Excursion

Yr 9 Excursion to Perkins Institute for Biomedical Research

On Monday 28 August, the Year 9 extension Science class visited the Harry Perkins BioDiscovery Centre in Nedlands, which forms part of the medical research facilities for UWA. Students were there to learn about the diagnosis and treatment of the different types of diabetes, which forms part of their study of body systems in Year 9 Science. Students conducted hands-on activities; testing samples for sugar levels and later, testing for insulin levels. Students then had to ascertain, through further testing, whether or not a sample was from a potential diabetic or not. Students were working in state-of-the-art laboratories with equipment such as calibrated pipettes and digital data-loggers.

This was a wonderful opportunity for students to get a feel for Science research in general and medical research in particular.

Year 7 Excursion

On Tuesday May 16 Carramar Year 7’s enjoyed beautiful weather as they spent the day in Perth City learning from Salvation Army staff as part of our ongoing efforts in the Community Serve partnership.

Working in groups, students were able to visit three key sites: Doorways, Bridge House and Beacon House. Each facility has a different purpose but all play a role in supporting people who face severe challenges in the city area and in in alleviating issues associated with homelessness. Students are gaining a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding homelessness and learning more about appropriate and thoughtful responses to these challenges.

Year 7’s are to be commended on their open minds, inquiring questions and softening attitudes as they personally wrestle with these issues. It is a pleasure to see them grow in this way.

As a result of this visit we have had some eager students ask for more opportunities to work alongside the Salvation Army and other social justice partnerships/projects that the school has.