Secondary Insights
Week 6 ofTerm 3 is a busy time in Secondary at Hills College. Our ongoing assessments and examinations, our special events and programs, staff development opportunities which are ongoing from the authorities, administrative tasks have made m88 sports betting app a busy time.Furthermore, our wonderful events such as Science Week, HIA Competitions, the opening of our Hills College Arts Centre and our excursions and incursions have also enhanced our learning.
The focus for this edition of the Hills Times is the role of Heads of Faculty, as they are critical in the leadership and management of all matters academic at Hills College. Their responsibilities are focused on ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and ongoing achievement within the subject areas they facilitate. As Head of Secondary, I am so appreciative to have them guide our m88 sports betting app with not only the daily scheduled learning experiences, but making sure they lead the design, implementation and review of all matters curriculum to ensure the learning experiences are engaging, challenging and aligned with both authorities ACARA and QCAA.
Their role is extensive and some of the components they undertake are around curriculum development, resource management, instructional leadership, quality assurance, assessment oversight, data analysis, professional development, mentoring and coaching, budget management, policy implementation and compliance, communication and collaboration, innovation, and improvement student and parent engagement. Overall, Heads of Faculty are vital in maintaining and enhancing the academic standards within their subject areas, supporting both teachers and m88 sports betting app to achieve their best.
If you have any matters pertaining to the subjects your child undertakes, please do not hesitate to contact them. m88 sports betting app email address will be on our Hills College website.
This week we celebrate Science Week, and we look forward to all matters Science with our m88 sports betting app and our STEM Ambassadors across the College. Week 8 is also proving to be something to look forward to with our upcoming Book Week with our English Ambassadors.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me at m88 sports betting app. Any question is an important question.
Mrs Julie-Anne Skelton
m88 sports betting app Secondary
julie-anne.skelton@hills.qld.edu.m88 sports betting app
Secondary LAWS Awardees
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The College LAWS are a special part of who we are at the College and for m88 sports betting app edition of the Hills Times, my focus is uponWorking with Diligence with our current Year 12 cohort.
As Head of Secondary, I am so proud of student achievement with their recent undertaking of both IA2 and IA3 Internal Assessments which are significant components of the assessment program for m88 sports betting app in Year 12. These assessments contribute to a student's final subject result and, ultimately, their ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). Their success is a reflection of both their hard work and the supportive environment the teaching staff at Hills College has facilitated for the m88 sports betting app.
Seeing m88 sports betting app work diligently and knowing the effort they put in is aligned with the core values of the College. Their dedication not only leads to strong academic outcomes but also instils lifelong habits that will serve them well beyond their school years. It is so heartening to witness the tangible results of such commitment. Emphasising the process at Hills College rather than just the results also reinforces the idea that hard work is valuable in itself and that improvement often comes over time.
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Teaching and m88 sports betting app - Design Technologies 7A
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Indigo, Gemma and Chelsea discussed how pineapples, when harvested, requiresubstantial human labour. They provided statistics and facts to support m88 sports betting app viewpoint.To conclude, they ran a very successful quiz. The questions revised the facts around thehigh need for human labour. (refer to the graph)
Hallie, Jacob and Sakhi discussed the need for large quantities of pesticide whengrowing capsicums. They shared m88 sports betting app of diseased capsicums and capsicums whichhad been attacked by pests. Their activity for the class successfully reinforced theconcept that pesticides are sprayed on the fruit. The class was asked to washcapsicums in a mixture of bi-carbonate soda and water to remove any residualpesticides. (refer to the student photos)
Paige and Lucy discussed the challenges of planting, harvesting and caring for tomatoplants. m88 sports betting app fruit also requires significant human labour. Lucy and Paige shared a chartwhich they constructed. It shows that up to 20% of crops die. The team stated in theirpresentation that 20% “is a lot if we really think about it”.
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Theo and Cooper shared m88 sports betting app findings on pepperoni. (refer to the details below)Cooper bought in a 3D printed plane to reinforce the idea that pepperoni, whentransported by plane, adds further to the gas emissions.
Thank you so much Ms Carter for your m88 sports betting app 7 Design Technologies feature.
Ms Rachel Carter
Design and Digital Technologies Teacher
Teaching and m88 sports betting app- Technologies Overview
Design & Technologies – Food -What's Cooking in Design Technology m88 sports betting app Term?
This term has been buzzing with creativity and innovation in the Design Technology department! Our m88 sports betting app have been exploring diverse aspects of food, sustainability, and commercial design, each year group delving into exciting projects.
Year 7 m88 sports betting app were given the task of selecting a common pizza topping and exploring either a benefit or issue with the product. This activity helps m88 sports betting app understand the nutritional, cultural, ethical, environmental, economic, and/or safety aspects of food products while fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in designing pizza prototypes.
Year 8 m88 sports betting app have embarked on a global culinary journey, investigating food from around the world. They’ve also been designing sustainable food packaging, emphasizing the importance of eco-friendly choices in our everyday lives.
Year 9 has taken a closer look at the future of food by investigating meat alternatives. Through hands-on experimentation and research, m88 sports betting app are learning about the benefits of these alternatives for health, the environment, and the economy.
Year 10 m88 sports betting app have been busy designing their very own street food eateries. From concept development to menu planning and stall design, they are getting a taste of what it takes to run a successful food business.
Our Year 11 and 12 m88 sports betting app have been working diligently on their senior design assessments. These projects are the culmination of their skills and creativity, showcasing their ability to think critically and innovate.
A highlight for the Year 10, 11, and 12 m88 sports betting app was a trip to Eat Street, where they had the chance to observe sustainability efforts in action and, of course, sample a wide array of delicious foods. This experience not only broadened their culinary horizons but also inspired them to think about how they can incorporate sustainability into their own designs.
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Digital Technologies
Our current Year 7 rotation class is engaged in a cross-curricular unit called Digital Creators. Students are taking on the role of a digital content creator, building a website in HTML and CSS to showcase m88 sports betting app, graphics and videos they are creating in Media Arts.
Our Semester Two Year 8 rotation class is immersed in the exciting field of game development where they are learning real-world skills in coding with Javascript. The m88 sports betting app are creating games involving complex sprite movements and animations, whilst developing their understanding of computational thinking and conditional logic.
The online world is rich with interactive content that is powered by Javascript. Our Year 9 learners are building websites designed to educate fellow m88 sports betting app about a topic related to their study at Hills College. m88 sports betting app are learning the skills of web developers to create websites that engage the user through the use of interactive elements.
Year 10 m88 sports betting app are also exploring the world of online interactive content by creating interactive animations and games. m88 sports betting app are working with industry standard applications such as Adobe Animate, in which they can use Javascript to create interactive web-based content.
m88 sports betting app have also had the opportunity to utilize new technologies that have been recently acquired by the College. A high-end workstation has allowed m88 sports betting app to push their creativity in developing games, graphics, animations and video effects. In addition, m88 sports betting app have experimented with new robotic vehicles equipped with AI lenses, which enable them to code the vehicle to recognize and respond to objects and perform specific tasks.
Mr Christopher Borg
m88 sports betting app Faculty - Technologies
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The event is organized by the Australian Government through the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, with support m88 sports betting app various educational institutions, museums, and science organizations.
Our Hills College STEM Ambassadors and Science Teachers m88 sports betting app week have used to collect Dry ice and liquid nitrogen. Both of these substances were excellent in creating engaging and educational science demonstrations, particularly in physics and chemistry. Further to m88 sports betting app, our STEM Ambassadors have been providing a whole College Quiz.
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Our wonderful Mr Chris Schultz has led our amazing STEM Ambassadors over the past four years undertaking key role in creating a culture of curiosity and innovation in our m88 sports betting app and to help them helping see the value and excitement of pursuing STEM-related education. Please send your responses to the quizzes below to chris.schultz@hills.qld.edu.m88 sports betting app
m88 sports betting app so much Mr Schultz
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