Science Technology Engineering and Maths
Foundation
Foundation students have continued developing their design and construction skills while building confidence using STEM tools safely and independently. This fortnight, students have been creating paper gliders to practise their cutting skills and improve their ability to follow design instructions. Through testing and modifying their gliders, students explored how different designs can affect flight distance and performance. These activities continue to strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity while introducing students to the design process of planning, creating, testing and improving.
Year 1
Year 1 students have continued building their coding skills using ScratchJr. They have been refining their maze projects by creating more complex pathways and improving the movement of their Sprites through carefully sequenced code. Students have explored how different commands can be combined to create more interactive programs while developing their understanding of sequencing, problem-solving and debugging. It has been fantastic to see students becoming more confident in explaining how their code works and making improvements to their projects.
Year 2
Year 2 students have continued their investigations into forces while finalising the construction of their Physics Carts. A major focus has been on designing and attaching wheels that allow their carts to move effectively across different surfaces and inclines. Students have been applying their understanding of movement, friction and force as they prepare their carts for testing.
Year 3
Year 3 students have continued strengthening their coding skills in Scratch by creating more interactive programs that respond to user inputs such as mouse clicks and keyboard presses. Students have been refining their coding projects, experimenting with different events and commands, and learning how to troubleshoot issues through debugging. Their growing confidence with Scratch is allowing them to create increasingly complex and creative digital projects.
Year 4
Year 4 students have continued developing their Stop Motion Animation projects by refining their characters, sets and storylines. Students have been creating detailed backgrounds, middle grounds and foreground elements using clay, LEGO and other construction materials. They have also continued analysing examples of stop motion animations, discussing effective filmmaking techniques and applying these ideas to improve the quality of their own productions. It has been wonderful to see students demonstrating creativity, perseverance and attention to detail throughout the animation process.
Year 5
Year 5 students have continued designing and developing their video games in Scratch. They have been refining the use of variables, improving Sprite movement and enhancing gameplay experiences for their users. Students have continued creating and modifying backgrounds and Sprites, including the use of AI-generated assets to support their game designs. Through ongoing testing and debugging, students have been learning how game developers continually improve their products through feedback and iteration.
Year 6
Year 6 students have continued applying their coding skills to Sphero robotics. Students have been refining their coding techniques as they work towards navigating self-designed mazes with greater speed and accuracy. They have been testing, evaluating and adjusting their code to improve performance while developing a deeper understanding of sequencing, timing and precision. This process has encouraged students to think critically, solve problems and apply computational thinking in a practical and engaging way.
