Blues News Gosford High School & Community News Find us at: Racecourse Road, Gosford 2250 T 4325 2048 F 4323 3175 E gosford-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au Issue 03 May 2016 – Term 2 9/05/2016

Photo taken recently at a Leadership Forum

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the break is forgotten and the rigour of our school term returns. Term 1 was an exciting term that finished with a celebration of culture, collaboration and a sense of community. Harmony Day was a wonderful success and a testament to the passion and genuine leadership of the House Captains led by Mr Grant and Mrs Rennie. I would like to thank all those that help to support this event including parents and local businesses who contributed to the success of the day. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Michael Anthony who was recently appointed as our French teacher 7-12. He brings a wealth of experience in multiple languages and I am sure you will make him feel welcome and a part of the Gosford High School family. In addition Amy McHutchison has taken leave for the remainder of the year. Meg Veness-Gatland was the successful applicant to replace Amy. Although massive shoes to fill we know Meg is excited to work with the outstanding students we have at GHS and brings a wealth of knowledge with her. Lastly Lynne Searle has taken leave for Term 2 and 3. This has led to a range of

role changes. I am acting as Relieving Principal, Glenda Horner is relieving Deputy Principal, Ravi Titheradge is Relieving Head Teacher Welfare and Susan Grant is relieving Year 11 Adviser. Although there are a few changes what remains is a commitment to the school community. The new school planning and reporting approach is underpinned by the School Excellence Framework. I spoke a little about this in the last school newsletter highlighting that this framework provides a clear description of the key elements of high-quality practice across the three domains of learning, teaching and leading. All schools must prepare and publish an annual school report which is a summary of the school's progress and achievements. It includes information about the context of the school, evaluation and self-assessment of programs and their impact on student learning. Our Annual Report is located on the school website and I will be discussing it at the next P&C meeting for anyone who is interested. GHS Annual School Report 2015 The first Parent Learning Group for this term provides a discussion and showcase of the way GHS is changing its approach to our pedagogy that has been both research driven and evidence-based, with the research and evidence coming both from outside and within our own context. The changed agenda in our school is also being informed by the work being undertaken by teachers and faculties experimenting and playing with 21

st century approaches to learning. Professional

Learning has been focused over the last two years on Gifted Education through UNSW and Bronwyn MacLeod at Gateways Education. Teachers have worked with leaders in 21st century approaches including project-based learning with Laura McBain, personalised learning and the use of flexible learning spaces in conjunction with the Innovation and Futures Unit in DoE. The other critical element in terms of 21st century learning that we are recognised state-wide for, is our student voice initiatives. We have been listening to our students and genuinely value their opinion on all facets of school through the Student Voice team, the recently trained Student as Learning Partners and of course our exceptional School Leadership team. We have trained them as researchers to co-evaluate the impact of some pedagogy and we have had them nominate projects that they would like to drive. There has been a significant shift at our school over the last few years, in terms of both teaching and learning,

Gosford High P&C News Next P&C Meeting:

Tuesday 10th May at 7:00 pm Common Room- Everyone welcome

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and I can’t thank our staff enough for their patience and commitment to providing the best education for our students and your children. Change is hard and not without grief and loss, discomfort and disruption. It is an exciting time at our school and the pages within this newsletter contain just a snippet of the opportunities that are experienced here every day. Rebecca Cooper Relieving Principal

Coming Events

May 2016 Tue 10/5 NAPLAN Years 7 & 9 Parent Information Group 6.00 to 6.30 pm P&C Meeting Wed 11/5 NAPLAN Years 7 & 9 Thu 12/5 NAPLAN Years 7 & 9 Fri 13/5 Year 12 Reports issued Mon 16/5 ICAS Digital Tech Competition Tue 17/5 Year 8 Welfare Bamboo Theatre

Years 11/2 Parent Teacher Evening 4.00 -7.00 pm

Wed 19/5 Big Science Competition Mon 23/5 Year 11 reports issued Tue 24/5 Vaccinations Wed 25/5 Road Safety Forum Years 10-11 Thu 27/5 Zone Cross Country Celebration Assemblies - to be notified

June 2016 Wed 1/6 Orange HS arrive GHS Thu 2/6 Orange HS at GHS Fri 3/6 Orange HS depart GHS Tue 7/6 Year 9 Welfare Brainstorm Thu 9/6 Year 12 Assessment Week ( 9 – 17 June) Tue 14/6 Year 8 Reports issued

P&C Meeting Wed 15/6 ICAS Writing Competition

PARENT/TEACHER NIGHTS

Cup of homemade soup & bun $4.00

All money raised goes to the

school bands

PARENT INFORMATION GROUP

Gosford High School is continuing to hold a series of Parent Information and Learning Sessions as a result of discussing ways to improve our communication within our community. The first meeting of the Parent Learning Group (PLG) will take place on Tuesday 10

th May 2016

from 6.00 to 6:30 pm. The staff common room will be open from 5.45 pm for parents to meet, grab a coffee and chat with other parents prior to the commencement of the session. On the same evening there is a tour of the TAS department and new Design Studio. The P&C kindly donated the funds for the purchase of a wonderful laser cutter. The P&C meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Topics for discussion:

Innovative Learning Spaces – A new design for education

Education for Gifted and Talented students in our selective context

Upcoming dates for the calendar Presenters: Rebecca Cooper and Maxine Johnson We look forward to meeting you at this time. Rebecca Cooper Relieving Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL

Welcome to Term 2 which promises to be an exciting one. As you can see we have a busy calendar with many sporting, academic and cultural events including the Orange High School visit. Also of note this term: NAPLAN – National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy: NAPLAN tests are in Week 3 and scheduled for May 10th - 12th. All parents of Year 7 and 9 students should have received an information sheet that explains the purpose and process of the tests. Further useful information is available for parents on the BOSTES link: https://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/naplan/info-for-parents.html Parent Teacher Interviews: Parent Teacher interviews are being held on the following dates and times in the school hall:

Year 11 and 12 on Tuesday 17th May

from 4.00-7.00pm.

Year 7 and 8 on Thursday 23rd

June from 4.00-8.00pm.

Year 9 and 10 on Thursday 28th July

from 4.00-7.00pm.

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Parents will receive an email advising when the bookings are opened and can be accessed via the Parent Portal. The URL for access to the portal is: http://web3.gosford-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/portal Health Information: We welcome information from parents about your child's health, even if you are not requesting specific support from our school. Our school asks for medical information when you enrol your child. It is also important that you let us know if your child’s health care needs change or if a new health condition develops. Information about allergies, medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes and other health care related issues (including prior conditions such as medical procedures in the last 12 months) should be provided to the school by parents. Please provide this information in writing to the principal. This will greatly assist our school in planning to support your child’s health and wellbeing. Please also remember to notify staff in the school office of any changes to your contact details or to the contact details of other people nominated as emergency contacts. Absence from school: As you may be aware absence from school is currently notified using SMS on the school day if an explanation has not been received. Please provide a note to the office on the next day that your student returns to school. Students are reminded that if they are late to school they must swipe on at the front office. Year 11 and 12 students who have flexible attendance and do not start during Period 0 or Period 1 must swipe on at the office as flexible. Failure to swipe on may result in the student being recorded as absent for the day and an SMS sent to parents. Driver Education Year 10 and 11: Year 10 and 11 marks the milestone where many students are getting their L’s and P’s. A flyer is included in this newsletter regarding an important Road Safety Forum for your Year 10 and 11 students on Wednesday 25

th May 2016. This is to be held at Booths Hyundai in

Gosford. We will also email the brochure to the parents. Mr Gary Bennett Deputy Principal Year 7, 9 and 11 Ms Glenda Horner Relieving Deputy Principal Year 8, 10 and 12

ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL Absence from school is notified using SMS on the day of the absence. Parents are reminded that if your child is absent, a note must be provided immediately on return to school. Absences for part of a day, including late to school, are also required to have a note of explanation submitted.

AGRICULTURE

GHS Year 9 Agriculture student, Jackson Boyd, gained Reserve Champion at the RAS Easter Show in

the Fruit & Vegetable judging competition Some fabulous results at this year’s RAS Easter Show were obtained by our agriculture students and their exhibits. In the Fruit & Vegetable judging section, Jackson Boyd was successful in gaining Reserve Champion after commenting on three different types of fruit and vegetables in front of the panel of judges. In the Poultry section, GHS recorded some outstanding results both with eggs and fowls, picking up the Champion School Egg Plate with a dozen Silver Spangled Hamburgh eggs whilst our Year 9 Ag class claimed Champion School Project with their combined entry in the Pure Bred Fowl class. This was part of their unit on poultry that they completed during Term 1. A number of 2

nd and 3

rd placings were also awarded to our

entries.

Lachlan Ambridge Year 10 with a Silver Spangled Hamburgh Pullet

In the Cattle section GHS gained a 5

th placing in the

highly competitive Open Heavyweight class with their

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pure limousin steer“ Licorice”, whilst the carcase result placed 2

nd with an MSA score of 89.5/100. For this result

we were awarded $100 prize money and a silver medal – our first silver medal ever! Our other entry “Keith” did not gain any ribbons, unfortunately. Our three student paraders did very well, with Kirra Molony (Year 12) gaining a Highly Commended ribbon in the Schools class; Matt Kelly (Year 11) a 5

th ribbon in

the ASC Paraders; whilst Ashley McGuiggan (Year 12) achieved a personal best 3

rd place, also in the ASC

Paraders. Overall, this was our best result at the Royal for many years and the team of students who attended for the whole week - Ashley McGuiggan, Kirra Molony, Matt and Sarah Kelly, Chloe Bailey and Lachlan Ambridge - were a pleasure to accompany and represented the school proudly.

Thank you to our Sponsors, Ray White, Umina; the Kelly family, Bensville, GHS P & C and Jim Voyel, Bensville. Your support is greatly appreciated! Grant Jackson Agriculture

CAPA

Music On Friday, 6

th May, Year 11 & 12 Music students

attended the HSC workshop at Newcastle Conservatorium. This provided the students with excellent insight into the components of the course with sessions on composition, viva voce, aural skills and a performance masterclass. Brodie Fairall was selected to perform one of his HSC pieces and received feedback from HSC markers. This was a valuable experience for all of the students as the session reinforced what the markers are looking for in performances. Well done Brodie. Year 12 Music students should be actively engaged in preparation of their HSC major works whether

performance, composition or viva voce. The HSC music exams are in weeks 8 & 9 of Term 3. Congratulations to Tiana Young of Year 12 who was successful in round 1 of the auditions for the Talent & Development Program which is run by the Arts Unit. The program develops the talents and careers of young Australian performers and song writers, through working with the entertainment community and providing unique industry experience. Tiana will present for the second round of auditions in July. Congratulations to Brad Tham & Noah Peres on their selection for YIPA 2016. Youth in Performing Arts showcases the talent of Central Coast youth and is held at Laycock Street Theatre from 18

th – 21

st May.

Chamber Ensemble rehearses Monday lunchtime in Music room 2. Students who play string or woodwind instruments are welcome to join. All levels of playing are accommodated. Vocal Ensemble rehearsals are Tuesday for Seniors & Friday for Juniors. If you enjoy singing and being part of a group, come along to the Music room on the relevant day. The Stage Band will be performing at C.C. Leagues Club in the Scenic Lounge on Sunday 22

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noon – 1:30pm. This is a free concert and part of the Jazz League Sunday concerts. For further information, visit their website www.jazzleague.net

Cabaret Night is Friday 24

th June, commencing at

6:30pm in the school hall. This will showcase the 2 Concert Bands, Stage Band and the Chamber Ensemble. Buy a homemade soup, tea, coffee or milo on Parent/Teacher nights and support the school bands. Judith Partridge Music Teacher

CASH REGISTER

The cash register is closed after second recess every Friday and the last day of every month

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NSW Senior Secondary Student Concession Card

Holders of this NSW Transport concession card are entitled to half-price fares. Eligibility: You must be a school student aged 16,

17 or 18. Cards are issued to eligible students through Gosford High School free of charge. Year 10 students are invited to collect their card, once they have turned 16, from the print room. They are valid until March 2017 and can be used for trains, buses, Sydney ferries, light rail services, NSW TrainLink services and the Airport Link Gate Pass (station access fee). There is a penalty if purchasing half-price fares without your concession card. Replacements for lost, stolen or damaged cards are issued by the Transport Passes and Concessions Office and will incur a $28 fee. Forms can be downloaded through Transport NSW. If you need further information, please contact the Mrs Brown, Gosford High School.

LANGUAGES

HSC students now have the dates for their Speaking examinations. These will begin on Saturday 6

th August

and continue into September. Exam dates for our students are:

German Continuers Saturday 6th August

German Beginners Saturday 27th

August

French Continuers Saturday 20th

August

French Beginners Saturday 27th

August

Japanese Beginners Saturday 3rd

September

Russian Continuers Saturday 20th August.

In early June candidates will be officially informed of their examination centres and their times will be scheduled. We encourage all students to practise as much as possible to prepare for these exams. One way is to establish a ‘study buddy’ – a fellow student with whom they practise questions and responses. It is also very helpful for students to experience communicating with someone with whom they are not familiar, to accustom them to the exam situation.

Host Families Needed Four host families are needed for 5 weeks from 18

th

June -23rd

July for French students from Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix, a high school in Paris. They are 15-16 years old but all students studying French in Years 8 -11 are encouraged to host a student. It is a wonderful opportunity to improve your French speaking skills. Please contact Mr Anthony if you are able to help.

‘Rugs for the Refuges’ 2016 This project will begin in Week 3. Donations of 8ply yarn and 4mm needles are always welcome as are offers of help to sew up the rugs. We still have enough squares to make up at least

three rugs, so if anyone is willing and able to give up a couple of hours every few weeks it would be great. Free tea, coffee and snacks. Why not form a group and enjoy a chat while sewing? Please contact Judy Heinrich if you can help.

Au revoir! さようなら! valete ! auf Wiedersehen! from

the Languages staff

MATHEMATICS

The Mathematics Department is very pleased to congratulate Noah Peres in Year 12 for his recent success in the 2015 Colin Doyle Memorial Competition, in which he was placed 2

nd. Aaron Maynard is also to be

congratulated for his Honourable Mention in this same competition. This competition is organised by Newcastle University and The Mathematical Association of NSW, Newcastle Region. Other placegetters in this competition were from Merewether High School, Central Coast Grammar School and Gorokan High School. Year 8 are about to start the APSMO problem solving competition within their class teams. In this competition, students are encouraged to put on their thinking caps and ignite their creative thinking to embrace this non-calculator event. Good luck to all classes, especially my own class! It is pleasing to see that Year 7 have settled into the routines at GHS, with every class enthusiastically revising for the upcoming assessment task. This year we have been fortunate to be able to offer Stage 5.2 classes in both Year 9 and Year 10. This has been a great opportunity, with the students in these classes having improved success in their learning in mathematics. Students in these classes and their teachers, Ms Wood and Mrs Evans, are to be congratulated. Cheryl Rix Head Teacher Mathematics

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SPORT

SWIMMING Congratulations to our very successful swim team for their achievements at both the Regional and CHS carnivals. 46 students swam at the Sydney North carnival – this included 14 relay teams! Numerous medals of all colours were collected on the day and Lachlan Blake and Christie Kwon were named Age Champions in their respective divisions. Following the Sydney North carnival, 22 students swam at the NSW Combined High Schools championships. A highlight of the day was the State Knockout 12 x 50m freestyle relay which includes our 6 fastest boys and our six fastest girls. Gosford High finished a thrilling race and won the gold medal by just 0.2 seconds. Congratulations to these Sydney North swimming representatives: Year 7: Zach Halliday, Tom Rodham Year 8: Spencer Johnston, Tan Kim, Kirsten

Miller, Ellie Richardson, Courtney Schell, Maigan Wilson

Year 9: Samantha Colless, Jessica Pollard, Hannah Read, Jed Richardson, Annika Ryan, Savannah Wheeler

Year 10: Lachlan Blake, Christie Kwon Year 11: Nick Duell-Ferguson, Jennifer Kwon,

Jonty Wood Year 12: Hayden Boyd, Laura Ghali, Mick Hood

CROSS COUNTRY The school cross country carnival was held at the end of Term 1. Congratulations to all participants and a special mention to the following students:

AGE CHAMPION AGE RUNNER UP

Matthew Kearney (Kingsbury) Darby-Leigh Domonkos (Wheeler)

12 Leo Carlton (OSU)

Conor Fitzpatrick (Kingsbury) Iona Snape (Rowe)

13 Luke Corcoran (OSU)

Annika Hansen (OSU)

Marc Sheather (Wheeler) Nuria Olive - Wheeler

14 Riley Girgis (Wheeler)

Anya Tatarinoff (Wheeler)

Zac Martin (OSU) Jasmine Beacroft (Kingsbury)

15 Lachlan Blake (OSU) Christie Kwon (Kingsbury)

Matthew Jacobsen (Wheeler) Rachael McCarthy (Rowe)

16 Mitchell Sigley (Wheeler) Jennifer Kwon (Kingsbury)

Caleb Kepper (OSU) Zhao-Mei Zheng (Wheeler)

17-19

Michael Tawyer (Rowe) Chloe Hogan (Rowe)

Final Pointscore: 1st place Wheeler 326 2

nd place Kingsbury 318

3rd

place OSU 285 4

th place Rowe 233

Approximately 80 students will represent Gosford High at the Brisbane Water Zone carnival on Friday 27

th May

at Adcock Park. Could I ask that permission notes are returned promptly – they are available for collection from Mrs Walker. ATHLETICS Thank you to the large number of students who supported our carnival this year – some great performances. AGE CHAMPION AGE RUNNER UP

Leo Carlton (OSU) Matthew Kearney (Kingsbury) Niamh Duffin-Pruksapun (OSU)

12 Lucy Perrone (Rowe)

Tom Rodham (Kingsbury) Iona Snape (Rowe)

13 Calvin Truswell (Wheeler) Georgia Martin (Wheeler)

Marc Sheather (Wheeler) Anya Tatarinoff (Wheeler)

14 Kirsten Miller (OSU) Zephryn Purins (Wheeler)

Benjamin Knox (OSU) Zac Martin (OSU) Savannah Wheeler (Kingsbury)

15 Annika Ryan (Kingsbury)

Joshua Jones (Rowe) Taylor Baric (Wheeler)

16 Jai Hupton (Rowe) Rachael McCarthy (Rowe)

Michael Tawyer (Rowe) Madeline Linnet (Wheeler)

17-19

Mick Hood (Rowe) Ella Ward (Wheeler) Kayla Hart (Kingsbury)

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Record Breakers: Savannah Wheeler – Triple jump; Zac Martin - 1500m and 800m; Taylor Baric – Shot Put; Michael Tawyer – Long Jump; Vanessa Rehm – Javelin, Hannah Stewart – Javelin; Holly Gibbons – Javelin It is worth noting that the 800m record that Zac broke has stood since 1958!! The Brisbane Water Zone carnival will be held on Monday 27

th June (Week 10) at Mingara Athletics Track.

Final Pointscore: 1

st place OSU 1232

2nd

place Wheeler 1218 3

rd place Kingsbury 1118

4th place Rowe 1012

ORANGE VISIT Our interschool visit with Orange High School is rapidly approaching and we now begin the process of finding beds for approximately 212 students! This visit has continued for many years and we hope that this year will again be a great success. The visit relies, of course, on the families of the host school billeting a student for 2 nights. The students from Orange High arrive on Wednesday 1

st June and depart on Friday 3

rd June.

Gosford students involved in billeting are invited to a school function on the Thursday evening. More detailed information is provided on the information letters available from either the school or on the school website. Please encourage your child to be involved in this very special whole school activity.

TAS

Year 7: The TAS faculty has acquired a vertical garden and we would like to thank Year 7 students Lachlan Sheath, William Newton, Tom Rodham and Luke Corcoran for their commitment and enthusiasm towards this project. The vertical garden was donated by the Royal Easter Show and our students planted out the garden and grew produce to exhibit. Our school logo laser engraved box filled with tomatoes, chillies, eggplants and herbs nurtured by the boys was displayed at the RAS this year. Whilst we were not a prize winner our entry was recognised for its fullness of colour. The vertical garden will now supply herbs to complement our nutrition and food science units of work across stage 4 and 5. Thank you boys for a fabulous effort!

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Digital Technologies Exam Monday 16th

May The UNSW digital technologies exam will be held on Monday 16

th May for all students who have paid to enter

this national event. Students should check their entry status via the name list found on the glass wall in the TAS block. Contact Mrs Johnson, Mr Singh or Mr McFarlane if there is a question. Examination time is 40 minutes for Years 7 and 8 and 45 mins for Years 9 and 10. The competition is held in the school hall from Period 2 and students should follow the morning news for the time scheduled for their year group. Requirements - lead pencil, an eraser and perhaps a reading book if you finish early. Laser Cutter and Engraver The TAS faculty is very excited to add a laser cutter and engraver to the list of 21

st century equipment we have in

our faculty. Students in year 7 studying the unit ‘Location Location’ are applying the skills of adobe illustrator to create an individual lantern design for an eco-resort and this will be laser cut from bamboo plywood. The students are creating excellent design solutions to their problem based scenario. Year 12 and Year 10 engineering students are about to start their next engineering challenge which will require the application of skills found in adobe illustrator and CREO parametric. Students will be engineering mechanical parts for their next design project involving the principles of aerodynamics in flight and vehicles.

The laser cutter can cut fabric, leather and wood and engrave most surfaces and we are very excited to integrate its potential into each year group studying a technology subject. We thank the school’s P&C and parent body for their forward thinking, generosity and supporting 21st century learning in the design and technology classroom.

Year 12 Food Technology visit to MasterFoods Touring a multinational food manufacturer plant and working in the companies food product development kitchen was the privileged experience of Year 12 Food Technology students during their recent excursion to MasterFoods. Small group tours of the manufacturing plant, observing state of the art food processing equipment, an informative presentation of the business focus of the company and the products they develop provided a wonderfully relevant field experience for the students. The day was completed with a hands on task in the product development kitchens requiring a group of students to competitively produce the best meal based on a selection of the core products produced by MasterFoods. Many thanks and appreciation to MasterFoods’ staff who were so generous with their time and expertise. Mrs Cartland class teacher

Mother’s day cakes – students in Year 9 have been designing and making a Mother’s day celebration cake.

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Engineered bridge challenge - Year 10 Engineering students have worked collaboratively applying science and maths principles to design, calculate and build a balsa wood bridge. Integrity calculations will be made after testing in the coming weeks.

The Robogals are coming! The Robogals Robotics workshop for girls is open to girls in Years 8, 9 and 10 studying a technology subject.

The Robogals will be visiting TAS soon. Robogals is a university student run organisation that aims to increase female participation in engineering, science and technology. During the two hour workshop girls from technology subjects in Years 8, 9 and 10 will learn the basics of engineering and programming by building a robot in teams to perform tasks. There will be three workshops and numbers are limited. The workshop will be held in the faculty’s new design studio in C block. Girls should express their interest to their Technology teacher or see Mrs Johnson in the TAS block.

Our annual TAS excursion to TASmania was tremendous! 72 Year 10 Technology and

Applied Studies students travelled in two buses and filled half a plane to visit 26 food, timber, engineering and textile sites across six days. Students were able to – walk and compare bridge structures – Australia’s first bridge ‘The Richmond’, Launceston’s cataract gorge

suspension bridge and the Tahune air walk cantilever situated on the edge of the wilderness in the Huon Valley. We tasted boutique chocolate at Anvers, gourmet cheese at the Ashgrove dairy and smoked baby salmon at the unique 41 Degrees South Salmon and Ginseng Farm. The Georgian 1837 Callington stone grinding flour windmill was as fascinating as the Viking boat building techniques at the wooden boat building company. The world famous Salamanca markets displayed the many design talents of artisans across Tasmania and we’ll always remember ‘Chicken’, Country Cradle Truffles’ best farm dog in the world. We learnt about the microns of the wool fibre at the Yarns Artwork exhibition and the role of wool in early colonial Australia as well as the contribution of convict labour at Woolmer’s Estate. As we also gingerly paced the cantilever high above the Huon River we were able to cast our eyes over the Huon pine wilderness forest below and wonder at the beauty that is Tasmania. Port Arthur’s history and the Beaconsfield mine experience was moving and captured the tenacity of Australia’s identity. A fabulous group of fine young TAS students focused on engineered structures, the Australian food industry, textiles and timber design in a valuable ‘outside the classroom’ cross curricular group experience in Tasmania. Maxine Johnson TAS Head Teacher

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