Emily Harwood

  • RACbstreetsmart excursion
    On Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 we went on an excursion to RACbstreetsmart aimed at young drivers. We watched a few videos of the events leading up to a reenacted crash and listened to some stories of what had happened to real drivers that were in a crash. During the RACbstreetsmart one of the biggest things…Continue Reading RACbstreetsmart excursion
  • Engineering challenge: Earthquake-resistant building
    In science this term we had to design and build an earthquake-resistant building. This building had certain restrictions and requirements, including having a minimum height of 60cm, a maximum base of 30 x 30 cm, and the top of the building had to be a minimum of 5 x 5 cm. We also had restrictions…Continue Reading Engineering challenge: Earthquake-resistant building
  • Scott Austic Trial
    Australia’s legal system is based on the principles of justice, everyone is equal before the law, everyone has the right to a fair hearing, the judiciary is independent and impartial, the right to an appeal, the right to silence, the presumption of innocence, and there has to be high-quality evidence. This means that any trials…Continue Reading Scott Austic Trial
  • Lock- Day Trip
    In lock this semester we had to substitute the normal 3-day camp for a 1-day trip because of covid limitations. Even though it was regrettably short we managed to pack in the three main things we have been doing this semester; bush cooking, climbing and kayaking. For the bush cooking we planned a brunch, choosing…Continue Reading Lock- Day Trip
  • Environmental Scientist
    An environmental scientist studies the affects of factors including pollution on animal and plant life and also creates plans to help the environment. Some interesting facts are: The average full-time hours are 43 You need a bachelor degree to be an environmental scientist On average people working there are 35-44 There is a moderate growth…Continue Reading Environmental Scientist
  • Semester 1 Woodwork 2021
    This semester in woodwork we made spinning tops. Before we could start we had to do extensive safety work on on-guard to make sure we knew how to safely use the machines and what to do in case of an emergency so we had to be self-aware and organised so we knew what we needed…Continue Reading Semester 1 Woodwork 2021