Geography & History
What was the name given to the convoy of 11 ships that arrived from England in 1788 to establish the very first European settlement in Australia?
The First Fleet
Which popular video game features a battle royale mode where 100 players drop onto an island, build structures, and fight to be the last one standing?
Fortnite
What is the value of the digit 5 in the number 12.53?
five tenths
What type of figurative language is being used in the sentence: "The soccer player was as fast as lightning"?
A simile
Miss Kyralee coaches what sport?
Soccer
What is the name of the imaginary line of latitude that circles the middle of the Earth, dividing it into the Northern and Southern hemispheres?
The Equator
In the Disney movie Inside Out, what are the names of the five original emotions living inside Riley's head?
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear & Disgust
What is the scientific term for when a gas changes into a liquid?
Condensation
What do you call the perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person ("I") or third-person ("he/she")?
Point of View
Miss Kyralee loves everything about Marvel, but who is her absolute favourite superhero?
Spider-Man
In 1854, Ballarat miners fought against government forces in a famous rebellion over expensive mining licenses. What was the name of this historic battle?
The Eureka Stockade
How many points is a try - without a conversion - worth in Rugby League?
4 points
What is the process called where plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create their own food?
photosynthesis
In Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson discovers that his father is actually which ancient Greek god of the sea?
Poseidon
How old is Miss Kyralee?
22 (almost 23!)
Where is the largest desert in the world located?
Antarctica
In The Lion King, what is the phrase sung by Timon and Pumbaa that literally translates to "no worries"?
Hakuna Matata
What is the name of a 3D geometric shape that has 6 square faces, 12 edges, and 8 vertices?
A cube
In Roald Dahl's Matilda, what is the terrifying name of the strict, child-hating headmistress?
Miss Trunchbull
Who does Miss Kyralee support in the NRL?
Brisbane Broncos
A volcano name Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79AD and burned a famous ancient Roman city to the ground. What was the name of the city?
Pompeii
What Disney movie does the song, "Zero to Hero" appear in?
(Bonus points if you sing it)
Hercules
What is the human body's largest organ?
The skin
Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
J.K. Rowling
True or false: Miss Kyralee loves listening to musicals? If she does, what is one of her favourites?
True;
Hamilton, Grease, Hadestown, Hairspray