Science Week

What a wonderful week of discovery, curiosity and learning we have had so far as we celebrate Science Week, with this year’s theme, “Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all.”

Today, our Year 3–6 students were thrilled to welcome Young Tassie Scientists to our school. Students enjoyed interactive and informative sessions led by scientists working across a range of fascinating fields, including a Geophysicist, Marine Biologist, Climate Scientist and Psychological Scientist. These engaging sessions gave our students the opportunity to explore real-world science, ask questions and discover how scientific knowledge helps us understand and care for the world around us.

As a Christian school, we recognise that all creation belongs to God and that learning about the world around us can inspire wonder and gratitude for our Creator. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Psalm 19:1). Science provides wonderful opportunities for our students to seek understanding and appreciate the complexity, beauty and order of God’s creation.

The excitement does not stop there! Later this week, our Prep students will visit Elizabeth College to participate in fun, hands-on Science Week activities facilitated by students. We are also looking forward to 3/4 Hibbert sharing some of their Science learning at Amped on Friday.

What a week! We are grateful for the opportunity to nurture curious minds and encourage our students to use their gifts and knowledge to explore, steward and care for the world God entrusted to us.

Grainne Brocklesby - Acting Principal

Channel has participated in the Hobart Brixhibition, run by the Tasmanian Brick Enthusiasts for many years now. In fact, it's the 10th anniversary of running Brixhibition at Channel!

The competition is free for every student to enter. The judging categories are:

1. Kinder and Prep

2. Years 1 & 2

3. Years 3 & 4

4. Years 5 & 6 

There is one winner chosen from each category at our school, and one of these will be the overall winner. The overall winner from each school has the opportunity to display their build at the Hobart Brixhibition (a fantastic display, usually during the school holidays and worth a visit), and potentially win a GRAND PRIZE. At least one Channel student has taken first prize in the past! 

Should students wish to participate, all LEGO builds are due in the ARC for display on Monday 7 September. Sections winners will be announced by Friday 11 September. 

• Individual builds on any theme can be submitted - maximum measurements 52cm x 52 cm x 52 cms.

• Assembling a LEGO set (with or without instructions) is not permitted - builds need to come from the student's imagination and own skill.

• Group builds can be submitted for display but will not be part of the judging process (still fun!). 

Further details and answers to FAQs can be found on the library windows.  

Let's get building!

Mr Bint and Mrs Heit

Families of students from Prep to Year 6 are invited to come and watch each class group perform some pieces of music as part of a concert to showcase the arts. Each class group, from Prep to Year 6, as well as the school choir, will prepare some items for performance and it will be a short and sweet concert of roughly 50 mins duration. Due to space constraints, this performance will be for immediate family only. We look forward to sharing the music with you on 24 September! 

Nathaniel Richardson - Music Teacher