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Dear Parents/Carers
Yesterday we held our first S.W.A.T. Day (success, wellbeing, aspiration, teamwork) for the term. On these days we suspend our usual timetable and each year group spends the day undertaking activities aligned to the needs of their particular grade. This week is also National Chaplaincy Week (19-26 May). Our School Chaplain is Hannah Page and we are very lucky to have a School Chaplain at our school. Hannah is an integral member of our Student Support and Wellbeing Team and provides valuable support to some of our students. Thank you to Hannah, for the work that she does in our school. If you are a student or family who have worked with her then it might be an ideal opportunity to acknowledge the support she has provided by saying thank you.
Northern High Schools Sports Association (NHSSA) winter sports rosters have now commenced for all year levels across the school. Winter sport is not just for students who love sport but also provides opportunity for students to engage in physical activity, to play sport whereby they may not normally have the opportunity to do so and also to develop transferable skills such as teamwork, organisation and communication. We certainly want all students to enjoy this great opportunity. As they are playing against other schools and sometimes at venues outside of the school, very high standards of behaviour are expected from all students at all times. Unfortunately, any poor behaviour can reflect badly on our school, even when the vast majority are doing the right thing every day. I look forward to seeing great team performances again this year. Thank you also to our senior students who support with umpiring and refereeing for our junior rosters.
We still have vacancies on our School Association Committee and as such, we have been unable to form a formal committee. Although School Association Committees have specific functions and powers under the Education Act 2016, perhaps, most importantly, they provide a means for staff, parents and community members (where appropriate) to work co-operatively for the whole school community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to discuss further. Additionally, I have included a hyperlink to some publicly available information on School Association Committees.
On Tuesday 14 May, some of our senior Food Technology and Catering students visited Elcies, which is a restaurant and café run by Launceston College. This excursion provided students with valuable insights into how a restaurant/café functions as well as exploring some potential pathways for students after Year 10. Our students also got to see some of our past students in action. Thank you to Joanna Bent and Todd Nankervis for providing this opportunity for our students and thanks to Launceston College staff and students for hosting our visit.
Although not directly part of transition, some of our Dance students have been visiting and performing at some of our local primary schools. This provides a valuable and authentic opportunity for our students to display their skills but has the bonus of showing future students one of the options that they can undertake at high school. Many younger students also love seeing older siblings and friends in their school. Well done to all of our Dance students involved and thank you to Belinda Selby for fostering this experience for our students.
Recently, we have been conducting visits to our local primary schools as part of our 6/7 transition program. Year 7 students have played an important role as part of these visits. They act as ambassadors for our school and provide a valuable student voice for our future students to listen to. Transition is really about supporting students and setting them up for success when they eventually arrive at secondary school. Thank you to the Year 7 students who have been involved and to Brendan Poke and Nathan Karas for visiting the primary schools along with our students.
Transition points in education are crucial to ensure success when moving from one school to another. While all our Year 10 students are involved in the college transition programs, some students require some additional support to ensure this goes smoothly. Last Friday, Nicole Lynch accompanied these students to Launceston College and Newstead College. I am sure the experience was beneficial to the students involved and thank you to Mrs Lynch for co-ordinating this experience for our students.
Today and this evening we have our football teams playing against Queechy in the annual Bulldog Cup held at the South Launceston Football Club ground. I am sure our teams will represent our school in a positive manner and hopefully win a few games. Best wishes also to our Interhigh Cross Country team who will be representing themselves and our school this Friday, 24 May. We are once again hosting the Interhigh Cross Country Carnival so hopefully a little bit of home ground advantage may help our students. I hope all our students are able to perform to their best on the day.
You may recall that I have previously mentioned that some work is being done in the background regarding school uniform. We are currently exploring some options for new uniform items and hope to be able to share and consult with our community in the near future. It is also opportune to remind all students that uniform is a requirement at school every day and non-school items are not acceptable. Thank you to the many families who support us in this regard.
As we move toward the second half of this term, teachers will be collating student assessments in preparation for midyear reports. Midyear reports are scheduled to be sent home of Friday 28 June. As we enter the second part of the term, it is important that students are staying up to date with their learning, attending frequently to ensure continuity in learning and meeting deadlines with assignments. Apart from the midyear ‘check in’ that reports provide, we need all our students to be responsible learners and active participants in the teaching and learning process. Most importantly, we want all our students to strive to give their best with their learning at all times. This contributes to success and when anyone is successful, they are more likely to keep doing well.
Looking ahead, there is a public holiday on Monday 10 June and the Friday preceding this, Friday 7 June is a student free day. Teachers will be undertaking moderation on this day. Moderation of student work samples helps teachers to ensure that their judgements of student work are consistent across classes within the school and when compared to assessments in other schools.
Regards
Cary Stocks
Principal
As part of our Positive Behaviour Support Program at Kings Meadows we will be acknowledging students who have been contributing positively to our learning environment. This means that they have been supporting our school wide expectations.
Respect for others, self and environment
Organisation
Commitment to learning
Keeping safe
Sensible behaviour
We would like to acknowledge the following students:
Year 7:
Ruby Harris: Ruby is recognised for her focussed learning in Maths. She is always willing to help those around her, whilst looking at ways to extend herself. Keep up the great work Ruby!
Zane Chapman: Zane is to be recognised for his dedication to his Maths work and willingness to extend himself. He is a motivated learner with a positive attitude. Well done Zane!
Year 8:
Hayley Alder, Ella Brown & Layla Direen: For their participation, care and support for others during Cross Country Carnival.
Stella Wright: For her recent efforts and commitment to learning during Drama lessons.
Year 9:
Seth Sharman: Seth has continually put himself outside of his comfort zone and has demonstrated why he is an extremely valued member of the Year 9 cohort.
Tyrese Frimley-Turner: Tyrese has really stepped up his engagement and commitment to learning, proving to be a reliable and valuable member of the Elevate program.
Year 10:
Lane Bingham: For his settled and mature approach to his learning.
Levi Swift: For continued focus and application in all subjects.
Year 7 students have continued to impress with the manner in which they have settled in to their learning. Last week, the majority of students participated in their first Kings Meadows High School Cross Country Carnival. Students from Year 7 showcased their athletic prowess and team spirit, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the day. Events like these not only highlight the sporting talents within our school but also foster a sense of community and house pride. Congratulations to Rhys (7C) and Ellah (7A) for achieving first place in their respective races! Additionally, well done to the boys in Lomond and the girls in Tamar, whose participation eclipsed that of the other houses!
In addition to our carnival, our Transition Leaders have been visiting and actively engaging with our feeder primary schools. With the intention of supporting students as they prepare to go through a change our leaders have recently experienced, they are exemplifying our updated values of Respect, Responsibility, Connection and Courage. These visits to our primary schools are an integral part of our commitment to ensuring a smooth transition for students as they embark on their high school journey. The leaders have been exemplary ambassadors, sharing insights and answering questions about life at Kings Meadows High School. This initiative has been instrumental in starting to build connections and easing the anxieties of future students, setting a positive tone for their eventual transition to high school.
Yesterday was a S.W.A.T. Day. There are one to two of these days per term, which are spent engaging in an alternative learning program that supplements our usual curriculum. Our most recent S.W.A.T. Day saw our students improving their understanding of respectful relationships, as well as strengthening relationships across the year group. This culminated in an inter-class competition after lunch, with each group determined to prove themselves the mat-ball kings!
Year 7 Contact Details
7A Class Teacher – Mrs Anu Grewal - anu.grewal@decyp.tas.gov.au
7B Class Teacher – Miss Isabella Darsaklis - isabella.darsakli@decyp.tas.gov.au
7C Class Teacher – Miss Eloise Hart - eloise.hart@decyp.tas.gov.au
7D Class Teacher – Mr Matt Battle - mathew.battle@decyp.tas.gov.au
7E Class Teacher – Mr Matt Chatwin - matthew.chatwin@decyp.tas.gov.au
Additional teachers working with Year 7:
Mrs Renee Lunson - renee.lunson@decyp.tas.gov.au
Mr George Edmondson - george.edmondson@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 7 Leader – Mr Scott Brewer - scott.brewer@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 7 AST – Mr Robert Johns - robert.p.johns@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 7 Assistant Principal - Mrs Kate Hume - kate.hume@decyp.tas.gov.au
We invite parents to contact us either by email or by phoning the school 6343 1000.
I would like to start our newsletter this week by congratulating Miss Attard and Mr Warren for their efforts in organising and supporting our Cross Country Carnival held on Thursday 9 May. I would also like to thank all the students who attended and participated in the event on the day. Our girls ran a terrific race and well done to Addison, Alice, Imani, Sophie and Lexi for running a strong race and finishing in the top five. Our boys ran an extremely competitive race with Coby winning (a new race record) and a very close finish between Lenny, George, Luke and Brodie. I wish our top five finishers all the very best at LSSSA when they next compete.
It was great to see all students having a go to finish the race and it was terrific to see their encouragement and support for each other before, after and during the race. I would like to highlight the efforts of Layla, Ella B and Hayley A for their support and encouragement of Preston. I was impressed with the kindness they showed in support of his participation and completion of the race and their willingness to think of the needs of others, not just themselves during the event. Thank you also to our Teacher Assistant Grady for completing the course with students on the day.
Our staff have been busy planning for S.W.A.T. Day (yesterday) with some action-packed learning programs and guest speakers presented during the day. Lauren Taylor presented for our students in the morning and helped them understand the importance of building their emotional fitness. Our new Launceston City Council Mayor Mr Matthew Garwood, presented after Lauren, further motivating our students by sharing insights around the various roles and activities he has participated in throughout his life and the benefits of following your heart and not always the crowd. After our guest speakers we helped students reflect on presentations by writing an article to be included in the next school newsletter followed by supporting them to write a resume in preparation for future employment opportunities. We finished our day with team-based activities earning Class of Kings points and helping to encourage teamwork and collaboration. I would like to thank Miss Attard and our staff for their planning and organisation during the day.
Finally, I would like to thank Mr Nankervis for his ongoing work in our Kings Meadows High School garden and his efforts in helping our students to grow produce that can be used when cooking in our school kitchens. Bunnings have recently donated mint, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic, cauliflower, onions, peas, broccoli, lettuce, silver beat, spinach, cabbage, strawberries and lemons which will be planted soon helping our students to become more hands on and sustainable with their learning while providing great links from paddock to plate.
Included in this newsletter is an article written by one of our students Sadie, about what she is currently learning about in Science this term. I am hoping to include more student written articles in future newsletters as a way of sharing information about what students have been learning in different learning areas.
Year 8 contact details:
8A Class Teacher – Mr Todd Nankervis - todd.nankervis@decyp.tas.gov.au
8B Class Teacher – Mr Leigh Richardson - leigh.richardson@decyp.tas.gov.au
8C Class Teacher – Ms Sherron Casey - sherron.casey@decyp.tas.gov.au
8D Class Teacher – Mrs Emma Dobson - emma.l.dobson@decyp.tas.gov.au
8E Class Teacher – Mr Dylan Warren - dylan.warren@decyp.tas.gov.au
8F Class Teacher – Mr Nick Stokes - nick.stokes@decyp.tas.gov.au
Additional teachers working with Year 8:
Mrs Jade Howard - jade.howard@decyp.tas.gov.au
Mrs Jo Bent - joanna.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 8 Leader – Miss Emma Attard - emma.attard@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 8 Leader – Mr Daniel Richardson - daniel.richardson@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 8 AST – Mr Nathan Karas - nathan.karas@decyp.tas.gov.au
Year 8 Assistant Principal – Mrs Kate Hume kate.hume@decyp.tas.gov.au
Students in Year 9 have had an excellent start to the term, with a key focus on effort and attitude in all areas of work. A theme for the term will be around preparing for career pathways, which coincides with the S.W.A.T. Day which occurred yesterday.
The S.W.A.T. Day was a highly engaging day, where various representatives from industries spoke to our students about pathways/careers. Some of the opportunities available will see popular ‘first job’ employers (McDonalds, Woolworths, Coles etc.) discussing the process involved in gaining employment and the requirements of an employee.
'Speak Up – Stay Chatty' were in attendance for the duration of the day to reinforce the importance our valuing mental health and knowing where and how to seek support when required.
As a leading Beacon school, we will offer a ‘trades’ Polish program for students aspiring to head down the VET career pathway. Representatives from the trade industry were present to work with the students selected for the program.
In addition, there will be a big focus on attendance for Term 2, ensuring students are at school and engaged in learning. If parents/carers have concerns regarding their child’s attendance, they are encouraged to contact their class teacher to discuss options moving forward.
Year 9 contact details:
9A Class Teacher – Mrs Jessica Crawford - jessica.crawford@decyp.tas.gov.au
9B Class Teacher – Mr Solomon Walker-Bowd – solomon.walker-bowd@decyp.tas.gov.au
9C Class Teacher – Mrs Joh Breen - joh.breen@decyp.tas.gov.au
9D Class Teacher – Mr Nathan Meurant – nathan.meurant@decyp.tas.gov.au
9E Class Teacher – Mr Lachlan Bryan – lachlan.bryan@decyp.tas.gov.au
9EL Class Teacher -
9F Class Teacher – Mr Mick Bent - mick.bent@decyp.tas.gov.au
Additional teachers working with Year 9:
AST - Mr Jake Chamberlain - jake.chamberlain@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade Leader - Mr Sean Stevenson – sean.stevenson@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade Leader - Mr Sam Maddern – sam.maddern@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade AST - Mr Brendan Poke – brendan.poke@decyp.tas.gov.au
Year 9 Assistant Principal - Ms Kate Blaubaum - kate.blaubaum@decyp.tas.gov.au
Celebrations
We are fast approaching the halfway point for our Year 10’s final year at Kings Meadows High School. Key moments are happening and memories being made such as Cross Country, Winter Sport, the Bulldog Cup, Launceston Competitions and College Open Days. These are all significant parts of the Year 10 experience for many students and we would like to congratulate all students who have put their hand up to make the most of these opportunities so far. As Year 10 is an important transition step in moving forward into the next phase of education, training and/or work, it is vital for our students to aim to really set themselves up for that next step and be prepared to take the opportunities that may present themselves. Our S.W.A.T. Day focus was on looking forward to 2025 and ensuring students are aware of their options. The majority of our students will choose between Launceston College and Newstead College as their next step in education, therefore attendance at Open Days for both colleges is essential.
What are we learning at the moment?
English – Novel Study (This Is How We Change The Ending)
Maths – Non-Linear Algebra
History – World War II and the Expansion of the Japanese Empire
Science – Physics (Newton’s 3 Laws)
HPE – World Games & Community Safety
These core subject areas provide vital learning for our Year 10 students. By regularly sharing current areas of study allows parents/carers to have meaningful conversations with students about their learning. If you would like to know more, please contact the relevant teacher.
Grade Focus
Our focus for Year 10 this term is making positive choices and being responsible for our own learning. Following the school R.O.C.K.S. is one element of this focus, as is ensuring we make the most of learning opportunities we are presented with. The core subject areas mentioned above and all other option and enrichment subjects, provide meaningful learning and preparation for what comes after Year 10. These opportunities can only be maximised if students are attending school and demonstrating positive learning behaviours in all classes.
Important Dates
- Bulldog Cup – Wednesday 22 May
- Science and Engineering Challenge – Thursday 23 May
- Interhigh Cross Country – Friday 24 May
- Student Free Day - Friday 7 June
- Long Weekend - Monday 10 June
Year 10 Contact Details:
10A Class Teacher – Mr Chris Murray - chris.murray1@decyp.tas.gov.au
10B Class Teacher – Mrs Rebecca Glasby - rebecca.glasby@decyp.tas.gov.au
10C Class Teacher – Miss Mikhala Graham - mikhala.graham@decyp.tas.gov.au
10D Class Teacher – Mrs Belinda Selby - belinda.selby@decyp.tas.gov.au
10E Class Teacher – Mr Ben Killalea - ben.killalea@decyp.tas.gov.au
10EL Class Teacher - Miss Emily Lovegrove - emily.lovegrove@decyp.tas.gov.au
10F Class Teacher – Miss Steph Sheedy - steph.sheedy@decyp.tas.gov.au
Additional Teachers working with Year 10:
Mr Richard Goss - richard.goss@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 10 Leader – Mrs Nicole Lynch - nicole.lynch1@decyp.tas.gov.au
Grade 10 Leader – Mr Stuart Withington (stuart.withington@decyp.tas.gov.au)
Grade 10 AST – Mr James Guy (james.guy@decyp.tas.gov.au)
Year 10 Assistant Principal - Ms Kate Blaubaum - kate.blaubaum@decyp.tas.gov.au
LAUNCESTON COMPETITIONS - DANCE:
A big congratulations to all students from Year 8, 9 and 10 who performed at the Launceston Competitions for Dance last Tuesday, 7 May. All students did an amazing job on stage and represented the school with pride.
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YEAR 10 EXTRA TRANSITION VISITS:
Last week, a small group of our Year 10 students participated in some extra transition visits at Newstead and Launceston College. It was a fantastic opportunity to see what courses and opportunities are available in Years 11 and 12. Thank you to Newstead and Launceston Colleges for showing us around!
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GRADE 6 TRANSITION - CROSS COUNTRY:
With the carnival taking place last week, representatives from our feeder primary schools were invited to participate, as part of the transition process into 2025. Making connections was the key focus for the future athletes of Kings Meadows High School.
On Wednesday 8 May, Kings Meadows High School hosted an exhilarating AFLW Gala Day, bringing together teams from Deloraine High School, St Marys District High School, St Helens District High School and Brooks High School. The event celebrated sportsmanship, camaraderie and the spirit of AFL, with a special emphasis on inclusivity and the introduction of new players to the game.
Kings Meadows entered the competition with a predominantly junior-based team composed of girls who had never played football before. Despite their inexperience, the Kings Meadows team demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and determination, showcasing their willingness to learn and embrace a new sport. Their participation highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for young girls to explore and enjoy different athletic pursuits.
Throughout the day, matches were played with a focus on fun and learning rather than fierce competition. Coaches and senior players from all schools offered guidance and encouragement, helping the novice players understand the rules and develop basic skills. The supportive atmosphere allowed the girls to gain confidence and build a sense of team spirit.
The Kings Meadows team, despite being newcomers, showed remarkable progress as the day unfolded. Their enthusiasm was infectious and they quickly adapted to the game's dynamics. Spectators and fellow players alike applauded their efforts, appreciating the sportsmanship and positive attitude displayed by the young team.
A special thanks goes to the umpires who officiated the matches. These umpires practiced the skills they learned at the umpiring clinics held the week before. Their dedication and professionalism ensured that games ran smoothly and fairly and encouraged the new players to have a go, with the umpires assisting these players as they went with rules and techniques. Spectating AFL Tasmania representatives were so impressed that the umpires were invited to officiate the AFL half-time Auskick games at the Hawthorn v St Kilda game at UTAS stadium over the following weekend, earning themselves tickets to the event and on-field access at the highest level of AFL.
The success of the gala day at Kings Meadows High School emphasised the value of inclusive sports events in promoting physical activity, teamwork and self-confidence among young students.
On Thursday 9 May, Kings Meadows High School held their annual cross country event. The carnival looked a little different this year, with students in Years 7 and 8 participating in Blocks 1 and 2, whilst the senior school students in Years 9 and 10 participated throughout Block 3. Over the course of the day, the event ran smoothly. It was extremely pleasing to see the majority of all students participating and having a red hot go throughout the day.
Tamar was the winning house on the day, finishing with a final points tally of 413, followed by Esk in second place on 368, narrowly finishing ahead of Lomond on 365, whilst Nevis rounded the houses out on 351 points.
We thank all students for their amazing efforts and enthusiasm throughout the day and give special mention to students from Norwood Primary School, Perth Primary School, Longford Primary School, Youngtown Primary School and Glen Dhu Primary School.
Please see below the top three runners from each year level:
Year 7 Boys |
Year 7 Girls |
Year 8 Boys |
Year 8 Girls |
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1st |
Rhys Walker |
Kiara Glynn and Ellah-June Dudman (Dead Heat) |
Coby Praciak |
Addison McKercher |
2nd |
Blair Bishop |
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Lennox Hazell |
Alice Patten |
3rd |
Chase Tombleson
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Ignatia Van Der Pols |
George Darsaklis |
Imani Davern |
Year 9 Boys |
Year 9 Girls |
Year 10 Boys |
Year 10 Girls |
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1st |
Tyler Praciak
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Lacie Pearton |
Noah Colgrave |
Meleyah Dudman |
2nd |
Noah Robinson
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Lucy Stone |
Ali Agha Heydari |
Maddison Medwin |
3rd |
Aidan Burnie
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Ruby Steel |
Hudson Langerak |
Lucy Oliver |
Hello! It’s National Chaplaincy Week (19-26 May), so I thought I would take the opportunity to share about the chaplaincy service offered at Kings Meadows High School.
Chaplains aren’t counsellors, social workers, or case managers, but we complement other school support services by providing pastoral care support. This is available for all students and their families and any school staff, religious or not.
I’m at school every Monday and Friday and start each day with breakfast club, serving toast and Milo at school from 8am. I then spend my time mostly hanging out with students, talking about friendship issues, family breakdown, mental health, school pressures and everything in between. There’s no judgement; I’m just here to listen and be a friend and support students to get the help they need. If you’d like to access this kind of support, just get in touch with the school, or contact me at hannah.page@decyp.tas.gov.au.
I’m so thankful for the opportunity to be a chaplain at Kings Meadows High School, as I get to contribute to young people feeling valued, loved and safe at school and have heaps of fun!
If you’d like to find out more about what chaplains do in schools, you can find a 2024 National Snapshot with all the stats and information at suchaplaincy.org.au/snapshot.
Thanks for reading! I hope this term is a good one for you! Hannah
With winter sport having commenced last week, this is a reminder to families that students need to come to school on Wednesdays (seniors) and Thursdays (juniors) with all their necessary playing equipment. For football - boots, guernsey, mouthguard, shorts and socks. For netball - dress or polo and shorts, shoes and socks and for soccer - jersey, boots, socks, mouthguard and shinpads. If any students are injured, they need to notify their coaches as soon as possible prior to their next game. Receiving this information an hour before a game is due to start makes putting a team together difficult for coaching staff. Similarly, if students forget their playing equipment on the day, coaches need to be notified as soon as possible.
The roster is available for students on the daily news sheet but will also be posted for families on the school Facebook page on Mondays. Any changes will be updated on both as soon as the information is available. Any questions about winter sport can be directed to your child’s coach, or to Emma Attard at the school.
CATERING & FOOD TECHNOLOGY EXCURSION:
On Tuesday, Kings Meadows High School Catering and Food Technology students went on an excursion to Launceston College Restaurant (Elcies). The current Certificate II in Cookery and Certificate II in Hospitality students at Launceston College catered and served a fantastic lunch to students.
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On Monday, the Senior Child Studies class visited Glen Dhu Primary School to support some of their students in the 'Launching into Learning' program, Grade 1, Prep and Kindergarten classes. It was a wonderful opportunity to put our learning into practice and work with some of the young children in our local community. Thank you to Glen Dhu Primary School for inviting us to visit.
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In science with Mr Stokes, we have recently learned about physical and chemical changes and their differences. Physical changes involve alterations in the appearance or state of matter without changing its chemical composition such as melting or freezing on the other hand, chemical changes result in the formation of substances and produce different chemical changes like rusting or burning. A chemical change occurs when substances combine to form a new substance with different properties than the original substance. During a chemical change bonding between atoms are broken and new bonds are formed resulting in a rearrangement of atoms. This process is often accompanied by changes and energy such as the release or absorption of heat or light. Examples of chemical changes include combustion, resting and cooking food.
A physical change is a type of change that alters the form appearance of a substance without changing its chemical composition. It involves reversible modifications such as melting, freezing, boiling, condensation and dissolving. Unlike chemical changes physical changes do not create new substances but rather transform the state or shape of matter.
In one of our lessons recently we had to learn how hand-warmers were made and how they work and how we could make one. Hand-warmers operate by utilising a chemical reaction that produces heat when exposed to air. This reaction typically involves iron powder, salt, activated charcoal and water components sealed into a pouch to prevent the reaction occurring prematurely when the pouches opened the reaction generates heat that can last for several hours. Hand warmers are manufactured by mixing the ingredients together, sealing them in a pouch, and then packaging them for sale. The process is relatively simple and cost-effective making hand warmers a popular choice for outdoor activities in weather.
Chemical changes and physical changes are two distinct processes that occur in matter. Physical changes involve alterations in the physical properties of a substance such as shape, size or state of matter. Chemical changes result in the formation of new substances with different chemical properties. Understanding the differences between these two types of changes is crucial and various scientific fields including chemistry and material science comprehend the mechanisms and characteristics of chemical and physical changes. Scientists can manipulate matter to create new materials, develop innovative technologies and advance our understanding of the natural world.
In conclusion. The study of chemical and physical changes is fundamental in unlocking the potential of matter and driving scientific progress.
Understanding the distinction between chemical and physical changes holds great significance enabling us to comprehend various transformations that matter can undergo by recognising physical changes such as changes and states or shape we gain insight into the behaviour of substances altering their chemical composition.
On the other hand, comprehending physical changes allows us to grasp the fundamental alterations occurring at the molecular level, resulting in the formation of new substances. This knowledge empowers us to make informed decisions, solve problems and explore the world of science with a deeper understanding.
Made and written by Sadie Fullard
Wednesday 22 May | Bulldog Cup - SLFC |
Friday 24 May | Interhigh Cross Country Carnival |
Friday 7 June | STUDENT FREE DAY |
Monday 10 June | PUBLIC HOLIDAY |
Monday 8 July - Friday 19 July | Term 2 School Holidays |
Leadership Staff
Principal |
Cary Stocks |
Assistant Principal 9/10 |
Kate Blaubaum |
Acting Assistant Principal 7/8 |
Kate Hume |
Acting Assistant Principal |
Claire Lovitt |
School Business Manager |
Wendy Dalton |
Support Staff
Psychologist |
Anita Markham |
Wednesday & Thursday (every second Monday) |
Social Worker |
Jasmine Poslon |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday |
School Nurse |
Danni Seadon |
Mondays & every second Wednesday |
Chaplain |
Hannah Page |
Monday & Friday |