Science opens a world of discovery, where students learn to ask questions, investigate ideas and connect what they observe to the wider world. Throughout their primary school years, children get an opportunity to explore their five senses and the parts of the body that make them work, building an understanding of how we experience our environment. They broaden their view to Earth and Space Science, investigating the movement and relationships of the Sun, Moon and Earth and the lunar cycle. Seasonal weather changes provide another area of study, helping students make sense of patterns in nature. In Chemistry, they experiment with acids and bases, seeing first-hand how different chemical interact and react. Through Biology, students explore how animals are classified, focusing on groups such as vertebrates and examine how behaviour and adaptations help living things survive.

 

Technology empowers students to become confident creators and problem-solvers in a digital world. From Prep to Year 6, students build skills step by step, starting with basic computer skills such as typing and creating documents in Microsoft Word. As they progress, they explore more advanced applications, including Microsoft Excel, where they learn to tabulate data and plot graphs and Microsoft PowerPoint to design clear, engaging presentations. In Year 4 to 6, students bring their own devices and use Google Classroom to access learning, submit work, and collaborate. By Year 6, creativity comes alive through projects such as Claymation, where students design and animate their own short movies using photo frames. Coding is another key focus, beginning with simple directional coding and moving through block-based programming to designing models for 3D printing. A variety of robots, including Bee-Bots, Blue-Bots, Sphero, VexGo, and Wonder Workshop, make learning interactive and exciting.

 

Engineering in STEM encourages students to think like problem-solvers and creators. From Prep to Year 6, children explore how things are designed and built, starting with simple concepts like farmyard animals and their environments, before moving on to real-world structures such as bridges. They investigate how machines work, including experimenting with hydraulic-powered models and design exciting projects like ball runs inspired by the Fluor Engineering Challenge. Using safe and child-friendly tools, students bring their ideas to life through hands-on building experiences. This fosters creativity, teamwork, and resilience while helping students understand how engineering shapes the world around us.

 

Mathematics in STEM helps students apply the skills they learn in the classroom to real-life problem solving. While maths is not explicitly taught during STEM lessons, it is reinforced through practical activities and projects. Students practise measuring with rulers, using protractors to calculate angles, and applying number skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They also use decimal fractions when measuring accurately and interpret data when recording results. By integrating these skills into STEM challenges, students gain confidence in applying mathematical thinking in meaningful and engaging ways across Prep to Year 6.