Student Portfolio
I feel that Year 11 is quite different to Year 10 in terms of the amount of content covered for each subject. There is definitely a lot more learned this year compared to last year, and there is a higher importance for time-management this year. However, apart from academics, I feel that my social life…
In Semester 1, I have definitely experienced much more challenges compared to Year 9. However, despite this, I managed to push through and learn from those experiences. Academically, I have learnt to explore new ways to study. Due to the increase in workload for all of my subjects, the way I studied in Year 9…
I learnt that speeding is one of the main causes of fatal road accidents, and these accidents can be easily avoided by driving at a slower and safer speed. The chance of an accident occurring quickly accumulates as the speed of the vehicle exceeds the speed limit. The stopping distance increases as the speed increases,…
The 2021 Engineering Challenge was to build an earthquake resistant building under certain restrictions such as materials and measurements. We worked together in a team for this project, facing many challenges along the way. But in the end, we managed to overcome those challenges with each of our qualities and strengths. This post reflects on our process of completing this challenge.
My teamwork and leadership skills developed significantly on our Year 9 camp at Kalbarri. Many situations needed us to work together as a team, and leadership was needed to achieve our goals. Teamwork is the ability to work with others, and a skill that was used throughout the camp. On camp, we cooked dinner in…
Reflecting back on Semester 1, there have been quite a few challenges, but along with some successes as well. Academically, I have become more capable of studying for multiple assessments. This year has been significantly busier than last year, and there were times when I felt stressed over the assessments that I had to prepare…
Our legal system aims to follow the principles of justice to be an impartial legal system. However, there are also flaws in our legal system. In the case of the Perth Mint Swindle, some of the principles of justice were compromised. However, there were also principles of justice that were supported in the case. Equal…
Our group researched how we can reduce the obesity level in Australia. Obesity is caused by many different factors, and the cost to treat the health issues that come with obesity is high. Maths can help analyse data and make predictions or draw conclusions to help with this project. We have decided on three things…
$20 Boss allowed us to start up our own business, each with a $20 loan. Our group, Atiyyah, Amber, Chloe and I started a business called Moments and Memories, and we created personalised frames. We learnt a lot through the process of making the products, keeping track of orders and managing the money. I really…
Last term, I was working with Precious Plastics to educate young students about recycling plastic. I was in a group with Amber, Atiyyah, Chloe, Dani and Mia. We researched and worked on a presentation to teach one Year 1 and Year 2 class at the end of the term. It was a great experience, teamwork…