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
CSIRO Science Enrighment Day
Photo Album - CSIRO Enrichment Day
Field Trip - Thalgarrah
On Tuesday 24 February the Year 11 Biology class went on a field trip to the Thalgarrah Environmental Education Centre and enjoyed a most successful day.
Mr David Kenelly introduces the the Thalgarrah EEC.
The students study the transect line
Quadrat sampling technique
Mr Kenelly points out the features of a Box tree in the local woodland ecosystem.
Classroom session
A group of students discusses their findings and observations.