The Science faculty is an engaging, dynamic group of professionals determined to deliver quality Science, Marine and Agriculture curricula to the students of KHS:
Head Teacher – Jacinta O'Keeffe
Science Faculty Teachers
| Ms Cathryn Browne | Mr Wade Colpitts | Mr Riley Eggins | |
| Mr Andrew Jovaisa | Ms Laurae Kearney | Mr Tom McLean | |
| Mr Gregor Ross | Ms Natalie Shackell | Mr Jesse Haines | Ms Sonya Taylor |
We offer a broad range of curriculum options and are truly blessed with some magnificent natural resources to help engage our students.
The Faculty consists of a great mix of experience and enthusiasm and work collegiately to ensure Science education at KHS is engaging, quality and exceptional. Our efforts are illustrated in the popularity of our senior courses which keep growing.
We offer Science, Marine Technology & Agricultural Technology in the junior school. In the senior school we offer the full range of courses – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Investigating Science, Marine Studies (non-ATAR) and Primary Industries (VET course).
If you have any questions about your child's learning or want to become involved in a volunteering capacity or feel like you have something to contribute please contact Ms Jacinta O'Keeffe at the school or via email jacinta.okeeffe@det.nsw.edu.au
Science Extra-Curricular Activities
Year 7 to 12 students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Science-based extra-curricular activities. Read the school newsletter or stay in touch via facebook for more details when known.
Students are encouraged to speak to their teachers if they are interested in any of these experiences and activities.
These experiences include:
- FEAST (Future Experiences in Agriculture, Science and Technology) (www.science.uq.edu.au/feast) for Year 11 and 12 students
- NYSF (National Youth Science Forum)(www.nysf.edu.au/) for Year 11 students
- The ConocoPhillips Science Experience (www.scienceexperience.com.au/) for Year 9 and 10 students
- US Space and Academy Field Studies Program (www.spacecamp.com.au) for Year 9 to 12 students
- Big Science Competition (www.asi.edu.au/programs/big-science-competition/) for Year 7 to 10 students
- Australian Science Olympiads (www.asi.edu.au/programs/australian-science-olympiads/) for Year 10 and 11 students
- ICAS (International Competitions and Assessments for Schools) (www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/icas/) for Year 7 to 12 students. Registrations close 1 May 2018
- Griffith University STEM camps and activity days
- Queensland University of Technology Science and STEM activities
- University of Queensland Science and STEM activities