Diet and Brain Power
Apr 17, 2015
Studies from various parts of the globe suggest diet in teenagers affects mental ability. Students who eat a diet rich in vegetables and low in saturated fats do better. Having breakfast is important too. One study of diets of 14 year olds in Western Australia diets predicted performance of the students at 17 years. These studies aren't a surprise, but I guess for all of us pushing "good eating habits" it's a relief that the science seems to be supporting it.
Read the full article in The Conversation, here
Insights for HSC students - Seymour Centre Symposia
Seymour Centre have lots to help HSC students
Symposia on Othello, The Tempest, Henry IV (Part 1), The Crucible, Julius Caesar + The Prince and King Lear
And Survivor's Guide to HSC Group Performance (Image above)
What about some magic?
Great incursions for this term
In Victoria - check all of these from super magician Tim Ellis (image is The Mad Hatter's Deluxe Illusion Show). Primary & Secondary
or Mr Marvel's Magical Circus - great combo! From Cirque Mystique. Primary
or these from Anthony Di Masi. Primary & Secondary
In NSW -
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In Victoria? Great new multicultural show
African Fusion - Music, Movement & Migration , incursion, P- Yrs 6, explores Indian Ocean trade routes. Students discover how people goods ideas and cultures moved between Africa, Asia and Australia. Interactive with music and dance.
"It was absolutely brilliant and both the students and teachers l
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