Term 3 proved to be a whirlwind of excitement for the Science faculty as we ventured into a realm of discovery and innovation. The crescendo of this term's scientific journey was undeniably Science week, an event held last term that left us all in awe of the budding young scientists here at Mount Carmel.

Our Year 7 to 10 students embarked on a captivating exploration of this year's Science Week theme: ‘Innovation - Powering the Future Generations’. With paper and 3V DC motors in hand, they set to work crafting their own windmills, harnessing the power of the wind through the gentle whirring of a fan. This spirited endeavour quickly transformed into a spirited competition, as groups competed to design a windmill that could generate the highest voltage. The creativity and ingenuity displayed were nothing short of inspiring.

The windmill challenge was just the beginning. In addition to this, students enthusiastically engaged in year group challenges that brought out the best in their scientific prowess.

Our Year 7 students reached for the stars, showcasing their balancing skills in a contest to construct the tallest rock tower, earning themselves the title of true ‘rockstars’ in the process. Meanwhile, Year 8 got down and messy, concocting the stretchiest, strongest slime in a gooey, hands-on experience that left them thoroughly ‘slimed’!

Year 9 students faced with the daunting task of building the tallest tower out of nothing but newspaper, rose to the occasion with determination. Their structures, put to the test against the unrelenting force of a fan, stood tall and proud, a testament to their engineering mettle.

Year 10 students took on the challenge of designing a catapult device to launch ping pong balls to the longest distances possible. The real twist, however, was the necessity for their teammates to skilfully catch the airborne projectiles in a cup, adding a thrilling element of coordination and strategy.

Year 11 and 12 students embraced the ‘bubbling world of chemistry’ with zeal. Armed with scientific expertise, they concocted the perfect bubble solution, leading to a symphony of bubbles dancing through the air. The challenge? To waft their creations through a hula hoop stationed an impressive 3 metres away.

Of course, no challenge is complete without due recognition. Prizes were awarded to the winning teams, but the true victory lay in the knowledge, experience, and camaraderie gained throughout the week. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs Tran, whose organisational prowess brought this extravaganza to life. Science week proved to be not only an educational venture, but a celebration of the boundless potential and creativity within each and everyone of our students. We look forward to more scientific adventures this term. Best wishes to our Yr 12 science students for their HSC exams!