Last week, Year 13 Biology students travelled to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary and spent three intensive days working on an internal assessment. They were taught by three Masters students from the University of Otago who are studying Botany and Ecology.

The task required the boys to investigate leaf morphology in relation to an environmental factor. They spent the first day reviewing plant physiology, exploring the ecosanctuary, and designing their investigation under the tutelage of the Masters students. After that, it was all hands on deck with data collection and exploring the ecosanctuary, which is a Dunedin treasure. It is clear that there are some budding botanists and nature photographers. 

 We would like to extend a big thank you to staff at Orokonui Sanctuary as well as the three Masters students, Taylor Davies-Colley (BLT), Taylor - Big T, and Cara-Lisa Schloots. Also a big thank you to Mr Revell, Ms Calverley, and Ms Fortes for tag teaming each day and night to support us.  Finally, thank you to Reuben Morison for the amazing photos.