STEAM

STEAM Mural

As part of Science Week activities students were invited to enter a competition to design a STEAM mural for G6. Isobel Goodman of Year 11 and Betty Zois and Kate McQueeney of Year 7 were chosen as the winners of the competition and collaborated to combine their designs.  The girls have worked on the mural for the past term, often giving up their lunchtime, and their hard work has paid off. A big thank you goes to Isobel for mentoring Betty and Kate through the process, and to Betty and Kate for their fantastic artistic vision! Special thanks also to Tim Sprigg and Tom Lansdaal for assisting us with our creative vision.

Jodie Purches

STEAM Learning Specialist

During this semester we were given an opportunity to participate in creating the STEAM mural located in G6. Together with Isobel, we worked as a team to create this mural. Throughout this experience, we have learnt how to cooperate with older students easily and to have faith in our artistic abilities. When we first heard about this opportunity, we were unsure if we should enter, and not confident about being chosen. Although when we went to the girls in STEM one week, we heard about this idea again. We began thinking a bit more into it and eventually agreed that it would be a fantastic opportunity for us to try something new. After a lot of hard work, we completed the mural. We would like to say a huge thank you to Ms Purches for dedicating her time and effort to help us create this mural.

Betty Z. 7G and Kate M. 7C

Rocket Launch

This term our year 7 and 8 students completed their 2018 STEM Rocket challenge. It was another opportunity for our students to become engaged with STEM, which is an application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. This year’s challenge was to construct a rocket.

Students collaborated in their groups to design and produce a bottle rocket, with the aim for it to fly the highest and farthest. Their final designs were launched using a bottle-rocket launcher. In teams of four, the students conducted research, prepared a test design and made calculations to develop a bottle rocket. The winning design needed to incorporate the key features of aerodynamic, performance and aesthetics. 

The Rocket Launch showcase created so much excitement for our students. Well done to each and every one of the students and many thanks to those who brought materials from home to create their final masterpieces! 

Sousanna Katiforis

Science Domain Leader