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The wonderful world of glass
Year 9 students Jenna Mitelman and Sienna Rowe share their love of science with our youngest learners
Enzo Jauze (left) and Noah Pangu from Year 9 create bubbles with Year 1 students
Glass artworks created by students at our Elsternwick campus
The UN describes glass as one of the most important, versatile and transformative materials in history. Glass will continue to have an enormous impact into our future, not only for its many applications, but also for the integral role it will play in sustainable development.
Given this, the choice to make 'Glass – more than meets the eye' the theme for Science Week this year was an excellent one. Science Week is an annual celebration of science and technology, putting science in the spotlight so our young people can learn more about the world in which we live.
Year 9 students at Elsternwick campus immersed themselves in a project which fostered authentic student agency, curating activities and events with a glass theme for all year levels, from ECLC through to Year 9.
Students also participated in an engaging information session about the ‘Bionic Eye.’ Lisa Lombardi, guest speaker from the Centre for Eye Research Australia, shared the latest research with students.
To celebrate this year’s theme and to congratulate the Year 9 cohort for all their efforts, they were treated to a glass fusing workshop - a hands-on opportunity for them to experience the wonderful world of glass art.