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Hi all
The Lab Tech at Kellyville High School, Sydney NSW, is leaving at the end of term 2. If anyone is interested in this position (5 days per week) , please contact Kellyville High to find out more. (02) 8824 5955

Hi Kerri, Oakhill College is advertising a part time position. If you're interested in that one let me know your email and I'll sent you the information.
Regards, Tracey

Thanks for that bigmack, it was only last week I thought that I should try to get ours working a bit better but had no idea where to start.

Anyone interested?

Castle Hill High is looking for a part time lab assistant. The position will begin on the 9th of March for 1 day per week. In Term 2, this will increase to 3 days per week for the first 6 weeks and then continue for 1, 2 or possibly 3 days for the rest of the year. Teachers are all really easy to wo...

Have never used lab coats in any of the schools I've worked at.

We got ours in the government upgrade but I wanted more shelves and found that CSM Office Furniture Solutions were the supplier. I'm very happy with it and the extra shelves.

Serrata have what they call a "Hand Protector" it's for 8mm glass tubing . Code: 1011801 $14.50 + GST. I'm going to get one with my next order.

Hi Merilyn,
Sorry to be a pest but I'd love a copy of your awesome booklet too please.
TRACEY.KING3@det.nsw.edu.au

Thanks
Tracey King

We would love the core science books if they haven't already gone thanks Merilyn. Tracey

I have a Biology Technicians Diploma from many years ago. When I came back into the school system I did the Certificate III Educational Support (Science).

From "The Laboratory" Add 25g of calcium hydroxide to 1L distilled water. Shake and allow to settle. Draw off clear liquid (saturated solution). Each time you have used some limewater just add more water to the remaining solution, shake again and let settle. You can keep doing this until a...

The Bragg Science Competition is being held at the moment for students in years 7-10. Just Google UNSW Bragg writing competition for information.

I have a re-magnetiser but haven't found it to be very effective so I decided to gradually replace them.
Tracey

Haines has them in their 2015 catalogue (Page 148). They are called Stoppers-PTFE. Goes by the Quick Fit sizes, e.g 19/26. Maybe you could have to contact them to see if they have anything smaller.

There is a Professor Plums at Crows Nest NSW that is a science based shop. They may be able to get items you need if they haven't already got them.

Could you please tell me what "Longneck Lagoon" involves ? I can't find it on the summary sheet.

In our new labs these are the signs they put up;
FIRE BLANKET
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
EXTINGUISHER CO2 USED FOR PAINT, OIL (etc)
EYE PROTECTION MUST BE WORN IN THIS AREA
FOOT PROTECTION MUST BE WORN IN THIS AREA
EMERGENCY EYE WASH
NOTICE STAFF ONLY (on the prep room door)

I now do all my shopping through our home ecomonics assistant ,who puts an order in via woolies online every week. I have also used bunnings as we have an account there. Anything else the teachers want (or if they don't order on time) they have to buy and claim back themselves.

I didn't get a work sheet but I have written "Squishy circuits - Google" in my notes. I have scribbled a few notes if you have no success with google let me know and I will Fax my scribble to you.
Tracey