STEAM Excursion Sparks Curiosity and Creativity — Year 7 at Banyule Tech School 

What a fantastic and inspiring experience! The STEAM excursion truly brought learning to life with its hands-on, interactive approach. Students were buzzing with excitement, fully engaged from start to finish, and eager to dive into every activity. It was heartening to see how their prior knowledge from Digital Technologies lessons at school gave them a solid springboard—helping them make real connections and confidently apply their skills in new, meaningful ways.

Every moment was filled with curiosity, creativity, and discovery. The smiles, the questions, the "aha!" moments—it all showed how much they were learning and enjoying themselves. This experience not only deepened their understanding but also sparked a renewed enthusiasm they’ll carry back into their classrooms. A truly memorable and enriching day!

Here’s what some of our students had to say:

"It was very fun, I hope to go there again and do more things like laser cutting and 3D printing. I learnt a lot of new things and the micro bit programming was fun." — Selene L

"The excursion was really fun and gave me opportunities to do things that I wouldn't really get to do at school. The best activity was definitely the Dobots. They challenged my problem-solving skills and really forced me to think." — Sumaya A

"I liked the making game activity and I actually got to make a pretty good game. I also liked the Dobot activity—it was fun and the suction thing felt weird (thanks to Dennison's curiosity!)." — Vic N

"I really enjoyed the excursion at BTS, as we programmed the do-bots, which was very fun. I learned that robots need very specific instructions to do what you want!" — Fia W

"I thought it was really fun. I used a Dobot arm to place a plastic arm in certain spots and used advanced micro bits to send my friends messages." — Aiden J

"BTS was a fun experience and it was very educating. I learnt a lot of new things and the teachers there were helpful and nice." — Amira J

"It was an amazing experience! The three different activities were well presented by amazing people at Banyule Tech School. I would definitely visit again to see all the new experiences arriving." — Ayaan F

While some students suggested more time or additional activities like laser cutting or 3D printing, it’s clear that the visit left a lasting impression—and even sparked ideas for future learning adventures.

Thank you to the staff at Banyule Tech School for providing such a rich and inspiring environment. We’re already looking forward to the next STEAM-powered excursion!

Arpita Kapoor