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by smeee
02 Jun 2008, 12:01
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Safety in Laboratories Training Course
Replies: 44
Views: 13389

Re: Safety in Laboratories Training Course

I am going as well. Lucky I checked dates as I was ready to go this Thurs and Friday :whistling2: :w00t:
Look forward to meeting you there :D
by smeee
17 Mar 2008, 18:45
Forum: Forum Support Desk
Topic: bell jars
Replies: 20
Views: 16586

Re: bell jars

Use a mobile phone as something different instead of a bell 8-)
by smeee
28 Feb 2008, 17:46
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: matchboxes
Replies: 29
Views: 8117

Re: matchboxes

I put in 5 matches because the more I send in to a class the more they waste and burn or is it just a boy thing ? I also agree that it depends on the teacher. Yesterday a class was testing metals and non-metals. I made 10 kits with various items to test for conductivity. Guess what ? 10 pieces of ma...
by smeee
22 Feb 2008, 11:26
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: ICE in case of emergency
Replies: 22
Views: 6026

ICE in case of emergency

This came from our school councillor today so I thought I would pass it along ICE campaign - "In Case of Emergency" We all carry our mobile phones with names & numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or f...
by smeee
12 Feb 2008, 13:03
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Position vacant
Replies: 1
Views: 1584

Re: Position vacant

More Positions Vacant :
Knox Grammar - Wahroonga NSW
Lab manager - F/T
Lab Technician F/T & P/T

email to
employment@knox.nsw.edu.au

or mail to

The Headmaster
Knox Grammar School
Pacific H'way
Wahroonga
NSW 2076

Closing date Friday 22 February 2008
by smeee
04 Feb 2008, 09:21
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Position vacant
Replies: 1
Views: 1584

Position vacant

Received this from Laurel.Yule@queenwood.nsw.edu.au If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Laurel on her email address Hi All I have accepted a position at Central Coast Grammar (very close to home so no more 3 hour car trips Hooray) and am looking for someone who might be able ...
by smeee
26 Oct 2007, 10:08
Forum: Announcements
Topic: STANSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 3943

Re: STANSW annual conference

Details of workshops are now available on the website

http://www.stansw.asn.au

Get in for Earlybird special
by smeee
03 Sep 2007, 13:35
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: 2007 Chemical Safety in Schools Update Course
Replies: 40
Views: 12055

Re: 2007 Chemical Safety in Schools Update Course

If you are thinking of going to the STANSW annual conference Friday 30 November, then there is a clash. :-(
I'm going to the Monday 26 Nov session.
St Mary's conference is 22/23 Nov
by smeee
13 Aug 2007, 13:32
Forum: Sourcing Materials & Eq Repairs
Topic: Eyes for dissection
Replies: 28
Views: 15894

Re: Eyes for dissection

For Sydney based Labbies requiring hearts, kidneys, eyes etc...

Meat Wholesalers at Lot 4, 1-21 Madeline St, South Strathfield are great. Give them a couple of days notice and they will get them in for you. Cash only and they close at 1pm.
Jon McGeoch Ph : 9642 8888
by smeee
10 Aug 2007, 18:45
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Nasty tasting, anti-fingernail biting stuff
Replies: 10
Views: 3997

Re: Nasty tasting, anti-fingernail biting stuff

I used to buy it as "bitter aloes"
by smeee
03 Aug 2007, 11:34
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Science Week
Replies: 10
Views: 4321

Re: Science Week

Steve Spangler science has demos and instructions on some interesting pracs
by smeee
31 Jul 2007, 11:33
Forum: Announcements
Topic: STANSW annual conference
Replies: 7
Views: 3943

STANSW annual conference

Lab Tech program/workshops being held within STANSW annual conference Friday Nov 1 at UNSW. Check website http://www.stansw.asn.au for more details as they become available.
by smeee
04 Jul 2007, 19:14
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Explosion in science block in NSW
Replies: 5
Views: 2961

Re: Explosion in science block in NSW

Todays Daily Telegraph states that there was an explosion at Hay War Memorial High School but they weren't sure what caused it 8O 8-[
by smeee
26 Mar 2007, 09:15
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: new courses and training for labies
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

I am in my second year of Cert 111. It is classed as a Traineeship and is fully funded by the government. It doesn't cost the school any $$$ just your time off to attend training, 2 days a term. I even have a travel concession pass. I thought it was a joke when I received application so I filled it ...
by smeee
09 Mar 2007, 16:11
Forum: Safety with Chemicals
Topic: Suitable Shoes
Replies: 31
Views: 9454

Homy Peds are comfortable...and leather as well. I have a pair of black leather ankle boots.
Large pharmacies usually carry a good range or if you are anywhere near the factory outlet.
by smeee
30 Jan 2007, 08:11
Forum: Free classifieds - 4 sale/swap/wanted/giveaway
Topic: Free Laboratory Handbook
Replies: 1
Views: 2036

Hi Stephanie
Being from a poor school I would be delighted to take you up on your offer
Cheers
Margaret
by smeee
07 Sep 2006, 12:30
Forum: Announcements
Topic: STANSW Annual Conference
Replies: 9
Views: 4317

Start with CEO or DET down your way and ask about a Professional Development day and indicate to them what sort of workshops you would like to see. I can make enquiries to STANSW through my role as councillor but would need help as its too difficult to organise a mini conference from a distance. Ano...
by smeee
04 Sep 2006, 09:20
Forum: Announcements
Topic: STANSW Annual Conference
Replies: 9
Views: 4317

STANSW Annual Conference

Hi Everyone 8-) Just a reminder that registration is now open for the STANSW Annual conference being held at UNSW 1/2 December 2006. Workshops for Lab Techs are being held on Friday 1 Dec only. Details of workshops and registration form are availabe on the website http://www.stansw.asn.au/ Register ...
by smeee
01 Sep 2006, 13:02
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: Plastercine
Replies: 4
Views: 2441

Place in incubator on low temp (20C) for a few hours. When soft and pliable store in resealable sandwich bags.
by smeee
31 Jul 2006, 12:38
Forum: Chemistry and Labware - General
Topic: training opportunities?
Replies: 4
Views: 2480

Don't forget the STANSW annual conference 1/2 December at UNSW. Friday 1 December has workshops for Lab Techs. Information will be available soon on the STANSW website http://www.stansw.asn or email me for further information. margaret.croucher@lasalle.bankstown.syd.catholic.edu.au Whilst NSW doesn'...