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Personal Pursuit Project Exhibition

Collage of images of students' artwork

Welcome to our 2020 Personal Pursuit Project Exhibition. This exhibition showcases the learning progress of our Year 9 and 10 students from our Personal Pursuit Program (PPP) elective during semester 1.

In PPP,  students are asked to stretch their thinking through deep exploration of an area of personal interest. They set their own learning challenge, design technology-rich projects, as well as reflect on and present their learning.

This year students have chosen to present their learning to our community via documentaries and podcasts in lieu of a face to face community event. We hope you enjoy this exhibition of their work!

William R. (Yr 10) 

My driving question: How can I create artworks that interest and intrigue a large community of people and therefore stimulate purchases of my artworks?

Brooke B. (Yr 9) 

The learning challenge I set for myself was creating a gluten free cook book called 'The Celiac Friendly Kitchen' as well as a supporting website, Instagram and Youtube account.

Dante C. (Yr 10)

The learning challenge I set for myself was to write, produce and release a 5 song ep/album that most people can enjoy on a daily basis.

Chloe M. (Yr. 9) 

My driving question: How can I develop an engaging and informative narrative that also tackles topics in a rational way?

Trevor P. (Yr. 10)

My project is a research based report on hypnotherapy, and the effects it can have on the human psyche. My project was inspired by my grandfather who was a famous Australian hypnotherapist.

Emalee B. (Yr 9)

My driving question: How can I develop a variety of highly advanced technical skills using different mediums to further improve my ability to create art?

Jack C. (Yr. 10)

My driving question: How can I create, produce and master a lofi hip hop album that people will enjoy and use for studying?

William M. (Yr 9.)

My driving question: Can my 3D design skills be tested while making a Light Saber and what are their limits through the creation process?

Thomas P. (Yr. 9)

My driving question: How can i create a cheap and easily accessible cook book that can help people learn to cook cheap and easy food.

Rudy R. (Yr 9)

My driving question: Will using various camera angles for my batting and bowling show what I need to improve on for a real game situation?

Jonathan I. (Yr. 9)

The learning challenge I set for myself was evaluating different Mindstorm robot creations and improving on their design. I will also develop a car/robot which completes a specifically designed maze course.

Isabella S. (Yr. 9)

 
My driving question: How can I create a series of paintings that can be showed on their own but have an overarching theme?

Cai N. (Yr. 10)

My driving question: How do I create a puppet that elicits an emotional response from an audience.

Krishna K. (Yr. 10)

The learning challenge I set for myself was to create an interactive online story using an App called Episode.

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Our students would love to hear your feedback and questions about their work. Please take a moment to complete this short feedback form. Our students will publish their answers to any community questions in our next school newsletter.