As the Head of Physical World, I am thrilled to welcome our new year 7's to the College!

All students in year 7 and 8 study Physical World, which is a cross-curricular subject that encompasses the learning areas of Science and Humanities. It nurtures student’s natural curiosity about the increasingly culturally diverse and dynamically interconnected world around them. Physical World teachers support this through developing students' understanding of the world, past and present, and developing students' ability to respond to challenges, now and in the future, in innovative, informed, personal and collective ways. Students are provided opportunities to develop an understanding of important science concepts and processes, the practices used to develop scientific knowledge, of science’s contribution to our culture and society, and its applications in our lives.

Physical World curriculum supports students to develop knowledge, understandings and skills to make informed decisions about local, national and global issues. Students are provided the opportunity to develop critical and creative thinking skills and challenge themselves to identify questions and draw evidence-based conclusions. Physical World plays an important role in harnessing students’ curiosity and imagination about the world they live in and empowers them to actively shape their lives; make reflective, informed decisions; value their belonging in a diverse and dynamic society; and positively contribute locally, nationally, regionally and globally.

Our most exciting event this Semester is our annual Night at the Museum event. This is where students have the opportunity to present their study of History, through researching critical events and significant individuals from Ancient Times (year 7) and the Middle Ages (year 8). This will be held on Wednesday 24th of May, with all students expected to attend. Parents and carers may join our evening from 4pm onwards. More information will be disseminated via email closer to the date, but for now, add this to your calendar. It is one that is not to be missed!

I encourage all parents and carers to actively participate in their child's learning through checking OneNote and Seesaw, which is where all teacher feedback is disseminated. The first point of call is the classroom teacher for all matters pertaining to the classroom, however I can be contacted at all times on the College number, or at nmccl31@eq.edu.au should you have and queries or questions. The full list of Physical World teachers and their emails is in the table below:

I look forward to a wonderful year of Physical World together.

Warm regards,

Nahdia McClymont

Head of Physical World