Louise Sheehan

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Aug

How Does This Technology Really Work?

15 August 2023Real World Applications

This is a video project where the students were asked to research a digital technology of their choice. Their curiosity asked the question – How does this technology really work? Students then researched and scaffolded how the technology functioned before creating an “explainer” video aimed at someone their age. This video was made by a...

Jul

Year 8/10 Bush Rangers – Tree Planting

28 July 2023Real World Applications

Year 8 and 10 Bush Ranger students conducted tree planting offsite at Point Walter Reserve and Jasmine Hills with Bruce Ivers (CEO of Trees Australia) and local volunteers. Students have been learning how practical activities such as tree planting can impact the environment while building their own skill sets. In total, students have planted approximately...

Jul

Virtual Reality in HASS

10 July 2023Real World Applications

The first half of 2023 saw the arrival of the College’s new Virtual Reality (VR) headsets. The College purchased 32 goggle sets, which has allowed us to provide one per student in a standard classroom setting. The great thing about VR in education, is how it helps us as teachers to provide more experiential learning experiences for our students through immersive lessons that are engaging, memorable and impactful.We have already had lots of success using...

Jul

Current Affairs

10 July 2023Real World Applications

Year 11 Media GeneralThe students created a current affairs segment aimed at teenagers with a “for or against” bias – the students used ChatGPT to assist in the script writing of this particular segment.

May

Dream Garden Project

23 May 2023News, Real World Applications

During Term 2, Year 8 Mathematics students, along with Year 8 Bush Ranger students were presented with the challenge to apply their maths skills to a real-world scenario. Students were challenged to design and build a ‘Dream Garden’ at the College.Mathematics students:took measurements of the designated area and the old garden beds; brainstormed ideas around...

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<h5>Year Entry Calculator</h5> 
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    <label for="birthMonth">Birth Month:</label> 
    <select id="birthMonth" name="birthMonth"> 
        <option value="0">January</option> 
        <option value="1">February</option> 
        <option value="3">March</option> 
        <option value="4">April</option> 
        <option value="5">May</option> 
        <option value="6">June</option> 
        <option value="7">July</option> 
        <option value="8">August</option> 
        <option value="9">September</option> 
        <option value="10">October</option> 
        <option value="11">November</option> 
        <option value="12">December</option> 
    </select><br><br> 
    <label for="birthYear">Birth Year:</label> 
    <select id="birthYear" name="birthYear"> 
        <option value="2010">2010</option> 
        <option value="2011">2011</option> 
        <option value="2012">2012</option> 
        <option value="2013">2013</option> 
        <option value="2014">2014</option> 
        <option value="2015">2015</option> 
        <option value="2016">2016</option> 
        <option value="2017">2017</option> 
        <option value="2018">2018</option> 
        <option value="2019">2019</option> 
        <option value="2020">2020</option> 
        <option value="2021">2021</option> 
        <option value="2022">2022</option> 
        <option value="2023">2023</option> 
        <option value="2024">2024</option> 
        <option value="2025">2025</option> 
    </select><br><br> 
    <input type="button" value="Calculate" onclick="calculateYear()"><br><br> 
    <p>Year 7: <span id="year7Entry"></span></p> 
    <p>Year 8: <span id="year8Entry"></span></p> 
    <p>Year 9: <span id="year9Entry"></span></p> 
    <p>Year 10: <span id="year10Entry"></span></p> 
    <p>Year 11: <span id="year11Entry"></span></p> 
    <p>Year 12: <span id="year12Entry"></span></p> 
</form>
<script> 
    function calculateYear() { 
        // Get the birth month and year from the form 
        var birthMonth = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthMonth").value); 
        var birthYear = parseInt(document.getElementById("birthYear").value); 

        // Calculate the year the student will enter Year 7 
        var year7Entry = birthYear + 12; 
        if (birthMonth > 6) { 
            year7Entry++; 
        } 
        // Calculate the year entry from Year 7 
        var year8Entry = year7Entry +1; 
        var year9Entry = year7Entry +2; 
        var year10Entry = year7Entry +3; 
        var year11Entry = year7Entry +4; 
        var year12Entry = year7Entry +5; 

        // Set the calculated year in the form 
        document.getElementById("year7Entry").innerHTML = year7Entry; 
        document.getElementById("year8Entry").innerHTML = year8Entry; 
        document.getElementById("year9Entry").innerHTML = year9Entry; 
        document.getElementById("year10Entry").innerHTML = year10Entry; 
        document.getElementById("year11Entry").innerHTML = year11Entry; 
        document.getElementById("year12Entry").innerHTML = year12Entry; 
    } 
</script>