Accelerated Science - Biology Practical Day
A group of St Paul's Year 8 students are acclerating in Stage 5 Science and attended an accelerated Science Biology practical day at the College. In 2026 they will begin the preliminary course in Investigating Science, a two unit Science course with the aim of sitting the HSC examination in 2027.
During the Biology day, students explored the evidence for the evolution of life, extracted DNA from strawberries and completed a series of dissections including cow eyes, sheep kidneys and hearts, fish (which were kindly donated by the Fisherman's Cooperative at Jerseyville) and rats.
These dissections give students an opportunity to investigate body systems, anatomy and compare the respiratory and circulatory systems of mammals and fish.
It is a NESA requirement that students in Science complete a significant percentage of practical work. This day was developed and presented by Ms Rayleigh Keith who teaches senior Biology at the College. In the coming weeks students will attend a similar day for Physics, hosted by senior Physics teacher, Miss Jade Tildsley. Other days are planned for Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Science with the relevant specialist teachers leading the sessions.
Ms Rayleigh Keith - Leader of Science