Children’s University: Unlocking Young Minds' Potential

As we approach the end of the year, the excitement for this year's Children’s University program is building up. We want to remind all participating students that the deadline for accumulating 30 hours of enriching extracurricular activities is fast approaching – Monday of Week 10 this term. To ensure that your child's efforts are recognized, please encourage them to either log their hours on the CU portal or document them in their passport. Kindly remind them to communicate their logged hours to us before the impending deadline.

For those dedicated students who have successfully completed 30 hours of these invaluable extracurricular activities, a truly remarkable opportunity awaits. They will have the honor of attending the prestigious graduation ceremony at the esteemed University of Adelaide, marking an impressive milestone in their journey of learning and growth.

Show Me the Money Workshop: Unveiling Currency Conversions

In line with our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals, we have introduced the "Show Me the Money" workshop this term. This engaging workshop empowers students with valuable insights into exchange rates and equips them with essential knowledge for their future travel adventures. Participants have been exploring various currencies from around the world, broadening their horizons and sharpening their financial literacy.

National Science Week: Celebrating Science and Discovery

Get ready for a week full of scientific wonders! Next week marks Australia's annual celebration of science and technology – National Science Week. At Hawker Area School, we're excited to offer a range of engaging activities catered to different grade levels:

For our F-2 students, it's all about aerodynamics! They'll be crafting paper plane launchers and even having a chance to create their own cotton candy, time permitting.

Students in Years 3-6 will collaborate in groups to construct marshmallow towers, fostering teamwork and creativity. They'll also step into the realms of virtual reality to experience awe-inspiring simulations.

Our Year 7-10 students will embark on an exhilarating mission to build water rockets in teams, combining scientific principles with hands-on engineering.

Science Studies: Exploring Biodiversity and Sustainability

The journey of scientific exploration continues for our years 7-10 students. This term, they've delved into the captivating realm of biodiversity. Armed with their innovative spirit, they've constructed both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) environments to elucidate the critical concept of sustaining biodiversity. Alongside understanding the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss, students have used VR devices to immerse themselves in the worlds they've created and AR devices to project their creations. Furthermore, they've familiarized themselves with the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals, broadening their global perspective.

Embracing Multiculturalism Through Makers Empire Challenges

Our students in the Chinese program have been fervently embracing multiculturalism through the Makers Empire challenges. With creativity flowing, they've harnessed the power of 3D design to craft traditional Chinese food, clothing, and an array of intricate Chinese lanterns. These projects not only celebrate cultural diversity but also showcase our students' innovation and artistic talents.

Mathematics Marvels: Exploring Algebra and Geometry

The world of mathematics is always evolving at Hawker Area School. Our Year 7-8 students have embarked on an exciting journey through algebra. They're now learning the art of expanding, simplifying, and factorizing algebraic expressions. The adventure continues as they delve deeper into algebraic concepts this term.

Building upon the foundation of measurement from the previous term, our Year 9-10 students are now immersed in the fascinating realm of triangles. They've conquered the intricacies of finding unknown angles and sides in right-angled triangles, as well as grasped the profound principles of Pythagoras' Theorem and Trigonometry.