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Year 10 "Get into Genes"

10/28/2014

 
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On 28th Oct we hosted Sian Fitzpatrick from '"Get into Genes" Dairy Futures CRC and two of her students who demonstrated inserting DNA for electrophoresis to our Year 10 science students as part of their Genetics science unit. Our students were able to take part in various experiments and investigations into genomics and genetics which will be followed up with a field trip to Hibberd's dairy next week 


Lavender Still in Action

10/27/2014

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Today we fired up the still and, with lavender flowers gathered from a variety of sources, we produced some lavender oil. It may only be a very small amount but it was a start and we learnt a lot from actually going through the full process. The saying, " a watched pot never boils" was certainly true, but once it got going, the metal work area did have a very strong smell. We produced about a litre and a half of distillate and about 5ml of oil..

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Year 5:TAP into ducks

10/21/2014

 
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The revamped duck run was a perfect place for Year 5 students who hosted Sam Bamford and Ashlea Wines from the Warrnambool Poultry Club. Sam and Ashlea explained about the history of various breeds including Mallards, Indian Runner and Buff Orphington ducks as well as breeding and showing ducks. Students will now investigate duck maths as they wait for their duck eggs to hatch. Fingers crossed...


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Year 3 Plant Growth

10/14/2014

 
During their studies of plant growth, Year 3 students have planted seedlings raised from last years seeds into origami newspaper pots. They have dissected plants to learn about plant structure & function & have built a vertical garden. A budding crop of agricultural entrepreneurs or horticulturalists right there...!

Junior Park Rangers: Responsible fishing.

10/14/2014

 
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As part of the TAP program the Junior Park Rangers got a lesson on fishing and looking after our waterways from Fishcare’s Dave and volunteer Meagan down at the Peterborough estuary.  They didn't get a bite, but developed a much greater appreciation of responsible fishing practices and keeping our waterways clean. 


TAP into Potatoes

10/10/2014

 
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The Year 9 Community Partnerships, "TAP into your Creative side"  students hosted Dean & Jill Bone from Emerald Valley who explained about their certified seed business and the competitiveness of the marketplace. Students were able to see first hand some of the variegates and taste the end product, Red Rock Deli chips. Dean generously provided us with seed potatoes to plant on the ag precinct and these were planted on Monday. 


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VCE Business Management  

10/9/2014

 
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As part of the review of the VCE Business Management curriculum, we hosted Richard Van Bergeijk, from Ryans Transport. Richard explained about large scale organisations, their structure, internal environment, operations management, human resource management, ethical business practices, corporate social responsibility, ethical business practices & the management of change.
Once again, we are fortunate to have someone with Richard's expertise reinforce student's learning with regional examples. 


Year 7/8 Cows Create Careers Production Presentation Day.

10/8/2014

 
The Year 7/8 Cows Create Careers Manufacturing Module class attended the Presentation Day in Warrnambool. The students were involved in a full range of engaging activities including a Dairy quiz and cooking challenge.

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