This term, I want to focus on art instead of writing and graphics. My project will be on character design and profiling, and I plan to learn how to orient and pose characters in art, practice my ability to draw ideas in my head, and write to show the personality and perspective of the characters I make using a variety of methods.

One of the main skills I wish to build is my ability to accept when I don't like exactly how something looks, and be willing and able to enjoy just practicing without expectations.

By Alaska 

My project this term will be about dehydration and its effects on both the physical and mental state.

I’ll be conducting an experiment to test peoples’ mental state, reflexes and physical abilities after their water intake is reduced for a period of time in comparison to when they are fully hydrated.

By Annalise

By Chaise

In Term 2, I did a project about How Body Dysmorphic Disorder Ruins Lives. It meant a lot to me because I have struggled a lot with body image in the past and I wanted to spread awareness about how body image can cause more serious mental disorders if not properly treated.

During my research I tended to focus on what body dysmorphic disorder was, the symptoms of it and what to do if you’re worried you’ve developed It. My focus was to research then spread awareness and to find help for the people who need it. This interest helped me understand how little people know about the issue and only made me more motivated to spread awareness and inform people.

This project helped realise that I have a passion about neurological science and what goes on inside the brain, and I wish to explore this in the future.

By Gus

This term my project is seeing if people can tell the difference between box mix and homemade baked goods.

I have five different box mixes to try out - vanilla cake, chocolate cake, cookies, chocolate mousse, and butterscotch pudding. I’m interested in seeing if the box mixes that claim to taste the same or “better” than homemade are the same, worse or better.

I need willing taste testers and people to give feedback. If you’re interested, email me at: tilly.elmer.00@education.tas.edu.au to apply!

By Matilda

Claye's Senior Project

My project is about making a model boat. I've done two versions, a version where I used my previous skills to make a model boat and a version where I learnt how to make one. I've used foam to help me get an idea for the finalised project. This project is helping improve my planning skills, my finesse with tools, and general Empirical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning skills.

LTI – Just Cats Launceston: Koby

Newstead College Career Expo

Students in Term 3 were gifted a smorgasbord of outlearning experience at the annual Career Expo held at Newstead College. Students were able to attend workshops around areas of interest, as well as visit stalls with experts on hand to answer questions and provide contact information for students to follow up for future LTI’s or even a career.

Students of 10A were able to share about what they got from the event.

“It was good, I found the civil construction group interesting because they were good speakers. I asked about how to become a carpenter, they were able to give me some tips.” Jesse of 10A said.

Decon enjoyed many of the stalls, “It was fun, I collected a lot of pens, there was a lot of stuff to look at. The Police stall was the most interesting because I was able to ask questions, they gave me a booklet to read which has inspired me to consider a career with Tas Police.”

Rowan attended one of the workshops, it was their highlight of the event. “The drama workshop was well organised, they had students do some activities which made us all feel involved.”