2025 Science Excursion – Exmouth, Western Australia
2025 – Science Excursion (IB & HSC) and Duke of Ed
Year 11 and Year 12
Exmouth Western Australia
Please note: This excursion is for Year 11 (2025) HSC and IB students who will be undertaking study in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Last Monday the Science Department and Duke of Ed ran a presentation for Year 11 and 12 students (2025), launching the upcoming Science excursion, planned for April 2025 to Exmouth Western Australia.
Just in case you missed it, here is a link to the presentation
This tour is for students currently in Year 10 (Year 11, 2025) who will be undertaking study in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. This experience will deepen the understanding of biodiversity, adaptations, evolution, ecosystems past, present and future, plus many more concepts.
Year 11 HSC (Year 12, 2025) electing to undertake Science Extension will also consider concepts around cultural observational knowledge, epistemology and current influences on scientific thinking as well as considering application of hypothesis development based on literature and publicly available data sets, various types of scientific methodology, using statistics to analyse data and how researchers report their findings and communicate scientific understanding.
Duke of Ed Silver or Gold Participants
Duke of Ed Silver or Gold participants will be able to count this as their Practice and Qualifying Adventurous Journey (AJ).
This excursion has been designed to comply with Duke of Ed AJ requirements and provides a fantastic opportunity to gain a better understanding of the beauty of nature and develop teamwork and leadership skills in the unique landscape of Western Australia.
Whilst exploring their chosen subjects, your daughters will be making lifelong memories and friendships while participating in activities such as camping, kayaking and snorkeling in a unique setting.
Here is the link to the Expression of Interest if you would like your daughter to attend the excursion, the deadline for EOI is next Monday 25 November 2024.
– Glen Mole
Duke of Ed Award Leader