So much has been happening this term.

From the Centre for Innovation

The Centre for Innovation is extremely pleased to welcome Audrey Campbell to the team.  She has brought fresh ideas and is excited to be working with the students at St Margaret’s College.   

Linda Chong and Audrey are planning to introduce new tech skills in learning programmes at all levels.  They are working alongside teachers to co-construct activities in the process of integrating technology into the curriculum.  This dynamic duo, are available to support learning for the girls and staff with digital tools that can enhance understanding and learning.

   

The year 4 class has been working to create an animated story related to the Junior School REDS values.

This term a trial group has been in operation after school on Wednesday afternoons.  The Techsperts team have been working with a small group of 7 - 10 year old children.  This module has been an introduction to a range of tech activities that has included robots in the form of Beebots and Spheros; 3D printing; squishy circuits and papertronics.  Children have had a chance to engage and be challenged to make, create and do.  St Margaret’s College hope to continue this programme next term.  

Squishy Circuits

Drawings transformed into 3D printed objects   

In Art, the year 6 students have been working on the iPads with the stop motion app to create their own Len Lye masterpieces showcasing shade, light, colour, pattern and texture.  Their teacher Ms Burkhul has been instrumental in blending both technology and art to produce some amazing animated visual pieces and they are working to have these on display by the end of the term.

Year 6 students layering their art work

Positioning and using the Stop Motion app to capture their images

The students from Chile have also been able to “think, tinker and create” in the Centre for Innovation.  The girls have been introduced to computer aided design software to create their own personalised key ring that we have 3D printed for them to take home from their visit with us.

Charlotte has been working on a robotic arm all term in the Robotics Club

We wish the Robocup Teams well as they prepare for the National Competition in Dunedin on 16 September.  Caitlyn Wickham will be representing St Margaret’s College in the Senior Rescue competition and Holly Macdonald, Hattie Compton-Moen and Mia Wright compete in the Senior Theatre section.