Science and technology is mandatory for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
In science and technology, students explore the natural and made worlds. They learn how to apply scientific and technological skills, knowledge and understanding across a broad range of contexts.
Science provides a way of inquiring about the world around us. It explores evidence and investigates ways to discover, develop and produce solutions to real world problems. The inquiry and skill-based nature of science opens doors to ideas and discoveries.
Technology
Our school is committed to providing up to date technologies to all students. All classrooms are equipped with Interactive White Boards (IWBs).
Using IWBs can facilitate learning by providing access to the internet, multimedia programs, games and lessons that are ‘interactive'. This form of teaching engages the students and supports all styles of learning.
In addition to IWBs the school is equipped with an Interactive Classroom with video conferencing facilities. These facilities can take students on live virtual excursions to places that would otherwise be inaccessible (NASA, The Great Barrier Reef) or they can allow classes to conference live with other schools (to share news, explore current topics, look at lifestyle differences or have a live debate).
Each classroom has their own computers, laptops and iPads and all students and staff have access to digital cameras, audiovisual equipment and video cameras.
Teachers take part in training and development throughout the year to further support their teaching practices.
