Technology in the Classroom
This year as Junior School Technologies Coordinator I have been able to share some great software and applications with students and teachers. Last week...
Visiting schools in Finland and Sweden
Visits to Rekolanmaki School, Helsinki and Pilbacksskolan, Malmo.
Wow! Time flies, it’s been nearly one month since I was fortunate to visit a Finnish Primary...
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....
Robotic Hand Mission
I was very pleased to receive an invitation from Optimise Learning to work with and trail a mission with some of our students. Optimise...
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...
Guest Post: Club Kidpreneur
I'm so excited to introduce the talented, passionate and dedicated Year 4 teacher, Jen Rowe, who very successfully introduced the concept of 'Entrepreneurship' in...
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...
Geography in the Makerspace:”Walking Two Worlds”
‘Education is the key to a better life for every child and the foundation of every strong society……’ Anthony Lake, Executive Director, UNICEF
Following the History...
‘Making’ Documentaries in History.
During Term 1 Year 6 girls studied the push for Australia’s Federation (Year 6 HASS Australian Curriculum). This term the girls looked at the impact government legislation...
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...