Chris Dunn (Acting Deputy Principal / Head of Grounds and Buildings / Technology Gr 6 & 7)
In our STEM programme, we focus on hands-on learning where learners can take what they learn in class and apply it. Guided by our school theme, “Step Up, Stand Out,” and our core values of Kindness, Perseverance, and Service, we aim to give every child every chance, every day.
Applying Skills to Real-World Problems
A large part of our programme is connecting what happens in our Coding and Robotics lab to real-world scenarios:
- Coding & Robotics Lab: Learners build fundamental problem-solving and programming skills and then use them on practical tasks instead of just doing theory on a screen.
- LEGO SPIKE in Grades 6 & 7: We have integrated LEGO SPIKE directly into the Grade 6 and 7 Technology curriculum. Learners design, build and code their own working models to work through engineering and mechanical challenges.
- 3D Design and Printing: Learners also learn 3D computer design and get to see their ideas come to life on our 3D printers. It gives them direct experience with prototyping, spatial planning, and troubleshooting a physical product.
Our goal is to build confident, practical thinkers who are not afraid to try, test and figure things out for themselves.
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In ons STEM-program fokus ons op praktiese leer waar leerders dit wat hulle in die klas leer, werklik kan toepas. Gelei deur ons skooltema, “Staan op en Staan uit” (Step Up, Stand Out), en ons kernwaardes van Vriendelikheid, Deursettingsvermoë en Diens, streef ons daarna om elke kind elke kans, elke dag te gee.
Toepassing van Vaardighede op Werklike Probleme
‘n Groot deel van ons program is om dit wat in ons Kodering- en Robotika-laboratorium gebeur, aan werklike situasies te koppel:
- Kodering- en Robotika-laboratorium: Leerders bou fundamentele probleemoplossings- en programmeringsvaardighede op en pas dit dan toe op praktiese take in plaas daarvan om net teorie op ‘n skerm te doen.
- LEGO SPIKE in Graad 6 en 7: Ons het LEGO SPIKE direk by die Graad 6- en 7-Tegnologiekurrikulum geïntegreer. Leerders ontwerp, bou en kodeer hul eie werkende modelle om ingenieurs- en meganiese uitdagings aan te pak.
- 3D-ontwerp en -drukwerk: Leerders leer ook 3D-rekenaarontwerp en sien hoe hul idees op ons 3D-drukkers lewe kry. Dit gee hulle direkte ervaring met prototipering, ruimtelike beplanning en die oplos van probleme met ‘n fisiese produk.
Ons doel is eenvoudig: om selfversekerde, praktiese denkers te kweek wat nie bang is om te probeer, te toets en dinge self uit te werk nie.