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).

Brennan Science & Technology

Two teams represented our Brennan Cardinals in the Skills Ontario Boat Race Competition.

Our theme was the connection between the explorations that took place in the past (boats and oceans), and those that will lead to our future - among the stars. 

We know: 

that one day our solar system and planet will no longer exist, and so, for our descendants to survive, we must eventually live beyond the confines of our home planet; we must learn to thrive responsibly amongst the stars.

These fine young people continued their journey of discovery - building boats out of cardboard, as they reinforce the fact that theory and practice are occasionally at odds with one another. 

In other words, fun = education.

How much weight will it take to sink this fine boat? 

Will they make it to the opposite side of the pool?

 Theory & reality; if you build it, they will float - or is that baseball?

How much time can these boats stay afloat?  

Brennan Science and technology: proud of our cards, past, present and future!

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Brennan Science and Math Departments receive Leadership Award

Brennan Science and Math Departments are recognized by Gizmos

Perhaps a motley crew? Perhaps a fun loving group of teachers who love learning, exploring and teaching? What is certain, is that these Brennan teachers (as all Brennan teachers do) love to engage students as stakeholders, in subjects that by their very nature, engage the imagination, while calling forth excellence.

"Excellence is a habit" - Aristotle.

University of Windsor's Dr. Rehse visits Brennan Physics

Dr. Rehse, Head of Physics at the University of Windsor engages our Grade 11 Physics students about Physics:

what is physics

how does physics help

why is it important to study physics in high school

what can physics do for your future