Much of our learning for STEM so far has required us to interact with others in a cooperative and focussed manner. The best outcome is simply not achievable when working alone. This goes for both the teaching team and the students. Collaboration has been the key to our light bulb moments and our deeper understandings…
Read MoreWith first versions of cars built and quite some excitement while racing them over and over and over again the students are now going through the process of where to next and even better if…… They seem ready to delve deeper into some of the science, technology, engineering and maths elements that are associated with…
Read MoreAlready with lots of time already spent designing, measuring, drawing and making lists of required materials the students were ready to start their first prototype today. With amazing speed, enthusiasm and a high level of concentration each student got underway and gathered up the resources required. Very quickly we found four teachers and one support…
Read MoreI’ve never seen the students sit for so long and be fully engaged in the moment. Time after time predictions were made, explanations provided for their thinking and races held. Again and again the 3….2….1….go countdown rung out through our learning space as cars were tested, curious questions discussed and then different scenarios tested again.
Read MoreLaunch in two days! The Nerdy Derby introduction was met with a loud cheer from the 90 Grade Fours we learn (and teach) with. This week we finalised ideas on what we think innovation is and started our journey to First Launch Date.
Read MoreAs a fulltime teacher and mum to three, life is busy and rewarding. Time can be scarce but enthusiasm and motivation aren’t a problem! You see when I wear my educator hat I feel so passionate about doing right by the students who are gifted temporarily into my care. Partly this is my internal moral compass…
Read MoreToday was a day to take a step back from the classroom frontline and spend some time with my colleagues reflecting on Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence is at work in our relationships with our colleagues, parents and students. It is crucial to many of our interactions with parents, colleagues and students and ultimately helps us…
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