1997 School Magazine

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content of the School's Inter- net web site . As one unit in the Resource Faculty, Media integrates with learning tech- nologies that are assuming increasing importance in the evolution of learning. Resource generally is re- garded as a continuum, with value in both older and new technologies, and another role of the department in- cludes specification for newer learning technology, as well as technical support for on- going learning resource. Me- dia is truly "multi" in sup- porting the many modes of learning at BGGS.

media. Dedicated members of the Club took up the generous challenge by the Board ofTrus- tees to match funds raised to- wards a digital editing suite . This innovative technology enables students to apply their skills in visual arts and tech- nology to produce near-pro- fessional video product. Cinebuffs acknowledge the Board's generosity and the Principal's initiative in the re- alisation of this major project. Media's GrammarNet intranet site offers detailed in- formation on services and pro- cedures. Media has an active role in the design, quality and

Building Bridges -with BGS

D uring Term Three each of the Year Eight classes was involved in a collaborative activity with a Year Eight class from BGS. The project involved teams of five or six students working cooperatively to plan and build a model bridge, according to specifications given in the "Bridge Building Code". The aim of the project was to build the most effective bridge as judged by the weight that it could hold before collapsing. The ac tivities

were grounded in the curriculum through the Maths depart- ments of each school. The Maths teachers had planned differ- ent "lead in" activi- ties so that when the students came to- gether they brought different knowledge and experiences to the activity. This knowledge was then

Making sure that the trusses are pe1fect and the joins are neat.

while providing an opportunity to experience a learning programme that required them to use a range of interdiscipli- naty skills and thinking processes for an extended period of time . As the photos show, a great time was had by all and feedback from both schools indicated that this project was both challenging and enjoyable. As -one student said: Ifeel that it has improved our engineering skills a great deal. This experiment was a very enjoyable activity and we have learnt to work well as a group. I sincerely hope we can have more activities like this one in the future as the company ofstudents from the other school was a very enjoyable experience.

Professor Brameld (QUTJ setting the scene.

extended by Profes- sor Gerry Brameld from the Department of Civil Engineering, QUT, who spoke to each of the groups about the history of bridge building and the forces and structures that are involved. He then challenged the bridge builders to plan and build the bridge. The project was designed to build on the positive social interactions the students had experienced in the primary school

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