Initiatives
During Term 4, Year 8 students participate in the Validation of Assessment 4 Learning and Individual Development (VALID) program, which is an interactive multimedia assessment that assists students to see the relevance of science and to make meaning of scientific knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes.
The Patch
The Patch is an area where students develop their skills in working agriculturally as well as social skills and team-work.
ICAS Science Competition
All students in Years 7 to 10 are encouraged to compete in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS). This examination will provide information on the progress of our students in comparison to others around Australia.
Senior students are also welcome to participate in ICAS. ICAS is held during Term 2.
Chemistry Quiz
The Australian National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ) is open to all students and provides them with a stimulating and enjoyable experience which encourages future engagement development in Chemistry.
The ANCQ is an hour long and is held during Term 2.
Staff
Mr Matchett – Head Teacher
Mr Ali
Mr Asante
Dr Bugeja
Mr Connor
Ms John
Mrs Kainth
Mrs Mitric
Mrs Raheja
Mr Tang
Titration Competition
The NSW Schools Titration Competition is a quantitative analytical competition open to NSW students currently enrolled in Senior Chemistry studying towards the Higher School Certificate.
Students compete in teams of three and, in ninety minutes, must complete a set of acid-base titrations to determine the unknown concentration of a weak acid.
The team's score will depend on the accuracy of the work of its members. The best score wins trophies for the team. They may then be invited to participate in the National Competition later in the year.
The NSW Schools Titration Competition is held in Term 2.
Aurecon Bridge Building Competition
Bringing engineering to schools, Aurecon runs an annual school bridge building competition involving year 8 and 9 students to raise awareness of the engineering profession among students. Our past participants have loved the challenge of constructing something themselves, finding out information on their own and learning the meaning behind compressive and tensile forces. Every year MFHS enters the bridge building competition, we continue to improve our bridge holding weight and our understanding of science and engineering.
The Aurecon Bridge Building Competition is held during Term 3.
