Welcome to the Science Faculty.
Hi. My name is Kym Penman and I am the Head of Department for Science.
The staff in this faculty believe in delivering learning experiences that prepare students for multiple pathways ranging from direct employment to tertiary studies. With an ever increasing focus on global issues such as population density and climate change, Science is even more relevant than ever before.
Students in Year 7 to Year 10 Semester 1 cover the core National Curriculum in both their Science and Agriculture classes. They also have the option of elective subjects in Years 9 and 10. In Semester 2 of Year 10 students are given the option to trial one of more of the Senior Sciences. A variety of General and VET options exist for students in Years 11 and 12, with many different career pathways.
Science Program
Year 7 - 9 and Year 10 (Semester 1)
Australian Curriculum Science: A course that introduces Science as a way of knowing and develops 'Working Scientifically' for life long learning.
Year 9 and 10 (Electives)
Agricultural Science: A course that focuses on agricultural systems, practices and skills and the relationship between agriculture and society.
Maths/Science Enrichment: A course designed to develop talent, build on interest and encourage higher order thinking skills through utilisation of the school's Science and Mathematics resources and participation in external challenges and projects..
Year 11 and 12
Biology: A study of the natural systems of the living world.
Chemistry: A study of matter and its interactions.
Physics: A study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two.
Psychology: A study of the brain and its role in development, behaviour and interactions.
Agricultural Science: Study of the ways people manage natural resources.
Certificate ll in Rural Operations: A course designed to give students knowledge and practical experience in a range of rural operations.
Certificate ll in Sampling and Measurement: A course designed to give students knowledge and practical experiences in a range of scientific and laboratory operations.
Faculty Directory
Erin Armstrong
| 9 Science, 10 Agricultural Science
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Kerryn Asmus
| 9, 10 Science, 9 MET, 11 Physics
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Stephen Brandis
| 10 Science, 12 Chemistry, 11 Psychology, 12 Psychology
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Katie Hobbs
| 11 Biology
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Matthew Huth
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8 Science, 9, 10 Agricultural Science
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Peta Johnson
| 8, 9, 10 Science, 12 Biology
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Scott Kutzer
| 11 Physics
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Letitia Lynam
| 7 Science
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Sharni Masters
| 9, 10 Science, 11 Chemistry
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Bec Moore
| 7 Science 10 MET, 11 Biology
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Brendan Nolan
| 10 Agricultural Science, 11, 12 Cert II Rural Operations
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Kym Penman
| 9 Science, 11, 12 Cert II Sampling and Measurement
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Keeley Rigby
| 7 Science
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Melissa Schmocker
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7, 9 Science, 12 Physics
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Jordi Scott
| 11, 12 Cert II Sampling and Measurement
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Jason Smith
| 9 Agricultural Science
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Peter Sykes
| 7, 10 Science
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Jason Willy
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9 Science
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Zada Wright
| 7 Science, 12 Biology
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Annabel Wyatt
| 7, 8, 10 Science, 11 Chemistry
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Grace Wyatt
| 7, 8, 10 Science
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Lee Zampech
| 9 Science, 11, 12 Cert II Rural Operations
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Robyn Cahill
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Scientific technician
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| Jenny Robertson |
Scientific technician
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Madilan Heaven
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Ag Assistant
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