Arts an option,
but science still rules at summer camp

Visual arts and music subjects feature more prominently, but astronomy, chemistry and mathematics remain as popular as ever at Avondale College’s annual “Science+” Summer Camp.
The 28 senior high school students from across Australia attending this year could choose to complete projects in computer art, music from jazz to bebop and sound reinforcement, but most decided to stay with the traditional science subjects.
“The students, who give up a week of their holidays to come to camp, are the cream of the crop,” says “Science+” camp coordinator Jason Morton. “They’re motivated and enthusiastic.”
And, perhaps, a little tired of the television. Student Kirrily Howarth, said, “This far into your holidays, you run out of things to do.”
This year’s camp, held January 8 to 15 on Avon-dale’s Lake Macquarie campus, is the 24th organised by the college’s Faculty of Science and Mathematics.—Brenton Stacey

For details about next year's “Science+” camp, contact Dr Lynden Rogers, Dean of Science and Mathematics, phone +61 2 4980 2213 or email lynden.rogers@avondale.edu.au.