Students with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at St Therese, West Wollongong are now able to engage in STEM learning in a dedicated ‘makerspace’ area, fostering creativity and inquiry-based learning.
St Therese’s once tired looking basement has been transformed into a vibrant and engaging space that incorporates the school’s Spheros, mBots and VEX robots, as well as a range of construction tools and materials for the students to use to engage in STEM-related activities both as part of in-class learning and during lunchtime workshops.
Launched with their community, the students were delighted to show parents and grandparents around the school and to showcase their learning environment – including their exciting new makerspace.
Year 6 teacher Michelle Devine has been the driving force behind the makerspace, sharing her passion and vision…
