Week+3


 * Week 3**


 * Wednesday the 24th of August**
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 * Excursion to Gray-Nicholls by Harry Austin**


 * On August the 24th Year 6 went to the Gray-Nicholls factory. Our guides Stuart and Greg showed us their many brands and their evolution in design and materials. Previously I thought Gray-Nicholls only provided cricket gear but they are also the leading providers in NRL, hockey and more. We all sat down at a huge table and pretended we were having a board meeting. Greg then passed around samples of various products and their materials. Materials are very important and affects the price of a product dramatically. The right selection affects performance, durability and weight. Greg showed us a cricket pad from 3 years ago and now. The difference in weight was amazing. Greg said that Gray-Nicholls had achieved the weight difference by producing lighter foams. Afterwards, we were taken on a tour of the factory. Being a cricket lover, I was fascinated as to how they create bats. We got taken through the whole process and I was blown away by the efficiency and quality. The bats were unbelievably smooth and well made. On our way out we were given a free Gray-Nicholls soccer ball or netball. A huge thank you to Jason Gray for allowing us this great experience.**


 * Wednesday the 24th of August**


 * Excursion to Monash University by Lachie Coman**
 * On August the 24th, Year 6 visited Monash University to try some chemical experiments.**
 * We are met by Dr. Brickman, Kyria's mum, and were given safety goggles and lab coats. I looked like an evil professor.**
 * We were instantly shown a chemical reaction. Dr. Brickman poured a clear liquid into a jug. It was mixed with another liquid and it turned red, then mixed with another liquid, it slowly changed to all the colours of the rainbow. It went from red, through pink, orange, gold, green, purple, blue and finally a deep, deep blue. But with another chemical added, it turned back to red immediately.**
 * Then came blowing things up. A small grey powder sat in bowls. Apparently, the powder blows up with contact with water. Several ships had exploded when importing this powder into Australia because water had leaked into their holds.**
 * I tried lighting it up but it only smouldered. Natasha managed to produce a flame by some unknown way. Afterwards, I felt a bit quesie because I accidently stuck my head in the fume cupboard, oops.**
 * Next came the making of slime. To make slime you add a whole lot of different chemicals and powder together and stir for a long time. My arms ached but finally I made slime. It was amazingly disgusting and very stretchy.**
 * I found this experience very fun and highly interesting.**
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