STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Ravenswood develops critical twenty-first-century skills, such as problem-solving, that are the foundation for academic and professional success in any field.
In Junior School, an interest in STEM is encouraged from an early age through a variety of exciting initiatives and projects. Students build knowledge while cultivating critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities and engaging in hands-on activities, experiments and projects. They learn how to analyse and solve complex problems by breaking them down into manageable parts.
Ravenswood STEM also fosters creativity, curiosity and collaboration.
Junior School students are encouraged to explore and experiment, which sparks a passion for learning and discovery. Through group activities and projects, students develop strong teamwork and communication skills.
Every Junior School student engages in timetabled STEM classes, benefiting from consistent teaching and exposure to the latest digital technologies, project-based learning, coding, robotics and cyber-safety education.
Students have access to a range of innovative, state-of-the-art STEM resources and learning platforms, including 3D printers, robots, ScratchJr (a coding tool), CoSpaces Edu (an app for building and animating 3D creations) and Canva (a graphic design tool). STEM learning is also linked to PYP Units of Inquiry where possible and purposeful.
STEM Careers
Beginning in Junior School, our aim is to broaden students’ awareness of the types and variety of exciting career paths requiring STEM-related knowledge and skills.
In recent years, Junior School students have been visited by a range of STEM experts from the European Space Agency, Code.org, CSIRO, the Commonwealth Bank, Engineers Australia, and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
We also aim to foster a culture of innovation among our students.
Every year, four Year 6 STEM captains are elected to care for STEM robots, run STEM competitions and initiatives, and present at Junior School Assemblies.
Award-winning STEM
Ravenswood is proud to have been named a 5-Star Innovative School in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 by The Educator for work in the areas of Positive Education and STEM.
In 2024 Ravenswood was recognised with an Excellence Award for Best Use of Technology for its use of 6th generation Class Virtual Reality (VR) technology which allows educators to implement state-of-the-art immersive, engaging learning and assessment experiences.
STEM and Technology
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Ravenswood develops critical twenty-first-century skills, such as problem-solving, that are the foundation for academic and professional success in any field.
In Junior School, an interest in STEM is encouraged from an early age through a variety of exciting initiatives and projects. Students build knowledge while cultivating critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities and engaging in hands-on activities, experiments and projects. They learn how to analyse and solve complex problems by breaking them down into manageable parts.
Ravenswood STEM also fosters creativity, curiosity and collaboration.
Junior School students are encouraged to explore and experiment, which sparks a passion for learning and discovery. Through group activities and projects, students develop strong teamwork and communication skills.
Every Junior School student engages in timetabled STEM classes, benefiting from consistent teaching and exposure to the latest digital technologies, project-based learning, coding, robotics and cyber-safety education.
Students have access to a range of innovative, state-of-the-art STEM resources and learning platforms, including 3D printers, robots, ScratchJr (a coding tool), CoSpaces Edu (an app for building and animating 3D creations) and Canva (a graphic design tool). STEM learning is also linked to PYP Units of Inquiry where possible and purposeful.
STEM Careers
Beginning in Junior School, our aim is to broaden students’ awareness of the types and variety of exciting career paths requiring STEM-related knowledge and skills.
In recent years, Junior School students have been visited by a range of STEM experts from the European Space Agency, Code.org, CSIRO, the Commonwealth Bank, Engineers Australia, and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
We also aim to foster a culture of innovation among our students.
Ravenswood is proud to have been named a 5-Star Innovative School in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 by The Educator for work in the areas of Positive Education and STEM.
Information and Communications Technology
Ravenswood’s Technology program prepares students for our increasingly global and digitally connected world, in which technology is essential and part of daily life.
Educational technology, thoughtfully and appropriately applied, enhances the learning experiences of all students. Our teaching staff leverage technology to facilitate high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring students are fully engaged.
Students in Junior School have access to a variety of new technologies, including Class VR (virtual reality) headsets, 3D printing, robots, desktop computers, interactive display boards, data projectors and wireless networks.
Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 utilise iPads as part of their learning, while students in Years 3 to 6 enjoy access to dedicated laptops through our school-owned 1:1 device program. Students have a school-based email address from Year 5, and in Year 6 use specialist Lego robotics software, installed on their laptops, to design, build and program a Lego EV3 robot in class.
Our school intranet, RAVOConnect, is a web-based system for collaboration, submitting files and sharing resources.
In the global environment, our state-of-the-art technology is enabling significant changes in teaching and learning, and equipping students with new skills. Technology at Ravenswood provides a wonderful opportunity for all students to enrich their learning.