iServi News | 28 June 2019 | Term 2, Week 9
Our College is very aware of the changing demands and dynamics in the future world of work and the growing insistence from industry to have people with the skills to succeed in this emerging horizon. Our College Learning Vision and evolving curriculum seeks to provide opportunities for our students to prepare themselves to be highly sought-after young individuals because of their capacity to thrive in industry.
As a college we have a commitment to developing rich and broad STEM skills so that our students are industry ready. Supported by our College STEM coordinator, Director of Innovation and Director of Teaching and Learning Technology, as well as a broad array of staff with industry experience, our students are immersed into the world of STEM from the time they walk into our school. From Year 7 our students are supported through Problem Based Learning and Design Thinking strategies to discover new ways of thinking, uses of technology and creatively seeking answers. These skills are challenged and progressed through each year, helping students to seek answers and experience new up-to-date solutions using some of the most advanced technology available in schools. Our students also participate in co-curricular projects to help develop more advances skills and grow their passions through robotics and programming clubs as well as Pedal Prix teams.
Throughout this week the Year 3 students from our neighbouring schools have come to our college to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing. In recognition of this event the Year 3 students were invited to experience our college’s world of STEM, facilitated by our staff and students. Our guests designed, prototyped and built rockets and are seeking to build real world solutions for the growing crisis of global warming. Supported by our student the Year 3 students had a wonderful time interacting with various STEM tools and experiencing the wonders of technology. All schools are now undertaking a challenge to build sustainable housing for the future and we are looking forward to them coming back and sharing their discoveries.
Mr Ryan Wiles
(Acting) Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning