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Hi, I'm looking for a Lab Assistant to do some relief work in the Science Faculty at Blacktown Girls High School From 29.5.2017 until my return approximately 31.7.2017. Person is welcome to come and visit with me and our SANG group (Science Assistant Networking Group) next Wednesday, 24.5.2017 for m...

Hi everyone, I noticed this last Monday and a warning was posted on the screen saying it was about to expire in 7 days and to contact your administrator. I rang Chemwatch in Melbourne and spoke to a gentleman there who said that was correct and that DET schools were two versions behind in Chemgold I...

Hi, if you go to macca's post in "I didn't think they needed to" under the board index it is there

Rosemary

Hi, a question about Mercury. I need a small sample of mercury for Year 12 physics and would like to be able to buy it sealed in a clear glass container so they can observe the qualities of the metal but not actually touch it. Serrata have 500gms but only in an amber bottle. Not really suitable. Plu...

Hi Rosalie

Do you have McMillan Physics 1 from 2000 edition on or Heinemann Senior Science Preliminary. Any copies would be great we will pay postage.

Rosemary

Hey smiley the idea did cross my mind.

Marine studies do need a little hands-on experience and I could just tag along. Though would prefer a week on Bedarra island but don't think $10,000 is enough.

After my paper towel issue I have just found out that our faculty has been given $10,000 for new equipment following a science revue last year :clap3: :clap3: I was wondering what would be essential items to buy apart from usual general equipment considering this is a senior high school. It is quite...

Whoo slarti Thanks for the positive vibe but I think this deputy is a lost cause!

Maybe we could have handdryers installed instead save on the paper and good for the environment

Rosemary

Thanks for all you comments. There are certainly differing views as to who is to supply what. I spoke to the Deputy Principal yesterday as he is in charge of the cleaners and building requirements etc. He worked out that it was less than 3 cents per student for science to supply paper towel and sinc...

I have been looking at our purchases and we spend over $200 year in paper towel, hand wash etc for science labs out of our science budget.

I was wondering if any other school has to supply their own paper towel and handwash or does it come out of general funds?


Rosemary

Hi, have you tried the abattoir? I can get sheep brains from them with a week's notice plus at another abattoir I can get horse or beef parts.

Rosemary

I must not be thinking clearly at the moment. The DER netbooks given to yr 9 last year can not have any new software installed on them unless the DET issue an update for every netbook in the state. So collecting Science data with a netbook supplied by the DET is not possible at present but it maybe ...

I don't know if this is helpful as we haven't got them yet but we are upgrading to the Vernier dataloggers. As of next year the students arrive at school with their netbooks. Our HOD is looking at Software and sensors that are compatible with them and found a range of sensors and interfaces that wil...

Thanks so much Lorrae for your help. I went on the website and found it. plus you can get replacement discs as well.

Rosemary

Hi all and welcome back, I am hoping someone can help me find a superconductor levitation kit for physics. This is for stage 6 Physics and uses liquid nitrogen. I found one in USA online but it would be easier if I could purchase it in Australia and I can't seem to find one . Has anyone used this in...

Just read the happy news Noona and a summer baby how wonderful. I saw a sign on a daycare centre that read

"Babies, what a wonderful way to start people" and I couldn't agree more

Congrats and enjoy your new little man

Rosemary

I agree with you Pattie and LizzieB great conference. I didn't get to try embedded specimens but heard how great it was and am inspired to have a go myself. I have a lovely diamond python that would make a terrific specimen but I think I will try something small first. My congrats to the committee :...

Well congrats

I hope you don't have too many stairs to climb and what we all want a nice new prep room. Enjoy life over there. I may see you at St Mary's

Rosemary

Hi Jazz

Haven't talked to you for ages. Where did you move to? Have you left the catholic system and moved over to the dark side?
Would love to know.

Rosemary

Ah the ongoing saga with junket! The reason the junket tablets were taken off the shelves from talking to IGA staff 2 years ago was that the tablets were being used as a base for illegal drugs . Who would have thought. 8O Now why the powder is kept behind the counter I can't tell you but good to hea...