Signature Practices
Kirwan Staff
Subjects
Pedagogy
Townsville
100

What do junior classes do for the first 10 minutes of Periods 3 and 4?

Silent Reading

100

Who is the Executive Principal?

Heather Murry

100

You conduct experiments and learn about atoms, plants, and energy here.

Science

100

What does PP4L stand for?

Pedagogy Practices for Learning

100

This famous rock formation is one of Townsville’s most iconic landmarks.

Castle Hill

200

What do junior classes do at the beginning of P1?

Morning Circle

200

Who was the longest serving principal of KSHS?

 John Livingston

200

In this subject, you read novels, write essays, and analyse texts.

English

200

Finish the sentence: Develop a shared understanding and ____ about pedagogy. 

language 

200

Townsville is home to this NRL team, which won the 2015 Grand Final

Cowboys

300

What signature practice promotes ALL students actively participating?

Brain Breaks

300

Who is the Year 7 HoD Student Services?

Melissa Benge

300

In this subject, you solve equations and work with numbers.

Maths

300

What are the three principles?

Learning, Learner and Curriculum. 

300

This popular island, just off the coast of Townsville, is known for its stunning beaches and wildlife.

Magentic Island

400

What time is the Yr 7 transition to lunch?

11:07am

400

What was Liz Hennings key teaching area?

VET Subjects 

400

This subject explores past events and famous figures.

History

400

What is a good effect size?

.4

400

This Townsville attraction is one of the largest living coral reef aquariums in the world.

Reef HQ (now undergoing redevelopment)

500

What signature practice promotes regulation and decreases students cognitive load?

Brain Breaks


500

How long has the longest Kirwan staff member been employed at KSHS?

39 Years!

500

You learn about different countries, maps, and the environment in this subject.

Geography

500

Where can you find information about the Whole School Approach to Pedagogy?

Teaching and Learning Hub 

500

This military base in Townsville is one of the largest in Australia.

Lavarack Barracks