The learners from Observatory Junior, Hermanus Primary and Valhalla Primary spent 2 nights in Sutherland. The weather was beautiful and certainly conducive for some good stargazing. This proved to be a real treat.
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- An astronomy competition aimed at Grade 7 learners in South Africa.
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Sutherland - the actual trip
The learners from Observatory Junior, Hermanus Primary and Valhalla Primary spent 2 nights in Sutherland. The weather was beautiful and certainly conducive for some good stargazing. This proved to be a real treat.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Trip to Sutherland
Observatory Junior School (who took first place), Hermanus Primary School (runner-up) and Valhalla Primary (runner-up) will visit SALT in Sutherland soon. The trip will take place 5 - 7 October 2011.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
AstroQuiz - the finals
The provincial leg of the AstroQuiz has come to an end with first place going to Observatory Junior School. The runners up: Hermanus Primary School and Valhalla Primary School.
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| Observatory Junior School - First Place in the Provincial Finals |
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| Runner Up: Valhalla Primary School |
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| Runner Up: Hermanus Primary School |
Saturday, 20 August 2011
AstroQuiz Round3 and Round4 - The process
28 schools (from 7 of the 8 education districts) in the Western Cape will participate in AstroQuiz Round3. The top 10 schools will proceed to the provincial finals, to be held on the same day. The winner (1 school only) will represent the Western Cape in the National Finals in Bloemfontein on 28th October 2011.
The resources used in preparation for these rounds:
The resources used in preparation for these rounds:
- AstroQuiz CD - Resource CD in iso format (providing details of the quiz)
- Your Guide to the Universe - study material in pdf format (required for ALL Rounds)
- The Universe - additional study material in pdf format (required for Rounds 3 and 4)
Thursday, 18 August 2011
AstroQuiz Round3 - Programme
Date: Friday, 26 August 2011
Time: 15:00 (First group of learners to be seated by 14:40)
Venue: South African Astronomical Observatory - SAAO
14:45 - 15:00 Round3 Group1 seated
15:00 - 15:30 Round3 Group1 takes the quiz
15:00 - 15:30 Round3 Group2 takes a tour
15:30 - 15:45 Round3 Group2 seated
15:45 - 16:15 Round3 Group2 takes the quiz
15:45 - 16:15 Round3 Group1 takes a tour
16:15 - 16:45 Tiebreakers if necessary
16:45 - 17:15 Round4 (finals)
17:15 - 17:30 Tiebreakers if necessary
Snacks will be served.
Time: 15:00 (First group of learners to be seated by 14:40)
Venue: South African Astronomical Observatory - SAAO
14:45 - 15:00 Round3 Group1 seated
15:00 - 15:30 Round3 Group1 takes the quiz
15:00 - 15:30 Round3 Group2 takes a tour
15:30 - 15:45 Round3 Group2 seated
15:45 - 16:15 Round3 Group2 takes the quiz
15:45 - 16:15 Round3 Group1 takes a tour
16:15 - 16:45 Tiebreakers if necessary
16:45 - 17:15 Round4 (finals)
17:15 - 17:30 Tiebreakers if necessary
Snacks will be served.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
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