The Year 11 Senior Science class recently conducted a video conference with Professor Brett Rowling and Bridget Murphy; specialists in the area of environmental research (ANSTO). The students were able to discuss and question the researchers on some of their inquiries. Rowling informed them of his research in the contaminated sites including Maralinga and Lucas … Continue reading ‘Meet a Scientist’ →

With hiking packs fully loaded and compasses in hand, the team had finally embarked on a long awaited and highly anticipated expedition….

The Year 9/10 F1 Cars class attended National Finals of the F1 in Schools competition in Sydney, prior to designing their own cars later this year. The visit included spectating the race heats and race pit presentations, and participating in race day events including Q&A with competing car engineer and design students. Year 9 student, … Continue reading F1 Cars – Race Day (Yr 9/10) →

Year 9 students participated in the practice hike for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, a 4.5 km canoe trip and engaged in a range of activities at base camp including rafting, high ropes, team building tasks and Christian Discovery activities. Mr Cush commented that students achieved something for themselves by completing the hike, becoming … Continue reading Year 9 Camp – the adventure of a lifetime →

While other Cedars students were enjoying outdoor activities during camp week, our Year 10 students had a great week of leadership activities and fun on and off campus. Mr Tim Johnson, Senior College Welfare Coordinator,  gave a brief description of what took place during that week: Day 1: “We discussed the coming of age ceremonies … Continue reading Year 10 Leadership Activities →

The Year 11 camp, held in the heart of Sydney, included a number of academic, social and cultural elements including a visit from the Elevate team – a group of high achieving HSC students who lecture on effective study habits. The lectures were well received by the students as they commence their Preliminary HSCs. Following … Continue reading Year 11 Study Camp →

Business Studies students recently received a master class in coffee roasting from Drew Corbin, Chief Roaster at Delano, North Wollongong. The visit was aimed at preparing a case study to support their learning of the HSC Operations topic. It included a guided tour of the operation and interactive elements (tastings and aromatics). Mr Cush says … Continue reading Year 12 Business Studies visits local coffee roasters →

The group successfully completed the 54 km track, a huge achievement and an experience of a lifetime….

Two  Cedars Year 12 students, Sam Marchant and Sabrina Beydoun, graduated with Distinctions last week from their summer master class entitled, ‘Discovery and Rediscovery in the 21st Century.’ This course was delivered by the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts at The University of Wollongong. Jenni Shaw, Sam’s mum said, “The course was demanding … Continue reading Samuel and Sabrina Graduate with Distinction →