Science

History will look back on this time as a period of great scientific exploration and development. We will remember the vital role scientists, doctors, and nurses have all played in shaping our world and preserving humanity.

As society continued to adapt to a new ‘COVID normal’ way of life in 2021 so too did our Science faculty, adapting to technological and structural changes to deliver a meaningful and engaging curriculum to students. The success of the faculty is owed to our dedicated Science teachers and laboratory technicians. They have continued to work tirelessly throughout the year to enable students to reach their potential and excel in well-supported learning environments.

From exploring human impacts on ecosystems in Year 7; conducting energy audits at home in Year 8; investigating the coordination of body systems in Year 9; studying inheritance patterns in Year 10, to understanding the importance of achieving herd immunity in VCE Biology, students have been challenged by the curriculum to develop their critical thinking and scientific understanding through real-world applications.

It is our hope that our students are inspired by their studies of the scientific world. We look forward to seeing some of them pursue careers in Science and perhaps become agents of positive change and improvement for the world in which we live and for future generations.

George Stoforidis and Jennifer Vissenjoux Heads of Faculty Science at Mazenod allows us to expand our understanding of the world by teaching us fundamental knowledge through hands-on experiments. Students also get to know each other and their classmates by doing practicals in groups. The topics studied are important and relevant to our daily lives. Thevinu Gunatilaka and Thejas Brijesh (Year 8)

Maintaining a good knowledge of Science is extremely important as it will help shape future generations — whether it be by developing new technology or by finding medical advancements that will help society. Antonio Di Giovine and Joshua Ngieng (Year 9)

With engaging class discussions held online and group activities, as well as ongoing support from teachers, Senior students were equipped with the tools to achieve during the year. Science is extremely beneficial in assisting us, as students, in understanding and answering the mysteries of the universe and the world around us, helping society to advance further into the future. Tristan D’Souza (Year 11)

While Science has revolutionised our understanding of the universe, it has also altered the way me and many of my peers view the world, biologically, physically, and chemically. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the application and importance of Science in upholding and safeguarding society. Daniel Cassera (Year 11)