For the last week of the Term, only the Year 9 students have been in residence over in the Senior Plaza and they have been occupied with a range of fun activities organised by our wonderful teachers. They have participated in a trivia session, the egg drop challenge, Christmas biscuit making, fun sports games and Science experiments to name a few.

In Science, Mr Garside carried out the practical activity of making an 'edible' water bottle from sodium alginate and calcium lactate. The activity began with just a small ice cube which formed into a capsule containing water and then later, the students dropped a large frozen block or calcium lactate combined with red cordial into their sodium alginate to eventually form their 'edible' water bottle. The activity was interesting and gave a rough idea of how a natural 'plastic' could form.

Tomorrow, the Year 9 students will participate in the Pink Stumps Cricket match against the staff so make sure your child comes with their finest pick clothing or accessories and their $2 donation for the McGrath Foundation.