This semester in Ceramics Handbuilding, we studied the art concept of surrealism, beginning the year with a research project on the topic. The real assignment, however, began with learning to use clay with the goal of creating surrealist teapots. A visit to Fleur Schell, a WA-based ceramicist, gave us a good introduction to porcelain, which… Read more: Ceramics Semester 1 – A Reflection

This term (4), we completed an engineering challenge as part of our Earth and Space Science unit. Our task was to create a building using spaghetti and blu-tack that was at least 60cm tall and could withstand 10 seconds on a ‘shake table’, which simulated the effects of an earthquake. Our budget was $60 (A… Read more: Year 9 Science – Engineering Project

This semester, I participated in the UN Youth Voice Competition as part of my Global Goals course. The competition encourages young people between Years 7-10 to come up with creative solutions to given prompts regarding world issues. Participants presented a prepared 5-minute speech proposing their solution to their chosen problem, then answered 2 impromptu questions… Read more: Voice 2022 – Global Goals

This semester, I have chosen to do the Global Goals elective. In this class, we explore the UN’s 17 Goals for Sustainable Development, and come up with our own implementations of different goals. I am interested in this course as it involves real-world problems that we can solve with innovative solutions. I also wanted to… Read more: Global Goals Semester 2 – An Introduction

The Australian legal system is based on many ‘Principles of Justice’, which ensure all people are treated equally before the law. These principles are important in making sure that the courts and police enforce the law in a manner that is appropriate and prudent. For example, one principle of justice states that the accused is… Read more: Case Investigation – Principles of Justice

On the 27th of May, 2022, the Year 9/10 Leadership and Innovation class attended a market at Wanju to sell the Creative Toys we have been designing throughout the semester. From this experience, I have learned a great deal of skills in organisation, technology, collaboration, and problem solving. While we were making our products during… Read more: LAI Term 2 Market – Reflection