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Each Snowy River Thinking activity or event will be recorded here chronologically. Most events will also have their own page documenting the full range of things that happened.
Term 2 2008 This term sees the ongoing regular monitoring of the L1 Rehabilitation Site at Bete Belong by Yr5-6 and Year7-8 students. April 16 Marlo Primary School [Yr4-5-6] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. The river is down and a lot more sand is exposed. April 23 Orbost North Primary School [Yr3-4] spent part of their bike riding day at Forest Park where they explored the concepts of food chains and food webs and how they relate to the Snowy River environment. April 29 Orbost Primary School [Yr5-6 B] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Natural oil on ponds proved to be a talking point. April 29 Orbost Primary School [Yr5-6 )] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. The river is clear and well oxygenated but very low. April 30 Orbost North Primary School [Yr4-5-6] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. The river is down and a lot more sand is exposed. May 6 Orbost Secondary College [Yr8c] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. May 7 Newmerella Primary School [Yr4-5-6] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. The river is down and many more logs are visible. May 7 Orbost Primary School [Yr4-5-6] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. The river is down and many more logs are visible. May 7 St Joseph's School [Yr4-5-6] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Concern was raised about the well being of aquatic species given how low the water looks. May 13 Orbost Primary School [Yr3-4P] examined the nature of the river catchment through maps and pictures. May 15 St Joseph's School [Yr3-4P] examined the nature of the river catchment through maps and pictures. May 15 Orbost Secondary College [Yr7a] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. May 19 Orbost Secondary College [Yr7c] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. May 19 Orbost Primary School [Yr3-4A] examined the nature of the river catchment through maps and pictures. May 19 St Joseph's School [Yr4-5-6] examined the images of the rehabilitation site over time and analysed the changes. May 20 Orbost North Primary School traveled to Marlo Primary School and spent the day enjoying mapping, navigation and GPS treasure hunt activities as part of the ASISTM program. May 28 Students from Orbost Secondary College stayed up until 11pm to take part in a world wide link up via the web and telephone to celebrate World Student Environment Day! The spoke to a world wide audience including schools from Malaysia, Africa, USA and Canada as well as an assembly in the United Nations building in New York. May 30 Orbost Secondary College [Yr8a] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. May 30 Orbost Secondary College [Yr8b] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. June 3 Orbost Secondary College [Yr7b] visited the Bete Belong monitoring site. Water quality was assessed as OK but too low. June 10 Orbost Secondary College [Yr7b] reviewed the photographic data taken at the Bete Belong site and discussed the observable changes over time. June 17 GPS PD for teachers and other staff at OSC. Final ASISTM event before end of Term. June 18 Students who attended the Snowy River Catchment Tour attended a final get together at Marlo Primary School to be awarded prizes for their efforts on tour. This event also included GPS and mapping activities and a very nice lunch! June 18 Orbost Secondary College students took place in a challenging adventure race using GPS technology as well as guts and determination. June 24 ASISTM project final report submitted [and later during the holidays it is accepted]. Yay!! |
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