by Christian Berechree | Jun 9, 2026 | Academic, General, Senior School, Uncategorized
During Week 7, Mrs Harvey’s Year 8 Science students swapped their desks for laboratory stations as they completed a practical assessment focused on chemical and physical changes. Students rotated around the room investigating a range of exciting reactions and...
by Christian Berechree | Jun 9, 2026 | Academic, General, Senior School, Uncategorized
Recently, Year 9 Essential Mathematics students swapped their exercise books for whiteboard markers as they prepared for their upcoming examination on indices and linear relations. Using the whiteboard surfaces on their desks, students tackled revision questions in a...
by Christian Berechree | Jun 4, 2026 | Academic, General, Senior School, Uncategorized
As a mathematics teacher, I firmly believe in the transformative power of taking risks in learning. Too often, students feel pressure to be perfect—to have the right answer immediately, every time. But in my classroom, we celebrate something different: the courage to...
by Christian Berechree | May 11, 2026 | Academic, General, Senior School
This term, students are studying Unit 2: Personalities in Their Time, with a focus on the Roman emperor Nero. As part of this unit, students are undertaking an in-depth investigation into his life and legacy, guided by the following key inquiry questions: What were...
by Christian Berechree | Apr 27, 2026 | Academic, General, Senior School, Uncategorized
It has been a busy and productive time in the Mathematics department, with students across all year levels engaging in meaningful and challenging learning experiences designed to build both skills and confidence. Our Year 7 students are currently working on an...
by Christian Berechree | Apr 24, 2026 | Academic, General, Junior School, Uncategorized
Year 5 Topaz has kicked off an exciting new term in Science with an engaging introductory lesson that sets the stage for their exploration of Earth’s dynamic processes. This term, students will focus on how weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition...
