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Generation STEM

Innovative Thinking on Display: Students Shine at Generation STEM Exhibition

Students from our school recently showcased their creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to community at the Generation STEM Exhibition, organised by CSIRO in the Blacktown region.

The exhibition challenged students to investigate real-world issues within their local community and develop innovative, practical solutions. Embracing this challenge, our team—Fiona, Shayan Alex and Jack—demonstrated exceptional initiative by focusing on a critical and relevant issue: house fires within the Blacktown community.

Recognising the significant risks and impacts of residential fires, the students conducted research into fire safety and prevention. Their solution centred on identifying and utilising fire-resistant household materials that could be incorporated into everyday home furnishing. By exploring materials that slow the spread of fire and reduce damage, the team proposed practical ways to enhance household safety while maintaining functionality and design appeal.

The students, led by Mr. Amon, Head Teacher TAS, presented their project to a panel of judges confidently, articulating both the problem and their innovative solution. They demonstrated strong understanding of design processes, material properties, and community impact, while effectively justifying their choices through research and evidence.

Mr. Amon, Head Teacher TAS, said “This project is a powerful example of what happens when students are given the opportunity to apply their learning to real-world challenges. The team demonstrated outstanding critical thinking, creativity and collaboration throughout the design process.” He added, “What impressed me most was their ability to connect their solution directly to a genuine community concern. They weren’t just designing for assessment—they were designing for impact.”

The students also reflected on their experience:

Fiona: “We wanted to work on something that could help people in our community. Learning about fire-resistant materials showed us how small design choices can make a big difference.”

Shayan: “Presenting to the judges was challenging, but it helped us explain and defend our ideas. It made the project feel real and important.”

Alex: “Working as a team allowed us to combine our ideas and strengths. We all contributed to developing a solution we’re proud of.”

Jack: “Being named runners-up was an amazing feeling. It showed that our hard work and research paid off.”

Their efforts were recognised with an outstanding achievement—finishing as runners-up out of 50 participating schools. This result reflects not only their technical and creative abilities but also their capacity to collaborate, think critically, and respond to real-world challenges.

This experience provided a valuable opportunity for students to engage with STEM in an authentic context, reinforcing the importance of innovation in addressing community issues. We are incredibly proud of Fiona, Shayan, Alex and Jack for representing Evans High School with excellence and demonstrating the power of student-led solutions.

SHAPE and the Built Environment – Evans Designers Out and About

Years 11 and 12 Design and Technology students visited the University of Technology Sydney for the SHAPE Exhibition and then explored the built environment, looking at transport systems and the development of the Rouse Hill Town Centre.

SHAPE is an exhibition of a range of exemplary Year 12, 2025 Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles Technology major projects. Our students also attended an hour-long lecture, which took them through the design process and expectations of their supporting folios and then spent time exploring the projects on display. This has assisted our students in developing their own ideas for their major projects, which they commence on return in Term 2.

We then took the Metro from Central Station to Rouse Hill Town Centre, a fully designed development that mixes apartment living, retail and commercial settings and entertainment and dining in both indoor and outdoor sections, as well as a transport hub. Students were inspired by the layout, sustainability, range of children’s spaces, the ‘Secret Garden’ and, of course, the Food Court!

“Purpose of design can range from solving world problems or individual problems”

“The SHAPE exhibition has allowed my mind to be expanded in terms of designing. “

“From the exhibition to the lecture, it really helped me gain a greater understanding of Design theory and practice.

“I have enjoyed seeing different designs. It has given me ideas.”