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Hi Megs
Could I also have a copy of your policy too?
mphilpott@sje.woll.catholic.edu.au
Just had and OH&S inspection this morning!
Thanks Rita

Hi Everyone Has anyone read the results of the lab technician's survey? It gives a good run down on what we are about! Below is the website you need. Survey results http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/ScienceTechnologymathematics/Documents/Status%20of%20School%20Science%20Technicians%20report.pdf Rita

Thanks for the tips.
I checked out Bunnings on the weekend.
They have a variety of grades 0,1,2,3. 500g rolls @ $10.59ea.

Rita

Hi
We have a phone in the upstairs staffroom. Can't always hear it ring when in the prep rooms. When I do hear it and start up the stairs... it stops!

Rita

Hi All,

When I started at the school we had a couple of large 'spools' (or rolls) of steel wool. Supplies are now dwindling. Does anyone know where they may have been purchased from?
I can't seem to find them in my catalogues. Appreciate your help.

Rita

Hi All

It is that time of year again!
Does anyone have any interesting tax deductions since last year?
Does anyone claim books, stationery or such?

Rita

Hi again A teacher mentioned fish heads and gills. I approached the local fish market and obtained a number of fish heads with gills (no cost-their waste product). Prac went so well the other teachers had asked for them too. The smell was getting to some people after the six classes had done their p...

Thanks for the suggestions
appreciate them
Rita

Hi Everyone
Re: Yr 7 and animals
We have our nature walks and collecting bugs and examining them with microscopes and magnifying glasses. There is a collection of vertebrates and invertebrates to look at in class. I am interested to know what pracs you may do with Year 7 and bugs/animals.

Rita

Hi Annette
I too would like a copy of the list ---- mphilpott@sje.woll.catholic.edu.au
Much appreciated
Rita

Hi Annette
I too would like a coopy of the list ---- mphilpott@sje.woll.catholic.edu.au
Much appreciated
Rita

Would someone be so kind as to tell me where I can purchase 'gram positive agar plates'?
Are they a commonly used item?

Thanks
Rita

Hi maree
Would you please send further details of the prac to me? Fax 02-44 231 666
Greatly appreciate it.
Rita

Are there any websites accessible by catholic staff? I can't access any det sites.

Rita

Equipment:
2 jaffas (eyes), 1 mintie (middle section), 1 banana (tail end) per student
pipe cleaners (legs, antennae etc)
cellophane to hold lollies together and for wings
sticky tape
scissors

Students are asked to make a bug. Some students are very creative.
Lots of fun.

Rita

Hi
I use a pressure cooker. Had no troubles yet.
Rita

Hi All,
I have posted the prac using Borax under the Recipe Heading.
Sorry for not posting earlier...I couldn't find it. (It was hiding in right folder, wrong section!)

Rita

Our videos are going onto "Clickview". Data projector is connected to laptop (on its on mobile stand), and viewed in classroom via white screen. Less cumbersome than TV,video and DVD players moved from classroom to classroom.
Rita

We had a happy meal (including coke) in a blender. Poured this into a measuring cylinder and let stand until the next class. Two layers of fats were found. Fat content could then be measured.
Am trying to attach photo.
Rita

It came in very handy for me! Thanks
Rita