Last week, Year 12 Biology students traveled to the UNSW Museum of Human Disease to undertake a four-hour seminar, applying their knowledge and understanding of genetics, heredity, and disease. They listened to two engaging lectures and undertook a variety of 'hands-on' activities whilst exploring the museum's fascinating specimens.
Contents
Key Dates
Week 5 and Beyond
Principal & Leadership
From the (Acting) Principal, Ms Gabby Smith
From the Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning, Ms Elizabeth Watson – Fostering Success: The Importance of Collaboration in the Classroom
From the (Acting) Deputy Principal – Students, Mr Steve O’Donnell – 2023 Wellbeing Survey: The Results Are In
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Secondhand Clothing Pool 2023 Opening Hours
Year 5 & 6 Action Items
Junior School – Week 4
Secondhand Clothing Pool 2023 Opening Hours
Year 10 Action Items
Year 10 2023 Dinner Dance Invitation – Ticket Sales Open Friday, 19 May at 6pm
Sydney Writers’ Festival Excursion – Selected Year 11 and 10 Students – Permission Note Required
Year 11 Action Items
Year 12 Tutorial Schedule – Term 2, Week 5
HSC Help – How to Manage ChatGPT and Other Online AI Tools
Sydney Writers’ Festival Excursion – Selected Year 11 and 10 Students – Permission Note Required
Year 12 Action Items
Accessing Higher Bands – Two HSC Writing Workshops in May and June 2023
Year 12 Tutorial Schedule – Term 2, Week 5
HSC Help – How to Manage ChatGPT and Other Online AI Tools
Law Day Out – Year 12 Legal Studies Excursion – Permission Slip Required
2023 HSC and Careers Expo – 1 – 3 June 2023
Music, Culture and Creative Arts
George William Rummery Music Scholarship 2023 – Applications Close Thursday, 1 June 2023
Piano Competition – Recital Room, Tuesday, 6 June, 3:45pm
European Music Tour 2024
Commencement Band and Beginner Band
Sport
From the (Acting) Director of Co-curricular, Mr Pat Darvill
AFL Round 3 Update and Friday Night Indigenous Round Kick Off Times
Barker College XC Invite from our Cross Country Co-Captain Reporters
Rugby Report
Before School Rugby Skills Sessions
Sydney Interschools Snowsport Championships
Cadets
Passing Out Parade and Annual Cadet Awards Ceremony
Careers
News and Opportunities
Around Campus
Year 10 Applied Philosophy Students Design a Student-Led Seminar and Discover the Pathway to Becoming a Psychologist
Genetics, Heredity and Disease – Year 12 Biology Visit the UNSW Museum of Human Disease
Ethletic Minds Collide in this Year’s Senior Ethics Olympiad!
Year 11 Hospitality Demonstrate Competency Creating Mother’s Day Treats
Important Links
Parents’ Association Upcoming Events and News
Old Boys Upcoming Events and News
Uniform Shop Holiday Trading Hours
Canteen – Volunteers Needed
Business Support for Waverley Community
