STEAM News
Grade 3s Inspire Little Designers at Poet’s Grove
To kick off Term 2, our Grade 3 students had the wonderful opportunity to visit Poet’s Grove Family and Children’s Centre, where they took on the role of mentors to the Kindergarten students. Together, they imagined and created fantastical cardboard constructions—including castles, dragons, and aeroplanes—using the innovative Makedo tools.
It was a joy to watch our students confidently share their knowledge of the safe cardboard cutting tools, guide the younger children through each design step, and model how to problem-solve when things didn’t go quite to plan. This hands-on experience was a fantastic way for our Grade 3s to strengthen their communication and leadership skills, all while sparking creativity and joy in their younger buddies.
We’re so proud of the way they represented our school with kindness, patience, and imagination.
After School Robotics Club
Our new Robotics Club launched this term with fantastic enthusiasm. The first session was a hit, with students eagerly building their own robot models using LEGO WeDo and SPIKE kits. They began making their models move and will continue to develop their understanding of how things work and interact in the coming weeks through hands-on activities and guided discovery.
With the club running at full capacity, and a growing waiting list, it’s clear there’s strong interest in after-school STEAM opportunities. We’re hoping to offer another club in Term 3, which will explore a different area of STEAM to keep things fresh and engaging. To give more students the chance to participate, we’ll also look at varying the days these clubs run throughout the year.
Upcoming Parent Webinar: Inform & Empower – Cybersafety and Digital Wellbeing
Thursday 15th May | 7:30 – 9:00 pm (Online)
We are excited to offer parents and carers the opportunity to attend an important Cybersafety and Digital Wellbeing Webinar, presented by Inform & Empower, on Thursday 15th May from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
This engaging and informative session will explore a wide range of current topics including:
- Social media and online gaming
- Strengthening family communication
- Impacts of screen time
- Cyberbullying
- Managing devices at home
- Child and tween online trends
- Navigating explicit/adult content online
The webinar is designed to provide families with up-to-date knowledge and practical strategies to help children build safe and healthy digital habits.
Please note: This webinar is strictly for parents and carers only due to the mature nature of some of the content discussed. Children should not be present during the session.
For full session details and registration information, please refer to the attached flyer. We encourage all families to take part in this valuable learning opportunity.
