 100% by the start of the new term.

Term 2 will be another busy one with the Science and Technology Fair testing out the time management and inquiry skills of all students.

Science Fair.....for many these two words will bring on some stress from the memory of the year 7 Science Fair!! Last year there were some great pieces of work for Year 7 Science Fair. This year students will be building on skills they have developed and learnt from last year's work. Over the holidays is a good time to have a think about ideas that may be of interest for students to use for their science fair work. The hardest part of the Science fair is finding an idea to investigate and use for their work. I will be giving guidance and support especially in terms of organisation and time management throughout the term to ensure everyone is on track and doesn't end up running out of time/doing an all weekend effort the week before things are due! - More info on Science Fair early next term.

I hope all students are able to enjoy some time out over the break and come back recharged for a successful Term 2.

Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to the successes of the class programme this term. I have appreciated the help that has been given on class trips this term and look forward to working with you and your Son/Daughter all again in Term 2.

Cheers

Andrew Sloan

Hi Room 4 .... On the Mend...

Hi Room 4... Well I hope that the last 2 weeks of the term have been treating you well and you have had lots of fun with Mrs Batchelor teaching you. My Surgery on the 23rd went well with 3 hours of fine work by the surgeon, however I am now nursing a pretty sore cut on my tummy/side . I have been very quiet and pretty much just sleeping,resting and doing nothing physical in order to recover well (something I am not so used to). I have managed to do a bit of reading of some good books and watching how busy Cherie's day is here at home with Oscar and Charlie!!! Anyway, I may make a brief visit into school on Thursday morning to say Hi. In the meantime keep up all the super work and great attitudes towards everything you do, I know you will all be doing this well as Room 4 stars!