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by smeee
05 Mar 2018, 13:21
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Education Matters
Replies: 6
Views: 4335

Re: Education Matters

Education Matters has been taken over by Scorpio Technology

https://www.scorpiotechnology.com.au/

Hope that helps
by smeee
21 Feb 2018, 11:42
Forum: Announcements
Topic: volunteer request
Replies: 0
Views: 8194

volunteer request

Can anyone help out with this request ? Contact directly with Faye if you are able to help.... I hold a B.Sc Hons(Micro) Degree, second major Biochemistry and am seeking to get back into the work force by volunteering my services as an assistant to school science laboratory technicians. I live in Ho...
by smeee
16 Feb 2018, 08:56
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Casual work in Catholic System
Replies: 0
Views: 8227

Casual work in Catholic System

Does anyone have a CEO number and would like to go on a casual list ?
Please email your details
margaret.croucher@syd.catholic.edu.au
Mob 0405 244 862
by smeee
07 Feb 2018, 09:58
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Goodbye - it's been a journey
Replies: 13
Views: 8961

Re: Goodbye - it's been a journey

Goodbye Narelle
Its been great to have you onboard in this forum. We will miss you. :cry2:
The DoE has a lot to answer for to lose a special person like you from Science. :redcard:
When are they going to wake up ?? :mad:
by smeee
06 Feb 2018, 10:08
Forum: The Lab Tech Position
Topic: 2 week block in Gympie
Replies: 0
Views: 10012

2 week block in Gympie

CAN YOU HELP OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN ?? Gympie State High School needs a helping hand. This message is going a lot further than Gympie, but lab techs are the kind of people who know the right people. Gympie State High School has two full time technicians. One of them is off for two weeks 12 - 23 Mar...
by smeee
22 Nov 2017, 09:16
Forum: Announcements
Topic: CONASTA 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 5888

CONASTA 2018

Abstract submissions are now open for CONASTA 67, the national science education conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association. Please consider presenting a workshop at this great conference. Follow the link here . . . http://asta.edu.au/conasta It would be wonderful to see a lot of you ...
by smeee
29 Aug 2017, 12:32
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Length of Chemical Storage
Replies: 18
Views: 7628

Re: Length of Chemical Storage

Wow !!!
Leaving Certificate Chemistry - that's like pre-1968.
And...the coloured storage groups

But I guess its a start
Some of my chemicals go wayyy back to Government Stores and Government Supply days and I'm sure haven't been used since then too.
Time for a clearance methinks
by smeee
29 Aug 2017, 08:35
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Spray Painting booth
Replies: 4
Views: 2943

Re: Spray Painting booth

I asked our Trade Training School here if they had one but they don't do spray painting but I contacted OnGuard and this is their reply "Unfortunately we do not have an SOP for the Spray Booth. This equipment is prohibited in Dept of Education schools because it requires ‘health surveillanceâ...
by smeee
14 Aug 2017, 11:05
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: multi- well glass tiles
Replies: 10
Views: 6276

Re: multi- well glass tiles

Serrata has these - not glass but clear - also out of stock :-(

http://www.chemtalk.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=451/products/sear ... ting+plate

You can also use an OHP sheet over a grid (if that makes sense)
by smeee
14 Aug 2017, 10:21
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET NSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 5923

Re: ASET NSW annual conference

This is the online link to register for the ASET conference

https://aset.wildapricot.org/event-2569757/Registration

For those of you who have sent registration by hard copy - your details will be transferred to the online registration
by smeee
09 Aug 2017, 12:48
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET NSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 5923

Re: ASET NSW annual conference

Oaks Hyde Park Plaza is where I usually stay. If you book direct ask for corporate rate (DoE)
by smeee
08 Aug 2017, 12:00
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET NSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 5923

Re: ASET NSW annual conference

As in the past we are agreeable to getting your selections in first - we know what its like getting payments from the SAM/Business manager etc
by smeee
08 Aug 2017, 11:10
Forum: Announcements
Topic: ASET NSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 5923

ASET NSW annual conference

Hi everyone
Please find details of ASET annual conference being held 18/19 September at Sydney Grammar School.
Important to get your workshop selections in - first in best dressed - payment can be made when approved
fLYER AND REGISTRATION.docx
Workshops on offer ASET NSW Conference 2017.docx
by smeee
19 Jul 2017, 12:14
Forum: Announcements
Topic: PD day Orange
Replies: 0
Views: 5492

PD day Orange

ASET NSW will be presenting a PD day in Orange on Friday 25 August. The theme is "Compliance in Science" and details are attached.
Please don't hesitate to contact me for any further information
2017 PD day.docx
by smeee
15 Jun 2017, 10:16
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Full time position commencing Term 3
Replies: 0
Views: 5546

Full time position commencing Term 3

There is an ad for a full time Lab Tech on the North Shore starting term 3 on teachers.on.net (see link below): http://www.teachers.on.net/view/255689/?ref=c29ydFJlc3VsdHM9ZC5wb3N0ZWQmc29ydFJlc3VsdHNCeT1kZXNjJnNlYXJjaCU1Qm9iamVjdC5zdGF0ZSU1RD0y Applications close tomorrow so if you know anyone inter...
by smeee
30 May 2017, 12:57
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Even my teachers dont know this one???
Replies: 4
Views: 3235

Re: Even my teachers dont know this one???

Its for Yr 12 Chemistry - Qualitative tests for assessing water quality. I haven't got any so teacher will have to fudge it !
Not sure if we can use any other "molybdate"
The prac from conquering Chemistry doesn't give a molarity.
by smeee
30 May 2017, 12:53
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Water Hardness
Replies: 4
Views: 2795

Re: Water Hardness

Just replied Whspa
by smeee
30 May 2017, 12:23
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Water Hardness
Replies: 4
Views: 2795

Re: Water Hardness

Is this for Yr 12 Chemistry ? I just prepared it for our Yr 12's today.
If you email me I can send you back the details of the prac.

margaret.croucher@syd.catholic.edu.au
by smeee
18 May 2017, 09:01
Forum: Recipes and Pracs
Topic: Potassium Permanganate crystals
Replies: 18
Views: 8836

Re: Potassium Permanganate crystals

When my brother had chicken pox, my mother bathed him in potassium permanganate (as prescribed by doctor). She was heavy handed and he came out yellow !! :O