Drones in the Primary Years.
Using drones in the primary years builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills in addition to technical skills. Drones are very much part of our...
Book Week MakerFaire
What a wonderful week!
This year in our Junior Library we created a MakerFaire where parents and students could visit and 'Make'! During the weeks...
TeachTechPlay : Playback
I’m inspired and all set to hit Term 2 with more ideas after spending the last two days at the annual TeachTechPlay Conference at...
Delivery Drones
Year 6 enjoyed learning about drones and their applications in different fields. The girls read the story ‘Dronie’ by Paul Mead and Sarah Davies,...
Coding with LEGO EV3 Robots
Over the last few years I have enjoyed learning 'some' coding and robotics skills. I find the students soon over-take my level of competency,...
UN Sustainable Development Goals & the Micro:Bit
Engaging students with the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals using the Micro:Bit was successful and fun when games were created. Each student selected...
Makey Makey and More!
Spring Holiday STEMies Day was busy with exploring, creating and making interactive activities using Makey Makey, Scratch and Electric Mazes.
Using projects available on Code...
TechMate Enjoys Robots
This term our TechMates enjoyed an evening of playing, discovering and exploring the capabilities of our robots we use with our girls. TechMates is...
Fun with NeoPixels!
I was fortunate to attend a workshop on using Neopixels with conductive thread. My wonderful colleague, friend and ‘Makerspace’ guru, Anne Weaver, told me...
The Significance of an Audience
When students have an audience, it gives meaning and authenticity to learning. This was evident this week at our annual Science and Technology Showcase....