Tag Archives: Science

Flashback – Browse Week

Posted on August 4, 2017 by jcargill2013

In this flashback Friday we check out action in classrooms back in Year 10, 2014.  Annually a very special week is held for teachers: browse week. This is where we are encouraged to get out into the school during our free … Continue reading →

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Active Learning – Science with NIS

Posted on July 18, 2017 by jcargill2013

Previously Clarice shared the story of active learning preparations. These photos capture the success of the initiative with six classes from Newlands Intermediate all awed by Science in action. This is just one of many incredible active learning journeys that … Continue reading →

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Wa Ako – Active Learning Stories

Posted on June 8, 2017 by jcargill2013

Active learning is taking place in Wa Ako at the moment. We are building towards two days off timetable in Week Nine where a number of projects will manifest and some impressive ideas will come to life. The following stories … Continue reading →

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CREST Awards

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jcargill2013

CREST is an international awards scheme designed to encourage learners to be innovative, creative, and to problem solve in science, technology and environmental studies. The students involved completed a scientific inquiry at a high standard in a programme that was … Continue reading →

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Y10 Science Exam

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jcargill2013

The list below gives you the main concepts that will be in the exam. If you can do everything on the list below then you should be able to answer everything in the test at “Excellence level”. For all students … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: Junior Examinations

Posted on October 12, 2014 by jcargill2013

The centerpiece of Term Four is the Junior Examinations that will take place in Week Four. English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies will all have a two hour examination that will take place in the hall. Last year, as Year … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Academic Race

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jcargill2013

A combination of thinking and running, mental and physical exercise, the Amazing Academic Race was a fun way to spend a lunchtime with friends and learn new things. Around the school, different classrooms had different challenges, from maths to English … Continue reading →

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Browse Week

Posted on June 22, 2014 by jcargill2013

Annually a very special week is held for teachers: browse week. This is where we are encouraged to get out into the school during our free periods and observe our colleagues teaching and our students in different contexts. This week I … Continue reading →

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Y9 Science Exam

Posted on October 30, 2013 by jcargill2013

The Science exam in Y9 is divided into three sections: Living world Material world Physical world Below is a checklist of all the areas of each topic you should be ready for. Living World: 1. Know what MRS GREN stands … Continue reading →

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From the Classroom: Science

Posted on April 4, 2013 by jcargill2013

All year 9 students experimented with dry ice in class a few weeks ago. There is dry ice in a beaker, and a picture of dry ice ready to be poured like a liquid. Kids had a great time and … Continue reading →

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