Brennan Science - 2020

As we have passed the half way mark for Quadmester 1, having just celebrating Thanksgiving, it is good to recall how fortunate we are here in Brennan Science.

• Who would have imagined that such a term as 'Quadmester' would be used at F. J. Brennan Catholic High School?
• Imagine speaking of cohort A, cohort B or cohort D while celebrating our Canadian Thanksgivings during previous School years.
• Perhaps a normal 76 minute period will seem like a walk on the beach after having engaged with our 4 hour morning classes.

Gratitude is the Attitude

and 

Attitude is everything

Yesterday, today and tomorrow

Here in Brennan Science we have always born witness to the fact that:

Science is Spectacular

Physics Rocks

Biology is Life

Chemistry Creates

(got to love the slogans ☺)

This year we once again acknowledge that "Good habits lead to Success", and it is encouraging to recognize the triumph of our staff, students and families - winning attitudes amidst the challenges that Covid 19 has brought.

While the masks we must wear hide the smiles we share, they do not deter our eyes from seeing, nor our minds from grasping, the marvel of education and the hope for a bright future that the 'love of learning' represents.

Thanksgiving Prayer Service

We are fortunate in Brennan Science to belong to a Catholic High School in which we may openly pray and recognize our blessing. Below is a link to our Thanksgiving Prayer Service.

Thanksgiving prayer service

Science at the University of Windsor - Parents Night

Parents Night - University of Windsor Science

The University of Windsor Science is hosting Parents Night on Wed. Nov. 20 at 6:30 pm in Toldo Rm. 100 at the University of Windsor. 

This is a great opportunity for parents, high school students, teachers and staff to come and learn about the many academic programs and the amazing opportunities offered to students in Faculty of Science. Hear from the Dean of Science, Dr. Chris Houser, and from students themselves about what makes Science at the University Windsor the Destination Science program in Ontario! 

Science Hoodies

Science Hoodie

Great news - the Science Hoodies are back. Order your very own Brennan Science Hoodie using this Google Form:

https://forms.gle/WxMsLwsVufxjjkK96

Yes, it is true, these Science Hoodies are officially accepted as being part of the Uniform here at Brennan. Better yet, they look great, feel great and recognize that "Science is Spectacular".

Your very own Brennan Science Hoodie is waiting your you...

University of Windsor Engineering at Brennan

U of W Engineering engages Brennan

Once again the University of Windsor Engineering outreach gang visited our Grade 11 University prep Physics class to inform our students about Engineering and to provide a hands on activity.

Students discover what Engineering is and why it is so important to our society and world.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mmcc45cROF6_WKNx_hcLzuRDc_Wmt-y/view?usp=sharing

The friendly competition to design and produce a wind generator that produces the largest energy (per unit charge which is Voltage).

Yes, I know you want to say it: Physics Rocks.

Brennan and the Science Olympiad - Oct 17, 2019

Brennan and the Science Olympiad at the University of Windsor

Brennan brought 2 teams of Science Olympians to the Science Olympiad at the University of Windsor. 

Our 2 teams enjoyed multiple activities involving physics, chemistry, biology and coding (computer programming).

With presentations and talks from many University students of science, and faculty members including the Dean of Science, our students experience "life on campus" and the spectacular world of Science.

With one of the best ratios of students to faculty members (in Science) along with the opportunity to do research in their undergraduate degree, University of Windsor Science is a great place for success, and an ideal place to do one's undergraduate work!

I cannot express adequately how very proud I am of these Brennan Cards as they choose 'excellence' as their path!

Missing from these photos are Tate D and Kefan C, 2 of our 10 Science Olympians.

Dr. Rehse from the University of Windsor Physics Department

Dr. Rehse visits our Grade 11 Physics Students

Dr. Rehse, the head of the Physics department at the University of Windsor, visits our grade 11 university preparation physics class to explain the exciting world of Physics.

Cedar Point - physics rocks

Our Brennan Physics Club organized an amazing embrace of physics, math and engineering at Cedar point.

49 Brennan Cards enjoyed Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cedar Point with amazing weather, sunshine, short lines, and great times. Perhaps there were a few moments when contemplating one's fate as the ride soared to 120 mph, or dropped 90-98 degrees "downward" - that we all pondered our sanity.

A special thank you to Mr. Luigi Baggio and Ms. Karen Hare for chaperoning; and to Keana Aquino for helping to chaperone as a U of W student studying to be a teacher.

Such ideal weather and lines... one might muse "it was luck", but no... "it was Physics".

Cedar point had a number of booths about Physics - from diverse contributors such as NASA and various universities.

All in all, a great day for Science, Math and Fun.

On a closing note, there is much to appreciate and find as inspiration:

Grade 11 Physics Students enjoy a glimpse of Engineering

The University of Windsor Engineering department 

once again presented engineering to the physics students who then enjoyed the building of wind turbines in a fun challenge.

With team names such as 

"Wing-man", "Fanos", "Airvengers", "The turbinators" and "Dream Team" 

these physics students enjoyed showing a dogmatic persistence that has seldom been demonstrated; some insisting on 5+ tries to get their best energy generation. Competition and cooperation at its finest!

Physics Students take on the Engineering Design Challenge

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019 8 Physics students formed 2 teams at the University Of Windsor's 'Engineering Design Competition'.

Our two teams enjoyed a day of challenges and learning while representing Brennan with a fine example of learning, perseverance and great attitude.

The journey begins

Evaluating the possibilities 

Numerous Schools participated 

That's right cards, this design passed all the tests.

 

Will it work support the weight?

Cedar Point - the Physics & Math days

Our Brennan Physics Club

Brennan Physics Club has organized a field trip to Cedar Point on Tuesday May 14, 2019 during Cedar Point's Physics & Math week.
In addition to enjoying the rides, participants will have the opportunity to discover the extensive role Physics, Science and Math play in our everyday lives, including at amusement parks, such as Cedar Point.
Brennan Seniors may sign up using this Google Form.
To help minimize the cost to students, all participants are encouraged to join us in fund raising. Those that do will benefit the most from our fundraising. You may use this form to sign up to sell chocolate bars. For each box of chocolate bars a student sells, their cost will decrease by $20 or more.
Additionally, students may order a Physics Crew-neck sweater for themselves, or others as a fund raiser. For each sweater sold by the participant, their cost for this field trip will decrease by $5-$10.

Dr. Rehse from U of W Physics

Dr. Rehse, professor and head of the Physics department visits our Grade 11 University Prep Physics students.

Highlights of Dr. Rehse's talk include:

If a student is planning on going into 'any science' engineering or related class (computers, math), then they should take Grade 11 and 12 Physics. In fact, they will have to take a physics in first year university (every University) and if they haven't been prepared in high school, they will struggle in university.

 In university professors don't care about your average (or marks) in high school (don't even look at them), they do expect your marks in university to be excellent. Hence, prepare for success while you are in high school.

 Physics is a way of thinking; problem solving and critical thinking are important skills that physics students learn to excel at.

 The University of Windsor has excellent offerings in Science (learning and research), and amazing "student to staff ratios". Additionally, the U of W is one of the few Universities that offers a degree in Medical Physics.

U of W Engineering visits Brennan Science

The Engineering department at the University of Windsor once again engaged our students with knowledge and hands on activities.
Today's activity was power generation through a wind turbine (renewable energy).