science
Wally Richards
BSc DipEd(UNE),
DipLibSc, MEDAdmin(UNE)
Head of Science – Wally Richards, BSc, DipEd(UNE), DipLibSc, MEdAdmin(UNE)
The Science Department at TAS firmly believe that the best way for students to learn and understand science is by "doing" it.
This means that the boys are exposed to a great deal of practical work alongside scientific theory and are challenged to interpret and utilise the results of those practical experiences in a meaningful fashion.
Science underpins everything we do in life, whether we like it or not, and we encourage the students to try to see the big picture by applying their imaginations, by interpretation, by being lateral in their thinking and by challenging them to reach levels they had previously felt to be beyond them. We also try hard to inculcate an interest in learning and an understanding and acceptance of just how important science is to every one of us.
As a consequence we have achieved excellent results in many areas of scientific endeavour and are proud of our record.
current happenings
PHYSICS KICKSTART WORKSHOP
Last Tuesday the Year 12 Physics students travelled to UNE to participate in a series of demonstrations and workshops directly related to the HSC Physics syllabus.
These demonstrations are provided by the Physics faculty of the University of Sydney and are accompanied by some wonderfully upmarket pieces of apparatus which illustrate and demonstrate the principles being discussed.
This was an extremely stimulating and interesting day which was enjoyed by all and which helped the boys consolidate their Physics knowledge in time for their trial exams beginning in week 4.
My thanks go to the staff from the University of Sydney who gave up their time to travel to Armidale and provide this great experience.
Mr W D Richards
Physics Teacher.
Year 10 Science and Engineering
The UNE/University of Newcastle sponsored Science and Engineering challenge saw the TAS team well beaten coming 5/8.This was a disappointing result and was the product of misplaced confidence and a lack of effort/commitment on the part of some of the boys. Despite this result a good day was had by all and the challenges confronted by them were stimulating and interesting.
Our congratulations go to O'Connor Catholic High who were convincing winners and we wish them well in the next round of this Challenge which takes place in newcastle.
Mr W D Richards, Science Co-ordinator
