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Issue 17
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Thursday 6 June 2019
upcoming major events
Out and about with the Headmaster Mr David Gates
Last Thursday 30 May, Year 10 student Callum Duncan-Keen, participated in the State Finals of the annual Australian Brain Bee competition, which brings together some of the brightest young minds in NSW. Callum ranked in the top 85 students from across NSW to be selected for the State Finals, held at the School of Medical Sciences, University of NSW. After the initial round was marked, Callum was announced in the top 8 of all students who competed in the State Finals. He was then required to participate in a final round of live questioning to determine the State Champion. Callum performed extremely well under pressure and finished the competition in equal fifth place. This is an astounding achievement and places Callum in the top 0.5% of all NSW students. The Brain Bee is a worldwide neuroscience competition that aims to educate students about the brain and its functions, neuroscience research, careers in neuroscience and to dispel misconceptions about neurological and mental illnesses. Students were tested on topics relating to the anatomy and physiology of the human brain - such as intelligence, memory, emotions, sensations, movement, stress, sleep and addiction. I have enjoyed visiting a range of classes in the last week primarily in the Junior School on the All Saints Campus and also at the Lithgow Campus. It was pleasing to see students so engaged with their work and happy to share it with me. Kindergarten enjoyed asking me some quite complex questions which revealed how they think about the world around them. In other classes, I enjoyed reading reports they had written and engaging in a Science lesson. continued page 2
Scots Campus Pre-K, Boarding (Years 5-12), Senior School (Years 9-12) 4173 O’Connell Road BATHURST NSW 2795
11 June 2019
Pupil Free Day Students will have an additional day at home over the long weekend.
14 June 2019
Red Carpet Disco
Junior and Middle School students will dress up for a night of dancing.
15 June 2019
Highland Jazz Night
Held in the Aikman Hall this night showcases some of our most talented students.
For more events view our Online Calendar All Saints Campus Pre-K, Junior School (Years K–4), Middle School (Years 5-8) 70 Eglinton Road BATHURST NSW 2795
Lithgow Campus Pre-K–Year 6 1 Col Drewe Drive LITHGOW NSW 2790
scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au 02 6331 3911
info@scotsallsaints.nsw.edu.au