The Science and Agriculture faculty at Byron Bay High School is a committed group of professionals with enthusiasm and a passion for the Sciences.
Staff in the Science and Agriculture Faculty include:
Mr Stephen Hawkins - Head Teacher Science and Agriculture
Mr Kai Connell - Teacher
Mr Nathan Hartley - Teacher
Ms Lauren Hinchcliff - Teacher
Ms Alison Hounslow - Teacher
Mrs Sarah King - Teacher
Mr Christopher Parkes - Teacher
Ms Kelly Todoroska - Teacher
Mrs Jennifer Woodward - Agriculture Teacher
Mr G Woodward - Agriculture Assistance
Mrs Ebony Yeadon - Teacher
Mrs Vicki Bordin - Science Laboratory Manager
In 2014, there was an new curriculum implemented for Year 7 & Year 9 in Science. This new Science curriculum is mandated by the Australian Curriculum Assessment & Reporting Authority (ACARA). The implementation of this new curriculum continued in 2015 when Year 8 and Year 10 transition into this system meaning that all year levels have been learning the national curriculum from 2015 onwards.
All Science and Agriculture Teachers are using the 5E's model for Quality Teaching and Learning at Byron Bay HS. The 5E's model is internationally recognised as "best practice" in Science Education and in brief, requires that teachers plan learning experiences that ENGAGE students, allow them to EXPLORE Science using investigations, then give students the chance to EXPLAIN their understandings followed by ELABORATION and EVALUATION of these concepts. This ensures all students receive the best possible educational gains and enjoy Science for the practical, exciting and inquisitive subject it is.
The Science and Agriculture faculty is a very busy place and staff work hard to achieve outcomes across all fields of Science. The fields offered for students to study include:
- Science in 2014 and onwards [STAGE 4 (Year 7 - 8) ACARA ] and
- Science in 2015 and onwards [STAGE 5 (Year 9 - 10) ACARA ]
- Agriculture continuing STAGE 4 (Year 7 Tech. Mandatory)
- Agriculture continuing STAGE 5 (Year 9 - 10)