Welcome to the latest update on what’s happening in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) department! Our students have been engaging in fascinating topics across all year levels:

• Year 7 HASS students have been exploring deep-time history by examining Dreamtime stories and artefacts, gaining insight into Indigenous perspectives on the past.
• Year 8 HASS students are investigating the fall of the Roman Empire, uncovering the causes and consequences of one of history’s most significant declines.
• Year 9 History students are delving into the colonisation of Australia, analysing its impacts on Indigenous communities and broader Australian society.
• Year 10 History students are studying the rise of Hitler and the beginnings of World War II, exploring the political and social conditions that led to global conflict.
• Business students are making informed decisions about Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate rises, applying their knowledge of economics to real-world scenarios.
• Civics and Citizenship students are comparing Australian democracy with Indonesia’s political system, examining key similarities and differences.
• Geography students are learning about food security and well-being throughout the world, including data analysis techniques.

Watch this space! Exciting opportunities for competitions, excursions, and incursions are coming up soon, starting with the Dreamtime Native Arts and Crafts Aboriginal Culture Kit from the NSW Dreamtime Art Gallery—stay tuned for more ways to get involved!

Stay curious,
HASS Team