YEAR 6 TRANSITION PROGRAM

What can be better than burning things as a welcome to the World of Secondary Science? Ms. Richards obviously thought so, shown here safely combusting magnesium ribbon in a Bunsen flame for our visiting Year 6 primary scientists.  

YEAR 8 EARTH AND SPACE MINEROLOGY

The Maritz Mining Company practised the ancient art of ochre-making as an extension of their study of minerals. This required patience and attention to detail, plus a bit of Masterchef mortar and pestle grinding skill. The proof was in the application of the paint produced onto paper to test the success of the process.