Reflecting after being a Finalist in QCT TeachX ….
I was so humbled and honoured to have been a finalist for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Teaching’ in this year’s TeachX Award after being nominated...
Fun with 3D Models & Micro:Bits
This term, our girls in STEMies Club embarked on a project where they crafted 3D models representing various natural disasters. The girls carefully choose...
STEM ED Magazine
STEM ED Magazine started in January 2021 and is rapidly growing both digitally and in-print supporting educators worldwide.
It is filled with stories from everyday...
Annual ‘Hour of Code’ 2017
This was our fourth year of providing a time when the whole Junior School came together to enjoy an hour of coding activities. Prior...
Building a Computer?…….Yes!
A small group of girls have been busy this term following a blueprint to build a computer in our Makerspace. I gave the girls a 'Piper Computer...
Micro:Bit Holiday Fun!
The first two days of the holidays saw the students from St Aidan’s and local schools participate in a Jr Engineers holiday program, learning...
The GiST(The Girls in STEM Toolkit)
The GiST(The Girls in STEM Toolkit) is a resource designed to support and encourage girls and young women to pursue careers in science, technology,...
Exciting New Machine…..Epilog Laser!
Learning how to laser cut and engrave was very cool! Our school has purchased an Epilog Laser Mini. It both cuts and engraves wood,...
Books to Inspire Creating with Technology
A terrific way to introduce technology to students is through story.
I have used a variety of technology with students during library lessons and teaching HASS in the...
KLA’s in our Makerspace
The tools and resources available to students in our library makerspace enable our students to design, create, build and have fun on projects of...