STEM

Rovers & Drones

Our STEM Club is buzzing with activity as students continue building their STEM Rovers and assembling their drone kits.  These exciting projects provide students with hands-on experience in engineering, electronics, design and problem-solving while developing teamwork and resilience.  

New members are always welcome, students from any year level can join at any time to receive a project kit, step-by-step instructions and support from staff and fellow students. STEM Club meets every Friday at lunchtime in MCA21, making it easy for students to get involved whenever they are ready.

Looking ahead, students have an exciting goal to work towards!  Early in Term 4, we will be holding a Drone Flying Competition and a STEM Rover Obstacle Course Challenge for teams that have successfully completed their models.  These friendly competitions will give students the opportunity to showcase their engineering skills, test the performance of their creations and celebrate the innovation, perseverance and teamwork that have gone into each project.  Whether you are an experienced builder or just starting, there has never been a better time to join the STEM Club and be part of the challenge.

Science Week 2026

Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for all 

National Science Week will be celebrated across Australia from 15–23 August 2026, and alongside the exciting program of activities planned by our Science Department, students will also have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on STEM challenge inspired by this year's theme, "Seeds of Science".  In the Plant Tower Challenge, students will design and build innovative vertical plant towers using recycled plastic bottles and other repurposed materials.  Through this project, they will explore how plants grow, investigate sustainable food production and discover how creative thinking can help address real-world environmental challenges. 

Planning and design will begin during STEM Club on Friday, 31 July with students working on the project alongside our STEM Rover and Drone engineering projects.  Students from every year level are warmly invited to join in, regardless of their previous STEM experience.  The Plant Tower Challenge is a wonderful example of STEM in action, bringing together Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in an authentic learning experience.  Students will apply their understanding of plant biology, use mathematical skills to plan and measure their designs, engineer stable structures and evaluate how technology can support efficient indoor food production.  Throughout the challenge, they will develop creativity, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.   We look forward to seeing our students' innovative designs come to life during National Science Week.

Ms Colleen Marriott

STEM Leader