St Joseph’s Primary School Year 2, 3 and 4 students have begun constructing their 3D park models during their Project Based Learning sessions that has come about through the government encouraging this generation of children to develop thinking and skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
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St. Joseph’s teacher Mary Ventry said that this project has significantly fit that bill.
“The children are using their construction diagrams to build each piece of equipment.
“These detail required materials, type of joins, adhesives and colour. The children have been given an assessment matrix that has helped guide them during design and construction.
“Our wonderful school community has answered the call and generously donated resources for construction.
“Thank you,” Ms Ventry said.
“Some groups don't have a sturdy base for their parks so if you have anything that could be used as such, please send them into the Year 4 room. Even thick cardboard would be suitable,” she said.
“Linda Nicholson, of the Snowy Monaro Regional Council, is looking forward to see the children's' models and on Tuesday, December 5 the students will present their models and explain the thinking behind their designs.
The children would love to have their families and friends join the audience.
“We will have another morning tea to allow for further inspection and discussion of the models. We will start presentations at 10am,” Ms Ventry said.