Senior Science Excursion
A group of Year 12 students from St Paul's College studying Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Earth and Environmental Science, attended a series of Science venues and workshops in Sydney to deepen their understanding of a range of scientific disciplines.
Students visited the Powerhouse Museum, Australian Museum, the Museum of Human Disease, undertook a tour of the campus of the University of New South Wales and attended workshops and a facilities tour of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). At each venue students were able to appreciate real world examples of Science relevant to the syllabi they are studying as part of their preparation for the HSC.
The visit to ANSTO (Australia’s only nuclear reactor) on the final day brought all disciplines together in a world class facility applying nuclear medicine to both the medical, environmental and research fields. Students also enjoyed the opportunity to experience city life during their meals together over the three days.
All attending Year 12 teachers, Mr Matthew Wilson, Miss Jade Tildsley, Mr Douglas Gately and Ms Rayleigh Keith appreciated the professional learning opportunities that the venues provided.
The students were excellent ambassadors for St Paul’s College and were a credit to themselves and their families.
