Australia's Science Forum

Well, who would have thought we could chat on about dress code. I want a photo of Sassi in those red shoes. You must liven up your prep room :w00t: I have been at my school for over a year and have now earnt the right to have one of the school SASS shirts. WOW! So I don't have to worry about the top...

Hi, I also have a question on distilled water.
Is there an expiry date on distilled water? I make it through a still and I am now thinking I should put date on the spray bottles I make up. Is this correct? Does it deteriorate over time like the chemical solutions?

Rosemary

Hi Noona, I think it is the same course. You do need the have the new Working in Science Manual to attend. The site for ordering this is https://www/det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/areas/sass/science.html for those who do not have it. I am planning to attend at Parramatta on 25-26 February as have just got...

Hi, I have just been given a flyer from my head teacher about a lab assistants course for SASS staff. I think it is open to everyone not just DET staff but is at present only in the Sydney area. There a 2 and one 3 day courses available in Feb and March at Holsworthy, Parramatta and Sydney. Topics c...

Thanks Sassi for the form. It looks very simple to use and welcome back to work you obviously decided to stay and see what happens. I hope you have a better year than last year. At least with new teachers you can train them the way you want.

Rosemary

Thanks Sassi,
What would we do without all your interesting info. Have a happy christmas. Hope you get to have a bit of Sweden in Australia.
Rosemary

To all the committee and behind the scene helpers. YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!! : :D I was so pleased to go for two days this year and get all the choices I wanted. I have learnt so much over the past year since I moved into science and can really impress the science staff with the lastest chemical and...

Hi, We have made soap for a Year 10 enrichment day this year with some success but the recipe we used came from "The Laboratory" a science manual for schools. I don't think you can make it without sodium hydroxide but we used 100ml 4M NaOH a little less toxic plus 10 dessertspoons dripping...

Thanks guys for all your help. I don't know where I would be without chemtalk. When I started at Wyndham a year ago I was very unsure about what I should be doing, especially with the storage and handling of chemicals. I have learnt a bit more over the year and can understand some of the language an...

Hi everyone, I am trying to stocktake at present and I seem to be having problems trying to find out what type of chemicals are what. eg are they organic, inorganic, nitrates, oxides etc. I can sometimes find the class they are in but not always. Does anyone know where I can find this info? I have l...

It must have been very hard for you Theresa during this sad time. I hope you can be comforted by all of us in the chemtalk family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Rosemary

Thanks guys I knew I could count on you. It will have a new home with all the acids

Rosemary

Hi all, I was wondering whether Bromine water should be stored in the flammable cupboard or with the acids? I know it can't be near sodium hydroxide but at present it is in the flammable cupboard. I was told by previous head teacher that it is very toxic so should be in the cupboard. The new HOD is ...

Glad to hear you all had a good break. How fit are some? Fire fighting and bike riding! Great community effort though. I spent the last two days of my holiday travelling to the airport and back. My daughter arrived back from the US after 1 year working as and Au Pair(nanny) in Washington and my son ...

Who thought of adding this to the curriculum ? I can't imagine how much extra work this must be for you. Hang in there remember only 71 days to Christmas and it will all be over.

Rosemary

Must be the age for overseas trips. My 14 yr old is also overseas for three weeks. He left last Friday with a school duke of ed excursion to USA. Hiking through the grand canyon etc. I know how you feel. Valium does sound good why didn't I think of that before he left. :cry2: I was ok until he rang ...

Thanks Sassi, We just had our graduation at Wyndham. Very formal affair with gowns for students. Nearly 3 hours of formal presentation and guest speakers with some student items. I'm sure the kids would have liked the Swedish way especially with the endless champagne and dancing. A great celebration...

Hi Richard, I have only just read about all the tragedy and devastation and am so glad that they found and charged the culprits. I suppose one good thing it happened near the end of term and not in the middle with exams. Enjoy your holiday. I hope the weather is good and you feel refreshed. A break ...

I agree with Richard. I went on the Data Logger course last year and the data logger I had an old vernier one that did not have a USB port so I could not use it . It was a bit of a waste of time for me. He also has his own datalogger Easylog which he promotes and they are very user friendly. If you ...

Hi everyone, you all deserve medals for all the work you do! I thought I was busy but I have nothing to complain about. Especially you Wendy, how does one person manage to prepare for all those science lessons by yourself? I'm exhausted just reading about it. You are all very special people to still...