2024 Yearbook

SCIENCE REFLECTION SCIENCE KLA CONOR QUINN

As the year comes to a close, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on the achievements and experiences of the Science Department at Hennessy Catholic College in 2024. This has been a year of growth, discovery, and success across both Junior and Senior classes. Our Junior students have made fantastic progress, engaging deeply with their studies and embracing new challenges. For our Senior students, 2024 marked the culmination of their hard work as they completed their HSC courses in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics. Their dedication to their studies has been inspiring, and we wish them all the best as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives. One of the year’s highlights was the Year 12 Sydney Excursion, where students visited the Museum of Human Disease, the Australian Museum, and Sydney University. These experiences provided valuable insights and hands-on learning opportunities that enhanced their understanding of key course content. Meanwhile, our Junior Science students participated in the Science and Engineering Day hosted at the Young PCYC. Competing against other schools, they demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills in a variety of engaging challenges. This year also saw the introduction of drones in Design and Technology classes, an exciting addition that has opened new doors for integrating cutting-edge technology into our teaching. We’re looking forward to building on this innovative start and further expanding our programs in the coming years. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work of the entire Science Department team. A special thank you to Ms. Philippa Butcher for her years of dedication and passion for teaching Science. While we are sad to see her go, we wish her the very best as she takes on her new role at Oran Park Anglican College.

At the same time, we are thrilled to welcome Ms Elaine Zukauskas, who will join our team in 2025, and to see Ms. Camille Carberry stepping into an expanded teaching role next year.

Looking ahead, 2025 will be an exciting time as we begin implementing the new NESA syllabus with Years 7 and 9 while also preparing fresh programs for Year 8 and Year 10 for 2026. The department is eager to embrace these opportunities to ensure our students continue to thrive in a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

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