Scotch College

This term’s Integrated Studies topic is Natural Disasters. During class discussions boys will be introduced to natural disasters and their characteristics, the effect of disasters on the environment and on people, actions that can be taken in an emergency and precautions that can be taken to minimise the effects of these disasters.
During the course of the term, boys will complete a series of assignment tasks designed to enable them to demonstrate their understandings of this topic.
In the Science learning area the boys will be continuing the unit in programming. This will again involve the use of Lego RoboLab, where the boys will further develop their programming skills. This unit will be run by Mrs Sue Inness, from Techxellent Training Solutions. The boys will also continue the visits to the Senior School Science laboratories where they will undertake experiments on changing states of matter.
The boys not involved in Drama this semester will continue undertaking a Technology unit where they learn how to drill, saw, screw and construct with wood.
The Drama Production will also take place later this Term and this will showcase the work undertaken over the first 2 terms by those boys who have been involved in drama with Mrs Pavlovski.
Winter sport includes football, volleystars and cross-country running. Each week the boys will participate in interschool sport. Training for Year Six boys is Tuesday after school.
The boys will also continue to have the opportunity to hone their leadership skills as a part of their ‘Service Groups’ and to continue to be good role models around the school.