Our Year 11 Biology students recently took part in a field trip to the Broulee Rock Platform, offering a valuable opportunity to apply their classroom learning in a real-world setting. The focus of the excursion was to investigate the distribution and abundance of various mollusc species in relation to abiotic factors.

Blessed with perfect weather, students were able to conduct their fieldwork in ideal conditions. Working in small groups throughout the afternoon, they used quadrats along transect lines to collect data, carefully recording their observations and putting theory into practice. This hands-on experience not only reinforced their understanding of ecological concepts but also helped strengthen their skills in scientific inquiry and analysis.

The students are to be commended for their enthusiasm, effort, and maturity throughout the day. They gathered a substantial amount of raw data, which will now be analysed back in the classroom—further developing their Working Scientifically skills and deepening their understanding of ecological fieldwork.