HSIE Corner
Year 8 students getting creative about Ancient Egypt!
Year 10 students visit the Sydney Jewish Museum!
Year 11 Geography students conduct fieldwork at Kurnell!
Year 10 History visit the Sydney Jewish Museum
Year 8 students have been enjoying their study of Ancient Egypt, and have been learning about Egyptian hieroglyphics. At the end of the term, we got hands-on and created a cartouche (an Egyptian inscription with an oval surrounding it indicating a royal family member's name). See below for these fabulous artworks as the girls became royalty for a day!
Year 10 Museum visit by Roisin H
What I found interesting when we went to the Sydney Jewish Museum was the opportunity to speak with the Holocaust survivor. I found this experience very humbling to be able to be the last generation to share the experience of a Holocaust survivor. I learned a lot of new information about the Holocaust so it was a very educational experience. The Children's Memorial Centre was a sad moment during my time at the museum. To view children who have passed and haven't reached the age of 5 was quite heartbreaking. Peter the Holocaust survivor, his testimony and his life story were very interesting. Overall this was a wonderful experience I'd urge everyone to do one day.
Reflections from a Year 11 student on a Geography Fieldwork excursion to Kurnell by Sophie E
At the end of the last term, my class and I travelled from school in the early hours of the morning to Bonna Point at Kurnell.
We observed the different types of ecosystems that were within the Point such as Saltmarshes, Mangroves and the habitats of crabs. We were able to record data of these ecosystems in booklets and use them for further classwork.
It was a fun and exciting experience with a class of girls that enjoy learning hands on, along with our amazing teacher leading the way. I particularly enjoyed walking in the water to collect as many inhabitants of the environment as possible. On the way back we listened to music and sang. Thank you to Mrs Wilson for accompanying us on this trip - it was a memorable experience!
Nathan East - HSIE Coordinator
