Victoria’s first Lumination Learning Lab Revolutionises Student Learning

In July 2023, Girton Grammar School made history by becoming the first school in Victoria to unveil a Lumination Learning Lab, a cutting-edge educational space that utilises advanced technology and interactive experiences to enhance student learning.

With state-of-the-art tools such as virtual reality and augmented reality, the immersive Lumination Learning Lab offers students the opportunity to solve real-world problems and develop critical skills that are highly valued in the workplace. By fostering creativity, critical thinking and teamwork, the Lab is designed to empower students and enhance their learning experiences.

“We are thrilled with our investment in an immersive learning lab at Girton Grammar School, making us the first School in Victoria to pioneer a Lumination Learning Lab in the classroom,” said Girton's Principal, Dr Emma O’Rielly.

“Our School takes great pride in striving for excellence and being at the forefront of education. The decision to build this virtual learning space represents a major step forward in ensuring our students are prepared with the necessary skills for success in a rapidly evolving world.”

The lab was constructed by immersive technology company, Lumination, in a classroom within the newly refurbished Morey Building on Girton’s Senior School campus, and was unveiled at the start of Term 3 in 2023.

Lumination was founded in South Australia in 2016 with the goal of disrupting the conventional classroom. Since then, the company has worked with tens of thousands of schools across Australia to provide access to virtual and augmented reality.

“Girton Grammar School is taking the first mover advantage in Victoria, equipping its students with immersive technology that enables them to build the skills needed for the current, and future, workforce,” says Shai Coggins, Learning Design Lead at Lumination. 

“By immersing these students in real-world scenarios directly connected to the curriculum, their engagement increases, and they have an opportunity to develop the key ‘human’ skills they need to succeed.”

Lumination has over 20 labs in use or in progress across Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales and is rapidly expanding into the defence, government and enterprise sectors.

“Through the Lumination Learning Lab, our students will learn how to explore, innovate and collaborate with cutting-edge technology,“ said Dr O’Rielly.

“We’re excited to witness the achievements and limitless potential our students will realise as a result of this virtual learning facility.”