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STEM News: 🔬 STEM – Term 3 and 4 Update

Term 3 was busy and exciting in STEM for the students in Prep, two, three and six! Our students explored, investigated, designed, and problem-solved through a range of hands-on activities.

The students enjoyed becoming scientists and exploring some fun and fascinating experiments. They investigated ‘swimming paper fish’, explored how to blow up a balloon using baking soda, and were amazed by the colourful Magic Milk Experiment. These activities encouraged students to make predictions, observe changes and ask questions about why things happen.

We have also been learning about the importance of staying safe online and using technology appropriately. Students have been developing their understanding of responsible technology use, making safe choices online and thinking carefully about how they interact with digital technologies.

Junior and Middle students explored engineering and design through LEGO challenges. They worked collaboratively to build, test and improve their creations while developing their problem-solving, creativity and teamwork skills. The Year 6 students took their STEM learning a step further by working through the design process. They identified problems, developed ideas, created prototypes and refined their designs. They then proudly presented their prototypes and explained their design thinking to their classes.

It has been wonderful to see our students embracing STEM with such curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm throughout term three. And this term has been just as exciting and hands-on! Students will continue to explore the exciting connection between science, engineering and design through a range of engaging challenges.

Year 6 students will combine their science and design skills as they investigate the fascinating world of rockets. They will explore how rockets work, consider the forces involved and use the design process to create, test and improve their own rocket designs. Junior and Middle School students will put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test as they explore the design and construction of mazes and marble runs. Students will also have plenty of opportunities to develop their coding skills, using technology to create instructions, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life.