The speed: ludicrous Nanotechnology under the microscope – 3D printing on show The raw speed of Henley High School’s and sophisticated, culminating in the high-tech a teacher’s perspective The 3D Printing Competition was held entry in the F1 in Schools program, racer that was developed for race day. As part again this year and entries were on Ludicrous Speed, was rewarded with a of the development program the students Through the ATP ‘Teacher in Residence’ • exploring nanotechnology as an emerging display at the Royal Adelaide Show. wild card entry into the national titles to designed wheel packages, and designed and program, Playford International College area of science and its impact on our lives ISSUE The Advanced Technology Project (ATP), be held in conjunction with the Melbourne tested wing configurations and a variety of axle teacher Tan Sood was able to contact • examining nanoparticles and how they differ in collaboration with the Royal Adelaide Grand Prix in March 2017. and bearing configurations. The team was also specialists in the field of nanotechnology from normal-sized particles Show, runs the competition, which required to build a pit display, seek sponsors and look into the subject with students. • investigating the various applications of F1 in Schools is a ‘Re-Engineering Australia’ includes all secondary schools in South and record their ‘F1 journey’ in a detailed folio. nanotechnology and the ethical issues program where students design and build a As part of the Advanced Technology Project, Australia, not just ATP and/or government Navigating their way associated with the use of nanoparticles. CO2 racing car from scratch. With the use Despite some substantial time penalties Teacher in Residence program I decided to 09 schools. of digital technologies for the design and distributed by the judges during the A STEM (science technology, explore the topic of nanotechnology. As a class activity students focused on OCTOBER Entries were exhibited in the Advanced manufacture of the vehicle, it is powered by a scrutineering process, the results were engineering and mathematics) day at water repelling chemistry associated with Through the program I was able to make 2016 Technology Pavilion along with the F1 in CO2 canister similar to that used to make soft impressive for a first time entry and included: LeFevre High School culminated in a nanoparticles. Students compared the contact with Dr Kamil Zuber and Dr Aidan Schools competition. drinks at home. • Fastest reaction speed run properties of two types of sand: regular and boat race, with models produced by Cousins from the University of South Australia. • One of the fastest recorded runs in practice magic. They looked at the behaviours of the The standard of entries was excellent and This year was the first time Henley High students racing against the clock in a Program Update • Second fastest recorded run Dr Zuber is a Research Associate who is sand using water and other organic solvents included a maze, sundial and scissors. participated in the F1 in Schools competition, purpose-built water channel. • Third overall currently studying superhydrophobic coatings and came to the conclusion that unlike normal which is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, The South Australian Winners LeFevre High School hosted the STEM day for automotive windscreens. sand, magic sand has a hydrophobic surface with the team achieving some excellent results. The judges awarded Ludicrous Speed a wild Advanced Technology Project Sculpture Years 8 & 9 in cooperation with the Defence Industry that repels water. The students built on this [Students land home after Space Camp] from page 1 card entry to the nationals – a wonderful result! Dr Cousins has research interests in magnetic (ATP) is a joint initiative of 1st Prize: Shan Gopuran, Mr Barrett led the team of Alex Dawes, Amy Pathway Program (DIPP9) and TAFE SA’s concept and learned that many materials can nanoparticles and medical physics. For his the Commonwealth and “Students will be able to experience what it’s The students and teachers extend their Prescott College Southern Holland, Blake Robertson and Riley Nicolle be water repellent if coated with certain types of Regency campus. PhD, Dr Cousins’ research focused on the state governments that aims like to be in a classroom in the United States thanks to the Advanced Technology Project through a rigorous development program and nanocomposite coatings. Sculpture Years 10, 11 & 12 spread of cancer through the body and how Students working with ‘magic’ sand to increase the number of and United Kingdom and vice versa, and for supporting the trip and special thanks to produced a very fast car. Fourteen DIPP students from 10 schools 1st Prize: Sandy Wu, to provide surgeons with accurate information Dr Cousins delivered a fascinating presentation students studying STEM we will be able to look to work together to the Northrup Grumman Corporation, which were involved in 3D modelling and Walford Anglican School for Girls about the disease. on nanotechnology and its applications in the (science, technology, implement engaging ways to further develop provided the funding. The team took part in the Professional Class, 3D printing once a week for a semester, Students land home after Space Camp which is the top level of the racing program. real world that had the students captivated. engineering and mathematics). students’ STEM skills”, she said. Functional Object Years 8 & 9 with TAFE SA lecturer Anthony Tonkin Both Dr Zuber and Dr Cousins have focused Four Aboriginal students from 2 South Along with guided tours of museums and exhibits It is more common to begin at the entry level 1st Prize: Vincent Stephenson and co-teacher from Le Fevre, their research on nanotechnology. I would like to thank Dr Aidan Cousins, Dr Kamil Australian schools have returned to earth by retired NASA scientists, they were given and develop the program over a period of The ATP is funded by the 2nd Prize: Oakly Andary, Eddie Grzeskowiak. Zuber, Nat Scherer and Celina Bolding for after experiencing life in space. the chance to meet and ask questions of several years. During Term 2, as a part of the school’s STEM Commonwealth Department of Prescott College Southern taking the time out of their schedules to present Don Thomas, one of the most decorated Hallett Cove takes on SeaPerch challenge curriculum, I conducted a four-week program Defence and managed by the The students and 2 teachers experienced the trip 3rd Prize: Jared Bird, The students designed and built a series of The STEM day kicked off with a session by and organise the course for my students. astronauts in NASA’s history. on nanotechnology with my year 9 and year Department for Education and of a lifetime during a week-long immersion in an Two teams from the Hallett Cove Robotics judges from the ASC as well as competing Seaview High School cars that were progressively more advanced Naval Engineering teacher and Advanced 11 chemistry students where they explored Tan Sood Dr Zuber - Atmospheric Child Development. American space camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the Piper, Ashley, Kiara and Tyson were the only Club, based at Hallett Cove R-12 School, in a variety of underwater challenges. The Technical Project Manager, Thierry plasma chamber for thin film Function Object Years 10, 11 & 12 issues including: Playford International College Dr Cousins and Tan nanocomposite coatings United States. Australians among 100 other year 8 students with recently took part in the SeaPerch winners were then eligible to compete in the Herman. The lecture covered the topics In the last edition, we the remainder coming from the United States and 1st Prize: Elijah Schutz, As part of the trip, the group built and launched underwater robotics challenge, held United States National SeaPerch Challenge of buoyancy, the Archimedes’ Principle, United Kingdom. Pedare Christian College announced that the Centre for rockets, used astronaut-training equipment and at Louisiana State University in the held at Louisiana State University in Baton A lot to learn hydrodynamics, stability principles and 2nd Prize: Isobel Cassidy, Defence Industry Capability conducted a simulated space shuttle mission. Piper said that “participating in awesome activities United States. Rouge, Louisiana. active stability systems, such as the Pedare Christian College It may have taken just five weeks to National Science Week Social Media and ATP Schools would be reviewing the and meeting heaps of new friends from all over While there, they stayed in ‘space habitats’, which The club’s focus is to engage students The squad of two teams sent by the club went 3rd Prize: Thomas Montague, build, but ‘Sir Lance a Little’ – Pedare ones found on air warfare destroyers. It program. While awaiting world was the best thing about space camp”. mimic sleeping conditions on the International interested in STEM (science, technology, by the name of The Sea Dragons, after the Pedare Christian College Christian College’s entry into the FIRST® finished with naval engineering and design, Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number With many of our ATP schools publishing the review outcome, we will Space Station; participated in and excelled at “It showed me how science and maths are used in engineering and mathematics) activities in local indigenous aquatic creatures. In Baton Robotics Competition – gave the students specifically, the shape and function of hulls. of events and challenges. A free standing Roman arch that social media and video links to showcase continue to evaluate and Mechanical Moving Object engineering challenges, such as rocket building the real-world, not just the classroom. Talking to a an informal environment after school hours. Rouge they competed against nearly 200 other experiences that will last a lifetime. supported 1.2 kg before collapsing and a straw bridge supporting their innovative STEM curriculum and improve our existing program Years 8 & 9 Students went on to shape a hull from a dynamic weight of 2.2 kg achieved first place. projects we felt it was time to start a new and water purification; and undertook training real-life astronaut was really cool, too.” The club teaches students the basics of teams from across the United States. The by incorporating a new 1st Prize: Luke Williams, In March this year, a small team of Pedare foam and compared its true displacement similar to that of National Aeronautics and Space microprocessor programming using STEMSEL students spent considerable time comparing communiqué. Use the new ATP QR code Forty-five teachers participated and through their Seaview High School middle and senior school students competed Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number of funding model for 2017. Administration (NASA) astronauts on acceptance and Arduino microprocessors, and encourages vehicles and ideas with the other competitors, with the value calculated. This was to easily access our Moodle site and own space camp experience they were able 2nd Prize: Angus Pointon, in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Sydney’s events. Students in years 8 and 9 participated in a series of science and into the space program. students to use these microprocessors in who were very interested in the use of the achieved through collecting data and using electronic newsletters. to exchange ideas and hear about how STEM engineering challenges, ranging from building bridges and rescue devices, We are confident that the Minlaton District School Olympic Park Centre. solve, work collaboratively with other students The 4 lucky students were Piper and Ashley (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects of their own choosing. microprocessor control. The two teams, Simpson’s method in 3D to calculate the to constructing and testing bungee cords, Roman arches and flat-pack This month we are featuring; excellent results achieved 3rd Prize: Caleb Tutton, and mentors, and critically reflect on their from Woodville High School and Tyson and Kiara is taught in other countries. VACUUM and AUSV Searcher, did very well, In this large-scale competition Pedare competed volume of complex shapes. chairs. The students worked in small groups to complete the set tasks, over the life of the project In 2015 the club became aware of the Seaview High School learning and make adjustments accordingly. Hallett Cove School, Year 10 students and from Playford International College who were finishing in 5th and 6th place in the against 50 other teams from around the world, which were judged by students from the STEM Society. will be recognised and we Sam said that immersion in the space camp SeaPerch program in the United States. The After lunch, students worked with Newtonian physics at ASE accompanied by teachers Sam Tuffnell and Sue Open Class. The ATP and Royal Adelaide Show including the United States, Taiwan, India, “As well, students have started building a will continue to advance this environment was a chance to remember where SeaPerch is a small submersible vehicle built Anthony and Eddie to put into practice Elderfield who had their own special educators’ look forward to more student entries Singapore, China and Australia. solid foundation of skills that will provide them Students and staff were also challenged during their morning care group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68HYPERLINK STEM skills can lead. cheaply with PVC pipe and 12 volt hobby Don Eickhoff project, which has helped space camp experience. next year. For more information contact with the opportunity to excel in the fast-paced what they had learnt earlier in the day and sessions with a series of questions covering a range of scientific disciplines “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu. motors. Members of the club formed teams Coordinator As a rookie team, Pedare was in the unique develop and support a “We saw the real-world benefits and spoke with Pam Gerrard at [email protected] environment of today and into the future”, produced model boats of various shapes and general knowledge areas. Prizes were awarded to both students and be”&HYPERLINK “https://www.youtube.com/ of two and with the help of a local hardware Hallett Cove Robotics Club situation of knowing very little about the positive STEM culture in South experts about how they built space shuttles, the and designs. staff. Questions ranged from: ‘When you hit your funny bone, what are you watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu.be”feature=youtube store, built several SeaPerches. The teams www.hallettcoverobotics.club says Emile. Australian schools. competition. However, robot ‘Sir Lance a Little’ actually hitting?’ and ‘When a material is freeze-dried, water is extracted problems they faced and how they solved them – Henley High School and Year 9 Innovative Water Pumps then spent time modifying and testing their did an admirable job, ranking 20th by the end of Pedare’s entry into the competition was made Next came the boat race, with data bypassing which of its states of matter?’ through to ‘The moon with the it was amazing”, he said. https://www.facebook.com/DECD.SA/videos/621286691380529/ EDITOR vehicles so that they could complete various the competition. possible through a funding grant from Macquarie subsequently analysed to observe the most active volcanoes in our solar system orbits which planet?’ Pam Gerrard Sue said it showed her how science and maths are underwater tasks, including an obstacle University, which covered the entry fee and the correlation between the shape of the hull Hallett Cove Robotics Club Sea Perch Competition used in the real world, not just the classroom. In the five weeks of construction, Pedare’s [Answers: The ulnar nerve, liquid (sublimation) and Jupiter] [email protected] course and ball retrieval. Microprocessors were various components needed for the competition. and performance. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4538784.htm STEM teacher, Emil Zankov, worked with a small “A whole range of possibilities have opened up – also added to control the speed and depth of Richard Sellers the vehicles. team of middle and senior school students. http://bit.ly/PCCRobotbuild2016 The day was a great success and boosted Henley High School and STEM Connections: if we can manage the time differences we are really STEM and ATP Manager “As the students built their robot they grew in Mr Emil Zankov students’ understanding of STEM skills Illustrations of Practice Space Campers (Left to right): keen to skype each other’s classes.” In January 2016 the teams went to Flinders and their influence on future career https://publish.viostream.com/play/w9iaf6bo1b9em Piper Harvey, Kiara Tilmouth-Presley, University for the inaugural Australian SeaPerch their ability to think creatively through the use of STEM & Technology Teacher Tyson Evans and Ashley Tong (Continued overpage...) product design. They also needed to problem Pedare Christian College opportunities, including defence industries. Challenge. They presented their designs to the The speed: ludicrous Nanotechnology under the microscope – 3D printing on show The raw speed of Henley High School’s and sophisticated, culminating in the high-tech a teacher’s perspective The 3D Printing Competition was held entry in the F1 in Schools program, racer that was developed for race day. As part again this year and entries were on Ludicrous Speed, was rewarded with a of the development program the students Through the ATP ‘Teacher in Residence’ • exploring nanotechnology as an emerging display at the Royal Adelaide Show. wild card entry into the national titles to designed wheel packages, and designed and program, Playford International College area of science and its impact on our lives ISSUE The Advanced Technology Project (ATP), be held in conjunction with the Melbourne tested wing configurations and a variety of axle teacher Tan Sood was able to contact • examining nanoparticles and how they differ in collaboration with the Royal Adelaide Grand Prix in March 2017. and bearing configurations. The team was also specialists in the field of nanotechnology from normal-sized particles Show, runs the competition, which required to build a pit display, seek sponsors and look into the subject with students. • investigating the various applications of F1 in Schools is a ‘Re-Engineering Australia’ includes all secondary schools in South and record their ‘F1 journey’ in a detailed folio. nanotechnology and the ethical issues program where students design and build a As part of the Advanced Technology Project, Australia, not just ATP and/or government Navigating their way associated with the use of nanoparticles. CO2 racing car from scratch. With the use Despite some substantial time penalties Teacher in Residence program I decided to 09 schools. of digital technologies for the design and distributed by the judges during the A STEM (science technology, explore the topic of nanotechnology. As a class activity students focused on OCTOBER Entries were exhibited in the Advanced manufacture of the vehicle, it is powered by a scrutineering process, the results were engineering and mathematics) day at water repelling chemistry associated with Through the program I was able to make 2016 Technology Pavilion along with the F1 in CO2 canister similar to that used to make soft impressive for a first time entry and included: LeFevre High School culminated in a nanoparticles. Students compared the contact with Dr Kamil Zuber and Dr Aidan Schools competition. drinks at home. • Fastest reaction speed run properties of two types of sand: regular and boat race, with models produced by Cousins from the University of South Australia. • One of the fastest recorded runs in practice magic. They looked at the behaviours of the The standard of entries was excellent and This year was the first time Henley High students racing against the clock in a Program Update • Second fastest recorded run Dr Zuber is a Research Associate who is sand using water and other organic solvents included a maze, sundial and scissors. participated in the F1 in Schools competition, purpose-built water channel. • Third overall currently studying superhydrophobic coatings and came to the conclusion that unlike normal which is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, The South Australian Winners LeFevre High School hosted the STEM day for automotive windscreens. sand, magic sand has a hydrophobic surface with the team achieving some excellent results. The judges awarded Ludicrous Speed a wild Advanced Technology Project Sculpture Years 8 & 9 in cooperation with the Defence Industry that repels water. The students built on this [Students land home after Space Camp] from page 1 card entry to the nationals – a wonderful result! Dr Cousins has research interests in magnetic (ATP) is a joint initiative of 1st Prize: Shan Gopuran, Mr Barrett led the team of Alex Dawes, Amy Pathway Program (DIPP9) and TAFE SA’s concept and learned that many materials can nanoparticles and medical physics. For his the Commonwealth and “Students will be able to experience what it’s The students and teachers extend their Prescott College Southern Holland, Blake Robertson and Riley Nicolle be water repellent if coated with certain types of Regency campus. PhD, Dr Cousins’ research focused on the state governments that aims like to be in a classroom in the United States thanks to the Advanced Technology Project through a rigorous development program and nanocomposite coatings. Sculpture Years 10, 11 & 12 spread of cancer through the body and how Students working with ‘magic’ sand to increase the number of and United Kingdom and vice versa, and for supporting the trip and special thanks to produced a very fast car. Fourteen DIPP students from 10 schools 1st Prize: Sandy Wu, to provide surgeons with accurate information Dr Cousins delivered a fascinating presentation students studying STEM we will be able to look to work together to the Northrup Grumman Corporation, which were involved in 3D modelling and Walford Anglican School for Girls about the disease. on nanotechnology and its applications in the (science, technology, implement engaging ways to further develop provided the funding. The team took part in the Professional Class, 3D printing once a week for a semester, Students land home after Space Camp which is the top level of the racing program. real world that had the students captivated. engineering and mathematics). students’ STEM skills”, she said. Functional Object Years 8 & 9 with TAFE SA lecturer Anthony Tonkin Both Dr Zuber and Dr Cousins have focused Four Aboriginal students from 2 South Along with guided tours of museums and exhibits It is more common to begin at the entry level 1st Prize: Vincent Stephenson and co-teacher from Le Fevre, their research on nanotechnology. I would like to thank Dr Aidan Cousins, Dr Kamil Australian schools have returned to earth by retired NASA scientists, they were given and develop the program over a period of The ATP is funded by the 2nd Prize: Oakly Andary, Eddie Grzeskowiak. Zuber, Nat Scherer and Celina Bolding for after experiencing life in space. the chance to meet and ask questions of several years. During Term 2, as a part of the school’s STEM Commonwealth Department of Prescott College Southern taking the time out of their schedules to present Don Thomas, one of the most decorated Hallett Cove takes on SeaPerch challenge curriculum, I conducted a four-week program Defence and managed by the The students and 2 teachers experienced the trip 3rd Prize: Jared Bird, The students designed and built a series of The STEM day kicked off with a session by and organise the course for my students. astronauts in NASA’s history. on nanotechnology with my year 9 and year Department for Education and of a lifetime during a week-long immersion in an Two teams from the Hallett Cove Robotics judges from the ASC as well as competing Seaview High School cars that were progressively more advanced Naval Engineering teacher and Advanced 11 chemistry students where they explored Tan Sood Dr Zuber - Atmospheric Child Development. American space camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the Piper, Ashley, Kiara and Tyson were the only Club, based at Hallett Cove R-12 School, in a variety of underwater challenges. The Technical Project Manager, Thierry plasma chamber for thin film Function Object Years 10, 11 & 12 issues including: Playford International College Dr Cousins and Tan nanocomposite coatings United States. Australians among 100 other year 8 students with recently took part in the SeaPerch winners were then eligible to compete in the Herman. The lecture covered the topics In the last edition, we the remainder coming from the United States and 1st Prize: Elijah Schutz, As part of the trip, the group built and launched underwater robotics challenge, held United States National SeaPerch Challenge of buoyancy, the Archimedes’ Principle, United Kingdom. Pedare Christian College announced that the Centre for rockets, used astronaut-training equipment and at Louisiana State University in the held at Louisiana State University in Baton A lot to learn hydrodynamics, stability principles and 2nd Prize: Isobel Cassidy, Defence Industry Capability conducted a simulated space shuttle mission. Piper said that “participating in awesome activities United States. Rouge, Louisiana. active stability systems, such as the Pedare Christian College It may have taken just five weeks to National Science Week Social Media and ATP Schools would be reviewing the and meeting heaps of new friends from all over While there, they stayed in ‘space habitats’, which The club’s focus is to engage students The squad of two teams sent by the club went 3rd Prize: Thomas Montague, build, but ‘Sir Lance a Little’ – Pedare ones found on air warfare destroyers. It program. While awaiting world was the best thing about space camp”. mimic sleeping conditions on the International interested in STEM (science, technology, by the name of The Sea Dragons, after the Pedare Christian College Christian College’s entry into the FIRST® finished with naval engineering and design, Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number With many of our ATP schools publishing the review outcome, we will Space Station; participated in and excelled at “It showed me how science and maths are used in engineering and mathematics) activities in local indigenous aquatic creatures. In Baton Robotics Competition – gave the students specifically, the shape and function of hulls. of events and challenges. A free standing Roman arch that social media and video links to showcase continue to evaluate and Mechanical Moving Object engineering challenges, such as rocket building the real-world, not just the classroom. Talking to a an informal environment after school hours. Rouge they competed against nearly 200 other experiences that will last a lifetime. supported 1.2 kg before collapsing and a straw bridge supporting their innovative STEM curriculum and improve our existing program Years 8 & 9 Students went on to shape a hull from a dynamic weight of 2.2 kg achieved first place. projects we felt it was time to start a new and water purification; and undertook training real-life astronaut was really cool, too.” The club teaches students the basics of teams from across the United States. The by incorporating a new 1st Prize: Luke Williams, In March this year, a small team of Pedare foam and compared its true displacement similar to that of National Aeronautics and Space microprocessor programming using STEMSEL students spent considerable time comparing communiqué. Use the new ATP QR code Forty-five teachers participated and through their Seaview High School middle and senior school students competed Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number of funding model for 2017. Administration (NASA) astronauts on acceptance and Arduino microprocessors, and encourages vehicles and ideas with the other competitors, with the value calculated. This was to easily access our Moodle site and own space camp experience they were able 2nd Prize: Angus Pointon, in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Sydney’s events. Students in years 8 and 9 participated in a series of science and into the space program. students to use these microprocessors in who were very interested in the use of the achieved through collecting data and using electronic newsletters. to exchange ideas and hear about how STEM engineering challenges, ranging from building bridges and rescue devices, We are confident that the Minlaton District School Olympic Park Centre. solve, work collaboratively with other students The 4 lucky students were Piper and Ashley (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects of their own choosing. microprocessor control. The two teams, Simpson’s method in 3D to calculate the to constructing and testing bungee cords, Roman arches and flat-pack This month we are featuring; excellent results achieved 3rd Prize: Caleb Tutton, and mentors, and critically reflect on their from Woodville High School and Tyson and Kiara is taught in other countries. VACUUM and AUSV Searcher, did very well, In this large-scale competition Pedare competed volume of complex shapes. chairs. The students worked in small groups to complete the set tasks, over the life of the project In 2015 the club became aware of the Seaview High School learning and make adjustments accordingly. Hallett Cove School, Year 10 students and from Playford International College who were finishing in 5th and 6th place in the against 50 other teams from around the world, which were judged by students from the STEM Society. will be recognised and we Sam said that immersion in the space camp SeaPerch program in the United States. The After lunch, students worked with Newtonian physics at ASE accompanied by teachers Sam Tuffnell and Sue Open Class. The ATP and Royal Adelaide Show including the United States, Taiwan, India, “As well, students have started building a will continue to advance this environment was a chance to remember where SeaPerch is a small submersible vehicle built Anthony and Eddie to put into practice Elderfield who had their own special educators’ look forward to more student entries Singapore, China and Australia. solid foundation of skills that will provide them Students and staff were also challenged during their morning care group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68HYPERLINK STEM skills can lead. cheaply with PVC pipe and 12 volt hobby Don Eickhoff project, which has helped space camp experience. next year. For more information contact with the opportunity to excel in the fast-paced what they had learnt earlier in the day and sessions with a series of questions covering a range of scientific disciplines “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu. motors. Members of the club formed teams Coordinator As a rookie team, Pedare was in the unique develop and support a “We saw the real-world benefits and spoke with Pam Gerrard at [email protected] environment of today and into the future”, produced model boats of various shapes and general knowledge areas. Prizes were awarded to both students and be”&HYPERLINK “https://www.youtube.com/ of two and with the help of a local hardware Hallett Cove Robotics Club situation of knowing very little about the positive STEM culture in South experts about how they built space shuttles, the and designs. staff. Questions ranged from: ‘When you hit your funny bone, what are you watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu.be”feature=youtube store, built several SeaPerches. The teams www.hallettcoverobotics.club says Emile. Australian schools. competition. However, robot ‘Sir Lance a Little’ actually hitting?’ and ‘When a material is freeze-dried, water is extracted problems they faced and how they solved them – Henley High School and Year 9 Innovative Water Pumps then spent time modifying and testing their did an admirable job, ranking 20th by the end of Pedare’s entry into the competition was made Next came the boat race, with data bypassing which of its states of matter?’ through to ‘The moon with the it was amazing”, he said. https://www.facebook.com/DECD.SA/videos/621286691380529/ EDITOR vehicles so that they could complete various the competition. possible through a funding grant from Macquarie subsequently analysed to observe the most active volcanoes in our solar system orbits which planet?’ Pam Gerrard Sue said it showed her how science and maths are underwater tasks, including an obstacle University, which covered the entry fee and the correlation between the shape of the hull Hallett Cove Robotics Club Sea Perch Competition used in the real world, not just the classroom. In the five weeks of construction, Pedare’s [Answers: The ulnar nerve, liquid (sublimation) and Jupiter] [email protected] course and ball retrieval. Microprocessors were various components needed for the competition. and performance. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4538784.htm STEM teacher, Emil Zankov, worked with a small “A whole range of possibilities have opened up – also added to control the speed and depth of Richard Sellers the vehicles. team of middle and senior school students. http://bit.ly/PCCRobotbuild2016 The day was a great success and boosted Henley High School and STEM Connections: if we can manage the time differences we are really STEM and ATP Manager “As the students built their robot they grew in Mr Emil Zankov students’ understanding of STEM skills Illustrations of Practice Space Campers (Left to right): keen to skype each other’s classes.” In January 2016 the teams went to Flinders and their influence on future career https://publish.viostream.com/play/w9iaf6bo1b9em Piper Harvey, Kiara Tilmouth-Presley, University for the inaugural Australian SeaPerch their ability to think creatively through the use of STEM & Technology Teacher Tyson Evans and Ashley Tong (Continued overpage...) product design. They also needed to problem Pedare Christian College opportunities, including defence industries. Challenge. They presented their designs to the In their shoes E-Racer and aerodynamics P-Tech comes to South Australia Primary school The Introduction to Engineering St Patrick’s Technical College has the employers who have engaged multiple students in on course at Craigmore High School partnered with the Defence Teaming school-based and full-time apprentices from aims to introduce students to the Centre (DTC) as part of the Australian the college’s specialist programs. the act engineering design process and Government’s $4.3 million P-TECH St Patrick’s lead STEM teacher, Bradley different streams of engineering, (Pathways in Technology) pilot program. A partnership between a high school Sheridan, will play a major role in the P-TECH to ‘see what engineers do’. and local primary schools has resulted Under the program, St Patrick’s and DTC will program and he, along with a working party, in ‘Discovery Days’ – a STEM initiative Craigmore High School students have work with members to develop STEM projects will be responsible for developing new whereby primary school students been offered the chance to participate and provide mentoring opportunities for projects involving DTC member employers. explore STEM themes and build in Introduction to Engineering in year 10. students that will potentially open pathways to They will include work placements, industry projects using advanced technologies. Students have the chance to become employment in defence industries. visits and employees working alongside involved in the engineering design students in college classrooms, laboratories At a recent workshop, students designed Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham, process, while also developing and workshops. and produced a weather vane using an Minister for Education and Training, launched essential skills, including team work, anemometer, (an instrument used to what will be South Australia’s first P-TECH For more information about P-TECH visit: project management, time management measure wind speed) with Coreldraw program in September during the school’s www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au/p-tech and communication. software and a laser cutter to produce the annual National Skills Week Business Lunch. www.saf.org.au parts needed. Measurements derived from During the course, students investigate www.p-tech.org.au The P-TECH program – adapted from a United the workshop were then used to produce different fields of engineering and their Seaton High School’s year 9 design and Using this knowledge, students designed their States model pioneered with IBM – centres and position the resting pole and arrow pathways, identify the work skills required technology students designed and built cars and wheels using the industry standard on the creation of an education, industry indicating the direction of the wind. of an engineer and document design Formula 1 model cars as part of the CAD software Creo Parametric. They then An expo experience up there with the best and community partnership. The partnership development questions to consider when ‘E-Racer STEM unit’. tested their car designs using Flow Design In another workshop, students studied the From wind turbines and energy efficient Overall, an impressive 106 secondary Rossi, Defence Teaming Centre; Sandy Walker, provides an industry supported pathway for Engineers James Hogarth and Denni Mackrill with Ethan Robins & Sebastian Williams undertaking a project. Guest speakers wind tunnel software and made modifications STEM principles relating to spinning tops The aim of the unit was for students to students, 650 primary school students and young people to achieve a qualification that and excursions support the program, based on the data generated. housing, through to robotics and Flinders University; and Bernard Laidlaw, and gyroscopes. They were given a lecture design a prototype and produce an electronic 19 judges participated. strengthens their employment prospects. and students are assessed using SACE quadcopters, it’s little wonder that the Department of State Development. explaining the physics of the gyroscope Weighty matters Formula 1 car based on their knowledge and Students then produced their Formula 1 cars Stage 1 Integrated Learning. 2016 Southern Schools STEM Expo has During the launch, 120 industry leaders and and its application to systems such as understanding of aerodynamics. and wheels using a 3D printer, going on to Working in teams on 32 projects that involved Primary school students were given the As part of the Engineers in the Classroom budget and a minimum height of 20cm, they been described as ‘a fabulous experience the design, construction and testing of a employers from across northern Adelaide active stability systems used in air warfare Students have been involved in a variety make a basic electronic circuit using motors opportunity to ‘test drive’ the projects program, year 9 Golden Grove High needed to design a structure that would hold Concepts covered included Bernoulli’s for everyone involved’. heard about the St Patrick’s P-TECH pilot from destroyer and drone technology. They then of projects including environmental and switches to power their cars. wide variety of contemporary engineering and judge the projects for the People’s School science students spent time the most weight. Student comments about the Principle, downward force, negative lift, a panel with an interest in the project. applied this knowledge in the Computer engineering through water filtration, Aberfoyle Park High School hosted its 5th solutions, students gained valuable insight Choice Award. with three engineers from Lockheed session included: drag, turbulence, laminar airflow, air pressure Tom Griffith Numerical Control room and the workshop, software engineering for people with South Science Expo at the TAFE SA Tonsley into these areas. DTC General Manager of Capability and Martin, a company who has been an differentiation, drag coefficients and aerofoils. Seaton High School Innovation Award Winners to produce spinning tops and launchers. “I really enjoyed creating the structure in a sensory disabilities using Arduino precinct in August. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Smith, important force in Australia’s defence and Projects presented on the day included: wind ASMS: Domestic Violence Awareness App team.” Kata Esplora boards, systems engineering spoke about her association with To great excitement and fierce rivalry, a technology industry for over 50 years. The It was again a very successful event. Nine turbines, energy efficient house designs, Advanced Technology Applications: using Concept to Creation projects, and St Patrick’s, in particular, her experiences with competition was held in the gymnasium company has around 1000 employees in “The cost of materials made us think carefully secondary schools were represented: minimising the force of motor vehicle collisions, Blackwood High School aerospace engineering of an aircraft wing. Tackling real-world challenges the college’s education-industry partnerships to see whose spinning top would spin the Australia and was voted in the top 100 about our design and how we could save Aberfoyle Park High School, Blackwood robotics, coding, 3D printing, carbon dioxide dragsters, ‘SUBS in schools’, motion sensors, People’s Choice Award Winners and employment-focused STEM curriculum. longest. Students not only had a great day, graduate employers for 2016. money, but build a reasonable structure.” Abbey McCarthy, a year 11 student at Twenty South Australian schools have through the Australian Science and She says that the company is excited to be High School, Hamilton Secondary College, remote control planes and quadcopters. Year 9 Science of Sound: Unley High School but also realised the importance of Jocelyn Craigmore High School who recently teamed with local companies to help Mathematics School. They will be supported involved with the PBLI program. Hallett Cove School, the Australian Science The college has worked closely with many Lockheed Martin’s James Hogarth, Simon Year 8 Science Skills: STEM principles in the design and gained a Certificate III Engineering find solutions to real-world challenges by the Department for Education and Child and Mathematics School (ASMS), Unley DTC members over the past 10 years, Inverarity and Denni Mackrill have been coming “This was interesting, engineers make weird “I think it provides a great opportunity for The panel of expert judges came from across manufacture of objects seemingly as (Technical) apprenticeship, said: “I through the Problem Based Learning Development’s business partnership managers Hamilton Secondary College providing skilled apprentices predominantly to the school on a regular basis. Simon is an and cool stuff.” Cameron students to start forming an understanding of High School, Reynella East College, Seaview university, education and industry sectors simple as spinning tops. learnt to work autonomously to design with Industry program. and the Advanced Technology Project’s industry in the electrotechnology and engineering aerospace engineer while James and Denni genuine industry problems and issues. This can College and Brighton Secondary School. and included: David Hart, Dematec; Margie Congratulations to all the participants. “It was pretty fun and helpful, I didn’t know and create my own product to solve a broker to establish and manage their school’s trades. ASC Pty Ltd, Century Engineering, Le Fevre High School will continue to are both hardware engineers. Expanded in 2016 following a successful only help enhance their preparation for industry how engineering linked with science.” Josh problem”. Keenan Holder, another year 11 industry partnership. BAE Systems and the DST Group are among Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham partner with primary school students and James Hogarth is a Golden Grove High pilot program between Jurlique International when they eventually join the work force.” student, who also completed the course Ministers Close & Mulligan at LeFevre offer ATP STEM discovery days in 2017. Danun Manson and Heathfield High School in 2015, through Business Partnership Manager Sam Pearse Celebrating submarines School old scholar and attended the school in 2015, said: “It was really useful to be Students at Seaview High School have been Year 12 Level Leader the Australian Industry Group, the Problem says that through the PBLI experience students Thierry Herman from 2003 to 2007. After leaving high school introduced to the engineering design working on designing and constructing a new State Education Minister Susan Close and Transport Minister Steve Science & Learning Capabilities Based Learning with Industry (PBLI) program will be engaged in learning that allows them to ATP Manager he completed a Bachelor of Mechanical process to see what engineers do”. manual wire reel used by Zonge to transport, Mulligan visited Le Fevre High School – the Maritime High School New funding model for the ATP encompasses 20 schools across metropolitan apply their subject knowledge to solve authentic Le Fevre High School Engineering and went on to work for a building layout and retrieve a kilometre of wire used on of South Australia – following the announcement of the future Cheryl Ball Adelaide and the Limestone Coast. problems, drawing on creativity, critical thinking, In September the Advanced Technology Programme had a number of positive services consultancy for three years, as a geophysical surveys. Zonge has specified that submarines contract. ATP Manager teamwork and collaboration. Project (ATP) hosted Jenny Lloyd from outcomes such as increasing the number of Hydraulics Engineer. For the past 18 months Companies already signed up to the program students consider the wire’s weight, ease of use Craigmore High School French company DCNS, with ASC Pty Ltd, secured the AU$50 billion the Department of Defence in Canberra. schools as well as strengthening schools’ links he has been working at Lockheed Martin include Redarc, Zonge Engineering, Timberlink “Students are given the opportunity to work in and protection. contract, which ensures the next fleet of submarines for the navy would be Jenny was in Adelaide to attend a meeting with defence industries. on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network Australia, Fulton Hogan and Automotive teams on real problems knowing they will be “I really look forward to hearing their thoughts built in Adelaide. of the ATP’s Steering Committee, at which known as JORN. This project aims to provide Safety Engineers. presenting their solutions to industry, which is The September Steering Committee meeting and examining their processes on how they a new funding model was approved. long-range over-the-horizon radar surveillance when we see innovation come to the fore. The visit was a resounding success as both ministers had the opportunity to was an important one as a new future funding Under the program, teams of students from the tackle the challenge”, says Kelly for the detection of aircraft and ships to speak with students about their STEM (science, technology, engineering and While in Adelaide Jenny made time to visit two model was presented to the committee. schools will have several months to determine “They ask for more of that kind of learning”, Australia’s north. For more information on this program contact mathematics) experiences and Advanced Technology Project (ATP) related ATP schools: Playford International College solutions to issues being faced by their says Sam. To assist in achieving these goals ATP schools Sam Pearse at [email protected] courses. and Le Fevre High School. She enjoyed the James, Simon and Denni recently provided industry partner. They will then present these to Kelly Keates, Managing Director of South opportunity to meet staff and students and to will now apply for ‘grants’ for STEM related a greater understanding of what engineering executives from the individual companies. In the very best tradition of Le Fevre High School, students were delighted Students testing their spinning tops Australian mining service exploration company see first-hand the projects that students can projects, with clearly articulated outcomes and involves as well as potential career pathways, by the opportunity to showcase and explain their work. Minister Close In addition to the student participation, up Zonge Engineering, will partner with Seaview be involved in as an ATP school. stronger reporting and acquittal processes. unsurprisingly, STEM featured prominently. was particularly interested in the use of the laser cutter and 3D printing to to 50 teachers are undertaking professional High School. enhance learning and provide students with the STEM skills they need for The 2016–2017 National Partnership ATP looks forward to further developments in Students worked in small teams on an development in problem-based learning aerospace engineering task. With a limited their future in the workforce. Agreement for South Australia’s Advanced innovative STEM education and stronger links Bailey Manuel and Jocelyn Reynolds Technology Industry School Pathways with defence industries. In their shoes E-Racer and aerodynamics P-Tech comes to South Australia Primary school The Introduction to Engineering St Patrick’s Technical College has the employers who have engaged multiple students in on course at Craigmore High School partnered with the Defence Teaming school-based and full-time apprentices from aims to introduce students to the Centre (DTC) as part of the Australian the college’s specialist programs. the act engineering design process and Government’s $4.3 million P-TECH St Patrick’s lead STEM teacher, Bradley different streams of engineering, (Pathways in Technology) pilot program. A partnership between a high school Sheridan, will play a major role in the P-TECH to ‘see what engineers do’. and local primary schools has resulted Under the program, St Patrick’s and DTC will program and he, along with a working party, in ‘Discovery Days’ – a STEM initiative Craigmore High School students have work with members to develop STEM projects will be responsible for developing new whereby primary school students been offered the chance to participate and provide mentoring opportunities for projects involving DTC member employers. explore STEM themes and build in Introduction to Engineering in year 10. students that will potentially open pathways to They will include work placements, industry projects using advanced technologies. Students have the chance to become employment in defence industries. visits and employees working alongside involved in the engineering design students in college classrooms, laboratories At a recent workshop, students designed Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham, process, while also developing and workshops. and produced a weather vane using an Minister for Education and Training, launched essential skills, including team work, anemometer, (an instrument used to what will be South Australia’s first P-TECH For more information about P-TECH visit: project management, time management measure wind speed) with Coreldraw program in September during the school’s www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au/p-tech and communication. software and a laser cutter to produce the annual National Skills Week Business Lunch. www.saf.org.au parts needed. Measurements derived from During the course, students investigate www.p-tech.org.au The P-TECH program – adapted from a United the workshop were then used to produce different fields of engineering and their Seaton High School’s year 9 design and Using this knowledge, students designed their States model pioneered with IBM – centres and position the resting pole and arrow pathways, identify the work skills required technology students designed and built cars and wheels using the industry standard on the creation of an education, industry indicating the direction of the wind. of an engineer and document design Formula 1 model cars as part of the CAD software Creo Parametric. They then An expo experience up there with the best and community partnership. The partnership development questions to consider when ‘E-Racer STEM unit’. tested their car designs using Flow Design In another workshop, students studied the From wind turbines and energy efficient Overall, an impressive 106 secondary Rossi, Defence Teaming Centre; Sandy Walker, provides an industry supported pathway for Engineers James Hogarth and Denni Mackrill with Ethan Robins & Sebastian Williams undertaking a project. Guest speakers wind tunnel software and made modifications STEM principles relating to spinning tops The aim of the unit was for students to students, 650 primary school students and young people to achieve a qualification that and excursions support the program, based on the data generated. housing, through to robotics and Flinders University; and Bernard Laidlaw, and gyroscopes. They were given a lecture design a prototype and produce an electronic 19 judges participated. strengthens their employment prospects. and students are assessed using SACE quadcopters, it’s little wonder that the Department of State Development. explaining the physics of the gyroscope Weighty matters Formula 1 car based on their knowledge and Students then produced their Formula 1 cars Stage 1 Integrated Learning. 2016 Southern Schools STEM Expo has During the launch, 120 industry leaders and and its application to systems such as understanding of aerodynamics. and wheels using a 3D printer, going on to Working in teams on 32 projects that involved Primary school students were given the As part of the Engineers in the Classroom budget and a minimum height of 20cm, they been described as ‘a fabulous experience the design, construction and testing of a employers from across northern Adelaide active stability systems used in air warfare Students have been involved in a variety make a basic electronic circuit using motors opportunity to ‘test drive’ the projects program, year 9 Golden Grove High needed to design a structure that would hold Concepts covered included Bernoulli’s for everyone involved’. heard about the St Patrick’s P-TECH pilot from destroyer and drone technology. They then of projects including environmental and switches to power their cars. wide variety of contemporary engineering and judge the projects for the People’s School science students spent time the most weight. Student comments about the Principle, downward force, negative lift, a panel with an interest in the project. applied this knowledge in the Computer engineering through water filtration, Aberfoyle Park High School hosted its 5th solutions, students gained valuable insight Choice Award. with three engineers from Lockheed session included: drag, turbulence, laminar airflow, air pressure Tom Griffith Numerical Control room and the workshop, software engineering for people with South Science Expo at the TAFE SA Tonsley into these areas. DTC General Manager of Capability and Martin, a company who has been an differentiation, drag coefficients and aerofoils. Seaton High School Innovation Award Winners to produce spinning tops and launchers. “I really enjoyed creating the structure in a sensory disabilities using Arduino precinct in August. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Smith, important force in Australia’s defence and Projects presented on the day included: wind ASMS: Domestic Violence Awareness App team.” Kata Esplora boards, systems engineering spoke about her association with To great excitement and fierce rivalry, a technology industry for over 50 years. The It was again a very successful event. Nine turbines, energy efficient house designs, Advanced Technology Applications: using Concept to Creation projects, and St Patrick’s, in particular, her experiences with competition was held in the gymnasium company has around 1000 employees in “The cost of materials made us think carefully secondary schools were represented: minimising the force of motor vehicle collisions, Blackwood High School aerospace engineering of an aircraft wing. Tackling real-world challenges the college’s education-industry partnerships to see whose spinning top would spin the Australia and was voted in the top 100 about our design and how we could save Aberfoyle Park High School, Blackwood robotics, coding, 3D printing, carbon dioxide dragsters, ‘SUBS in schools’, motion sensors, People’s Choice Award Winners and employment-focused STEM curriculum. longest. Students not only had a great day, graduate employers for 2016. money, but build a reasonable structure.” Abbey McCarthy, a year 11 student at Twenty South Australian schools have through the Australian Science and She says that the company is excited to be High School, Hamilton Secondary College, remote control planes and quadcopters. Year 9 Science of Sound: Unley High School but also realised the importance of Jocelyn Craigmore High School who recently teamed with local companies to help Mathematics School. They will be supported involved with the PBLI program. Hallett Cove School, the Australian Science The college has worked closely with many Lockheed Martin’s James Hogarth, Simon Year 8 Science Skills: STEM principles in the design and gained a Certificate III Engineering find solutions to real-world challenges by the Department for Education and Child and Mathematics School (ASMS), Unley DTC members over the past 10 years, Inverarity and Denni Mackrill have been coming “This was interesting, engineers make weird “I think it provides a great opportunity for The panel of expert judges came from across manufacture of objects seemingly as (Technical) apprenticeship, said: “I through the Problem Based Learning Development’s business partnership managers Hamilton Secondary College providing skilled apprentices predominantly to the school on a regular basis. Simon is an and cool stuff.” Cameron students to start forming an understanding of High School, Reynella East College, Seaview university, education and industry sectors simple as spinning tops. learnt to work autonomously to design with Industry program. and the Advanced Technology Project’s industry in the electrotechnology and engineering aerospace engineer while James and Denni genuine industry problems and issues. This can College and Brighton Secondary School. and included: David Hart, Dematec; Margie Congratulations to all the participants. “It was pretty fun and helpful, I didn’t know and create my own product to solve a broker to establish and manage their school’s trades. ASC Pty Ltd, Century Engineering, Le Fevre High School will continue to are both hardware engineers. Expanded in 2016 following a successful only help enhance their preparation for industry how engineering linked with science.” Josh problem”. Keenan Holder, another year 11 industry partnership. BAE Systems and the DST Group are among Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham partner with primary school students and James Hogarth is a Golden Grove High pilot program between Jurlique International when they eventually join the work force.” student, who also completed the course Ministers Close & Mulligan at LeFevre offer ATP STEM discovery days in 2017. Danun Manson and Heathfield High School in 2015, through Business Partnership Manager Sam Pearse Celebrating submarines School old scholar and attended the school in 2015, said: “It was really useful to be Students at Seaview High School have been Year 12 Level Leader the Australian Industry Group, the Problem says that through the PBLI experience students Thierry Herman from 2003 to 2007. After leaving high school introduced to the engineering design working on designing and constructing a new State Education Minister Susan Close and Transport Minister Steve Science & Learning Capabilities Based Learning with Industry (PBLI) program will be engaged in learning that allows them to ATP Manager he completed a Bachelor of Mechanical process to see what engineers do”. manual wire reel used by Zonge to transport, Mulligan visited Le Fevre High School – the Maritime High School New funding model for the ATP encompasses 20 schools across metropolitan apply their subject knowledge to solve authentic Le Fevre High School Engineering and went on to work for a building layout and retrieve a kilometre of wire used on of South Australia – following the announcement of the future Cheryl Ball Adelaide and the Limestone Coast. problems, drawing on creativity, critical thinking, In September the Advanced Technology Programme had a number of positive services consultancy for three years, as a geophysical surveys. Zonge has specified that submarines contract. ATP Manager teamwork and collaboration. Project (ATP) hosted Jenny Lloyd from outcomes such as increasing the number of Hydraulics Engineer. For the past 18 months Companies already signed up to the program students consider the wire’s weight, ease of use Craigmore High School French company DCNS, with ASC Pty Ltd, secured the AU$50 billion the Department of Defence in Canberra. schools as well as strengthening schools’ links he has been working at Lockheed Martin include Redarc, Zonge Engineering, Timberlink “Students are given the opportunity to work in and protection. contract, which ensures the next fleet of submarines for the navy would be Jenny was in Adelaide to attend a meeting with defence industries. on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network Australia, Fulton Hogan and Automotive teams on real problems knowing they will be “I really look forward to hearing their thoughts built in Adelaide. of the ATP’s Steering Committee, at which known as JORN. This project aims to provide Safety Engineers. presenting their solutions to industry, which is The September Steering Committee meeting and examining their processes on how they a new funding model was approved. long-range over-the-horizon radar surveillance when we see innovation come to the fore. The visit was a resounding success as both ministers had the opportunity to was an important one as a new future funding Under the program, teams of students from the tackle the challenge”, says Kelly for the detection of aircraft and ships to speak with students about their STEM (science, technology, engineering and While in Adelaide Jenny made time to visit two model was presented to the committee. schools will have several months to determine “They ask for more of that kind of learning”, Australia’s north. For more information on this program contact mathematics) experiences and Advanced Technology Project (ATP) related ATP schools: Playford International College solutions to issues being faced by their says Sam. To assist in achieving these goals ATP schools Sam Pearse at [email protected] courses. and Le Fevre High School. She enjoyed the James, Simon and Denni recently provided industry partner. They will then present these to Kelly Keates, Managing Director of South opportunity to meet staff and students and to will now apply for ‘grants’ for STEM related a greater understanding of what engineering executives from the individual companies. In the very best tradition of Le Fevre High School, students were delighted Students testing their spinning tops Australian mining service exploration company see first-hand the projects that students can projects, with clearly articulated outcomes and involves as well as potential career pathways, by the opportunity to showcase and explain their work. Minister Close In addition to the student participation, up Zonge Engineering, will partner with Seaview be involved in as an ATP school. stronger reporting and acquittal processes. unsurprisingly, STEM featured prominently. was particularly interested in the use of the laser cutter and 3D printing to to 50 teachers are undertaking professional High School. enhance learning and provide students with the STEM skills they need for The 2016–2017 National Partnership ATP looks forward to further developments in Students worked in small teams on an development in problem-based learning aerospace engineering task. With a limited their future in the workforce. Agreement for South Australia’s Advanced innovative STEM education and stronger links Bailey Manuel and Jocelyn Reynolds Technology Industry School Pathways with defence industries. In their shoes E-Racer and aerodynamics P-Tech comes to South Australia Primary school The Introduction to Engineering St Patrick’s Technical College has the employers who have engaged multiple students in on course at Craigmore High School partnered with the Defence Teaming school-based and full-time apprentices from aims to introduce students to the Centre (DTC) as part of the Australian the college’s specialist programs. the act engineering design process and Government’s $4.3 million P-TECH St Patrick’s lead STEM teacher, Bradley different streams of engineering, (Pathways in Technology) pilot program. A partnership between a high school Sheridan, will play a major role in the P-TECH to ‘see what engineers do’. and local primary schools has resulted Under the program, St Patrick’s and DTC will program and he, along with a working party, in ‘Discovery Days’ – a STEM initiative Craigmore High School students have work with members to develop STEM projects will be responsible for developing new whereby primary school students been offered the chance to participate and provide mentoring opportunities for projects involving DTC member employers. explore STEM themes and build in Introduction to Engineering in year 10. students that will potentially open pathways to They will include work placements, industry projects using advanced technologies. Students have the chance to become employment in defence industries. visits and employees working alongside involved in the engineering design students in college classrooms, laboratories At a recent workshop, students designed Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham, process, while also developing and workshops. and produced a weather vane using an Minister for Education and Training, launched essential skills, including team work, anemometer, (an instrument used to what will be South Australia’s first P-TECH For more information about P-TECH visit: project management, time management measure wind speed) with Coreldraw program in September during the school’s www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au/p-tech and communication. software and a laser cutter to produce the annual National Skills Week Business Lunch. www.saf.org.au parts needed. Measurements derived from During the course, students investigate www.p-tech.org.au The P-TECH program – adapted from a United the workshop were then used to produce different fields of engineering and their Seaton High School’s year 9 design and Using this knowledge, students designed their States model pioneered with IBM – centres and position the resting pole and arrow pathways, identify the work skills required technology students designed and built cars and wheels using the industry standard on the creation of an education, industry indicating the direction of the wind. of an engineer and document design Formula 1 model cars as part of the CAD software Creo Parametric. They then An expo experience up there with the best and community partnership. The partnership development questions to consider when ‘E-Racer STEM unit’. tested their car designs using Flow Design In another workshop, students studied the From wind turbines and energy efficient Overall, an impressive 106 secondary Rossi, Defence Teaming Centre; Sandy Walker, provides an industry supported pathway for Engineers James Hogarth and Denni Mackrill with Ethan Robins & Sebastian Williams undertaking a project. Guest speakers wind tunnel software and made modifications STEM principles relating to spinning tops The aim of the unit was for students to students, 650 primary school students and young people to achieve a qualification that and excursions support the program, based on the data generated. housing, through to robotics and Flinders University; and Bernard Laidlaw, and gyroscopes. They were given a lecture design a prototype and produce an electronic 19 judges participated. strengthens their employment prospects. and students are assessed using SACE quadcopters, it’s little wonder that the Department of State Development. explaining the physics of the gyroscope Weighty matters Formula 1 car based on their knowledge and Students then produced their Formula 1 cars Stage 1 Integrated Learning. 2016 Southern Schools STEM Expo has During the launch, 120 industry leaders and and its application to systems such as understanding of aerodynamics. and wheels using a 3D printer, going on to Working in teams on 32 projects that involved Primary school students were given the As part of the Engineers in the Classroom budget and a minimum height of 20cm, they been described as ‘a fabulous experience the design, construction and testing of a employers from across northern Adelaide active stability systems used in air warfare Students have been involved in a variety make a basic electronic circuit using motors opportunity to ‘test drive’ the projects program, year 9 Golden Grove High needed to design a structure that would hold Concepts covered included Bernoulli’s for everyone involved’. heard about the St Patrick’s P-TECH pilot from destroyer and drone technology. They then of projects including environmental and switches to power their cars. wide variety of contemporary engineering and judge the projects for the People’s School science students spent time the most weight. Student comments about the Principle, downward force, negative lift, a panel with an interest in the project. applied this knowledge in the Computer engineering through water filtration, Aberfoyle Park High School hosted its 5th solutions, students gained valuable insight Choice Award. with three engineers from Lockheed session included: drag, turbulence, laminar airflow, air pressure Tom Griffith Numerical Control room and the workshop, software engineering for people with South Science Expo at the TAFE SA Tonsley into these areas. DTC General Manager of Capability and Martin, a company who has been an differentiation, drag coefficients and aerofoils. Seaton High School Innovation Award Winners to produce spinning tops and launchers. “I really enjoyed creating the structure in a sensory disabilities using Arduino precinct in August. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Smith, important force in Australia’s defence and Projects presented on the day included: wind ASMS: Domestic Violence Awareness App team.” Kata Esplora boards, systems engineering spoke about her association with To great excitement and fierce rivalry, a technology industry for over 50 years. The It was again a very successful event. Nine turbines, energy efficient house designs, Advanced Technology Applications: using Concept to Creation projects, and St Patrick’s, in particular, her experiences with competition was held in the gymnasium company has around 1000 employees in “The cost of materials made us think carefully secondary schools were represented: minimising the force of motor vehicle collisions, Blackwood High School aerospace engineering of an aircraft wing. Tackling real-world challenges the college’s education-industry partnerships to see whose spinning top would spin the Australia and was voted in the top 100 about our design and how we could save Aberfoyle Park High School, Blackwood robotics, coding, 3D printing, carbon dioxide dragsters, ‘SUBS in schools’, motion sensors, People’s Choice Award Winners and employment-focused STEM curriculum. longest. Students not only had a great day, graduate employers for 2016. money, but build a reasonable structure.” Abbey McCarthy, a year 11 student at Twenty South Australian schools have through the Australian Science and She says that the company is excited to be High School, Hamilton Secondary College, remote control planes and quadcopters. Year 9 Science of Sound: Unley High School but also realised the importance of Jocelyn Craigmore High School who recently teamed with local companies to help Mathematics School. They will be supported involved with the PBLI program. Hallett Cove School, the Australian Science The college has worked closely with many Lockheed Martin’s James Hogarth, Simon Year 8 Science Skills: STEM principles in the design and gained a Certificate III Engineering find solutions to real-world challenges by the Department for Education and Child and Mathematics School (ASMS), Unley DTC members over the past 10 years, Inverarity and Denni Mackrill have been coming “This was interesting, engineers make weird “I think it provides a great opportunity for The panel of expert judges came from across manufacture of objects seemingly as (Technical) apprenticeship, said: “I through the Problem Based Learning Development’s business partnership managers Hamilton Secondary College providing skilled apprentices predominantly to the school on a regular basis. Simon is an and cool stuff.” Cameron students to start forming an understanding of High School, Reynella East College, Seaview university, education and industry sectors simple as spinning tops. learnt to work autonomously to design with Industry program. and the Advanced Technology Project’s industry in the electrotechnology and engineering aerospace engineer while James and Denni genuine industry problems and issues. This can College and Brighton Secondary School. and included: David Hart, Dematec; Margie Congratulations to all the participants. “It was pretty fun and helpful, I didn’t know and create my own product to solve a broker to establish and manage their school’s trades. ASC Pty Ltd, Century Engineering, Le Fevre High School will continue to are both hardware engineers. Expanded in 2016 following a successful only help enhance their preparation for industry how engineering linked with science.” Josh problem”. Keenan Holder, another year 11 industry partnership. BAE Systems and the DST Group are among Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham partner with primary school students and James Hogarth is a Golden Grove High pilot program between Jurlique International when they eventually join the work force.” student, who also completed the course Ministers Close & Mulligan at LeFevre offer ATP STEM discovery days in 2017. Danun Manson and Heathfield High School in 2015, through Business Partnership Manager Sam Pearse Celebrating submarines School old scholar and attended the school in 2015, said: “It was really useful to be Students at Seaview High School have been Year 12 Level Leader the Australian Industry Group, the Problem says that through the PBLI experience students Thierry Herman from 2003 to 2007. After leaving high school introduced to the engineering design working on designing and constructing a new State Education Minister Susan Close and Transport Minister Steve Science & Learning Capabilities Based Learning with Industry (PBLI) program will be engaged in learning that allows them to ATP Manager he completed a Bachelor of Mechanical process to see what engineers do”. manual wire reel used by Zonge to transport, Mulligan visited Le Fevre High School – the Maritime High School New funding model for the ATP encompasses 20 schools across metropolitan apply their subject knowledge to solve authentic Le Fevre High School Engineering and went on to work for a building layout and retrieve a kilometre of wire used on of South Australia – following the announcement of the future Cheryl Ball Adelaide and the Limestone Coast. problems, drawing on creativity, critical thinking, In September the Advanced Technology Programme had a number of positive services consultancy for three years, as a geophysical surveys. Zonge has specified that submarines contract. ATP Manager teamwork and collaboration. Project (ATP) hosted Jenny Lloyd from outcomes such as increasing the number of Hydraulics Engineer. For the past 18 months Companies already signed up to the program students consider the wire’s weight, ease of use Craigmore High School French company DCNS, with ASC Pty Ltd, secured the AU$50 billion the Department of Defence in Canberra. schools as well as strengthening schools’ links he has been working at Lockheed Martin include Redarc, Zonge Engineering, Timberlink “Students are given the opportunity to work in and protection. contract, which ensures the next fleet of submarines for the navy would be Jenny was in Adelaide to attend a meeting with defence industries. on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network Australia, Fulton Hogan and Automotive teams on real problems knowing they will be “I really look forward to hearing their thoughts built in Adelaide. of the ATP’s Steering Committee, at which known as JORN. This project aims to provide Safety Engineers. presenting their solutions to industry, which is The September Steering Committee meeting and examining their processes on how they a new funding model was approved. long-range over-the-horizon radar surveillance when we see innovation come to the fore. The visit was a resounding success as both ministers had the opportunity to was an important one as a new future funding Under the program, teams of students from the tackle the challenge”, says Kelly for the detection of aircraft and ships to speak with students about their STEM (science, technology, engineering and While in Adelaide Jenny made time to visit two model was presented to the committee. schools will have several months to determine “They ask for more of that kind of learning”, Australia’s north. For more information on this program contact mathematics) experiences and Advanced Technology Project (ATP) related ATP schools: Playford International College solutions to issues being faced by their says Sam. To assist in achieving these goals ATP schools Sam Pearse at [email protected] courses. and Le Fevre High School. She enjoyed the James, Simon and Denni recently provided industry partner. They will then present these to Kelly Keates, Managing Director of South opportunity to meet staff and students and to will now apply for ‘grants’ for STEM related a greater understanding of what engineering executives from the individual companies. In the very best tradition of Le Fevre High School, students were delighted Students testing their spinning tops Australian mining service exploration company see first-hand the projects that students can projects, with clearly articulated outcomes and involves as well as potential career pathways, by the opportunity to showcase and explain their work. Minister Close In addition to the student participation, up Zonge Engineering, will partner with Seaview be involved in as an ATP school. stronger reporting and acquittal processes. unsurprisingly, STEM featured prominently. was particularly interested in the use of the laser cutter and 3D printing to to 50 teachers are undertaking professional High School. enhance learning and provide students with the STEM skills they need for The 2016–2017 National Partnership ATP looks forward to further developments in Students worked in small teams on an development in problem-based learning aerospace engineering task. With a limited their future in the workforce. Agreement for South Australia’s Advanced innovative STEM education and stronger links Bailey Manuel and Jocelyn Reynolds Technology Industry School Pathways with defence industries. In their shoes E-Racer and aerodynamics P-Tech comes to South Australia Primary school The Introduction to Engineering St Patrick’s Technical College has the employers who have engaged multiple students in on course at Craigmore High School partnered with the Defence Teaming school-based and full-time apprentices from aims to introduce students to the Centre (DTC) as part of the Australian the college’s specialist programs. the act engineering design process and Government’s $4.3 million P-TECH St Patrick’s lead STEM teacher, Bradley different streams of engineering, (Pathways in Technology) pilot program. A partnership between a high school Sheridan, will play a major role in the P-TECH to ‘see what engineers do’. and local primary schools has resulted Under the program, St Patrick’s and DTC will program and he, along with a working party, in ‘Discovery Days’ – a STEM initiative Craigmore High School students have work with members to develop STEM projects will be responsible for developing new whereby primary school students been offered the chance to participate and provide mentoring opportunities for projects involving DTC member employers. explore STEM themes and build in Introduction to Engineering in year 10. students that will potentially open pathways to They will include work placements, industry projects using advanced technologies. Students have the chance to become employment in defence industries. visits and employees working alongside involved in the engineering design students in college classrooms, laboratories At a recent workshop, students designed Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham, process, while also developing and workshops. and produced a weather vane using an Minister for Education and Training, launched essential skills, including team work, anemometer, (an instrument used to what will be South Australia’s first P-TECH For more information about P-TECH visit: project management, time management measure wind speed) with Coreldraw program in September during the school’s www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au/p-tech and communication. software and a laser cutter to produce the annual National Skills Week Business Lunch. www.saf.org.au parts needed. Measurements derived from During the course, students investigate www.p-tech.org.au The P-TECH program – adapted from a United the workshop were then used to produce different fields of engineering and their Seaton High School’s year 9 design and Using this knowledge, students designed their States model pioneered with IBM – centres and position the resting pole and arrow pathways, identify the work skills required technology students designed and built cars and wheels using the industry standard on the creation of an education, industry indicating the direction of the wind. of an engineer and document design Formula 1 model cars as part of the CAD software Creo Parametric. They then An expo experience up there with the best and community partnership. The partnership development questions to consider when ‘E-Racer STEM unit’. tested their car designs using Flow Design In another workshop, students studied the From wind turbines and energy efficient Overall, an impressive 106 secondary Rossi, Defence Teaming Centre; Sandy Walker, provides an industry supported pathway for Engineers James Hogarth and Denni Mackrill with Ethan Robins & Sebastian Williams undertaking a project. Guest speakers wind tunnel software and made modifications STEM principles relating to spinning tops The aim of the unit was for students to students, 650 primary school students and young people to achieve a qualification that and excursions support the program, based on the data generated. housing, through to robotics and Flinders University; and Bernard Laidlaw, and gyroscopes. They were given a lecture design a prototype and produce an electronic 19 judges participated. strengthens their employment prospects. and students are assessed using SACE quadcopters, it’s little wonder that the Department of State Development. explaining the physics of the gyroscope Weighty matters Formula 1 car based on their knowledge and Students then produced their Formula 1 cars Stage 1 Integrated Learning. 2016 Southern Schools STEM Expo has During the launch, 120 industry leaders and and its application to systems such as understanding of aerodynamics. and wheels using a 3D printer, going on to Working in teams on 32 projects that involved Primary school students were given the As part of the Engineers in the Classroom budget and a minimum height of 20cm, they been described as ‘a fabulous experience the design, construction and testing of a employers from across northern Adelaide active stability systems used in air warfare Students have been involved in a variety make a basic electronic circuit using motors opportunity to ‘test drive’ the projects program, year 9 Golden Grove High needed to design a structure that would hold Concepts covered included Bernoulli’s for everyone involved’. heard about the St Patrick’s P-TECH pilot from destroyer and drone technology. They then of projects including environmental and switches to power their cars. wide variety of contemporary engineering and judge the projects for the People’s School science students spent time the most weight. Student comments about the Principle, downward force, negative lift, a panel with an interest in the project. applied this knowledge in the Computer engineering through water filtration, Aberfoyle Park High School hosted its 5th solutions, students gained valuable insight Choice Award. with three engineers from Lockheed session included: drag, turbulence, laminar airflow, air pressure Tom Griffith Numerical Control room and the workshop, software engineering for people with South Science Expo at the TAFE SA Tonsley into these areas. DTC General Manager of Capability and Martin, a company who has been an differentiation, drag coefficients and aerofoils. Seaton High School Innovation Award Winners to produce spinning tops and launchers. “I really enjoyed creating the structure in a sensory disabilities using Arduino precinct in August. Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Kerryn Smith, important force in Australia’s defence and Projects presented on the day included: wind ASMS: Domestic Violence Awareness App team.” Kata Esplora boards, systems engineering spoke about her association with To great excitement and fierce rivalry, a technology industry for over 50 years. The It was again a very successful event. Nine turbines, energy efficient house designs, Advanced Technology Applications: using Concept to Creation projects, and St Patrick’s, in particular, her experiences with competition was held in the gymnasium company has around 1000 employees in “The cost of materials made us think carefully secondary schools were represented: minimising the force of motor vehicle collisions, Blackwood High School aerospace engineering of an aircraft wing. Tackling real-world challenges the college’s education-industry partnerships to see whose spinning top would spin the Australia and was voted in the top 100 about our design and how we could save Aberfoyle Park High School, Blackwood robotics, coding, 3D printing, carbon dioxide dragsters, ‘SUBS in schools’, motion sensors, People’s Choice Award Winners and employment-focused STEM curriculum. longest. Students not only had a great day, graduate employers for 2016. money, but build a reasonable structure.” Abbey McCarthy, a year 11 student at Twenty South Australian schools have through the Australian Science and She says that the company is excited to be High School, Hamilton Secondary College, remote control planes and quadcopters. Year 9 Science of Sound: Unley High School but also realised the importance of Jocelyn Craigmore High School who recently teamed with local companies to help Mathematics School. They will be supported involved with the PBLI program. Hallett Cove School, the Australian Science The college has worked closely with many Lockheed Martin’s James Hogarth, Simon Year 8 Science Skills: STEM principles in the design and gained a Certificate III Engineering find solutions to real-world challenges by the Department for Education and Child and Mathematics School (ASMS), Unley DTC members over the past 10 years, Inverarity and Denni Mackrill have been coming “This was interesting, engineers make weird “I think it provides a great opportunity for The panel of expert judges came from across manufacture of objects seemingly as (Technical) apprenticeship, said: “I through the Problem Based Learning Development’s business partnership managers Hamilton Secondary College providing skilled apprentices predominantly to the school on a regular basis. Simon is an and cool stuff.” Cameron students to start forming an understanding of High School, Reynella East College, Seaview university, education and industry sectors simple as spinning tops. learnt to work autonomously to design with Industry program. and the Advanced Technology Project’s industry in the electrotechnology and engineering aerospace engineer while James and Denni genuine industry problems and issues. This can College and Brighton Secondary School. and included: David Hart, Dematec; Margie Congratulations to all the participants. “It was pretty fun and helpful, I didn’t know and create my own product to solve a broker to establish and manage their school’s trades. ASC Pty Ltd, Century Engineering, Le Fevre High School will continue to are both hardware engineers. Expanded in 2016 following a successful only help enhance their preparation for industry how engineering linked with science.” Josh problem”. Keenan Holder, another year 11 industry partnership. BAE Systems and the DST Group are among Senator the Honourable Simon Birmingham partner with primary school students and James Hogarth is a Golden Grove High pilot program between Jurlique International when they eventually join the work force.” student, who also completed the course Ministers Close & Mulligan at LeFevre offer ATP STEM discovery days in 2017. Danun Manson and Heathfield High School in 2015, through Business Partnership Manager Sam Pearse Celebrating submarines School old scholar and attended the school in 2015, said: “It was really useful to be Students at Seaview High School have been Year 12 Level Leader the Australian Industry Group, the Problem says that through the PBLI experience students Thierry Herman from 2003 to 2007. After leaving high school introduced to the engineering design working on designing and constructing a new State Education Minister Susan Close and Transport Minister Steve Science & Learning Capabilities Based Learning with Industry (PBLI) program will be engaged in learning that allows them to ATP Manager he completed a Bachelor of Mechanical process to see what engineers do”. manual wire reel used by Zonge to transport, Mulligan visited Le Fevre High School – the Maritime High School New funding model for the ATP encompasses 20 schools across metropolitan apply their subject knowledge to solve authentic Le Fevre High School Engineering and went on to work for a building layout and retrieve a kilometre of wire used on of South Australia – following the announcement of the future Cheryl Ball Adelaide and the Limestone Coast. problems, drawing on creativity, critical thinking, In September the Advanced Technology Programme had a number of positive services consultancy for three years, as a geophysical surveys. Zonge has specified that submarines contract. ATP Manager teamwork and collaboration. Project (ATP) hosted Jenny Lloyd from outcomes such as increasing the number of Hydraulics Engineer. For the past 18 months Companies already signed up to the program students consider the wire’s weight, ease of use Craigmore High School French company DCNS, with ASC Pty Ltd, secured the AU$50 billion the Department of Defence in Canberra. schools as well as strengthening schools’ links he has been working at Lockheed Martin include Redarc, Zonge Engineering, Timberlink “Students are given the opportunity to work in and protection. contract, which ensures the next fleet of submarines for the navy would be Jenny was in Adelaide to attend a meeting with defence industries. on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network Australia, Fulton Hogan and Automotive teams on real problems knowing they will be “I really look forward to hearing their thoughts built in Adelaide. of the ATP’s Steering Committee, at which known as JORN. This project aims to provide Safety Engineers. presenting their solutions to industry, which is The September Steering Committee meeting and examining their processes on how they a new funding model was approved. long-range over-the-horizon radar surveillance when we see innovation come to the fore. The visit was a resounding success as both ministers had the opportunity to was an important one as a new future funding Under the program, teams of students from the tackle the challenge”, says Kelly for the detection of aircraft and ships to speak with students about their STEM (science, technology, engineering and While in Adelaide Jenny made time to visit two model was presented to the committee. schools will have several months to determine “They ask for more of that kind of learning”, Australia’s north. For more information on this program contact mathematics) experiences and Advanced Technology Project (ATP) related ATP schools: Playford International College solutions to issues being faced by their says Sam. To assist in achieving these goals ATP schools Sam Pearse at [email protected] courses. and Le Fevre High School. She enjoyed the James, Simon and Denni recently provided industry partner. They will then present these to Kelly Keates, Managing Director of South opportunity to meet staff and students and to will now apply for ‘grants’ for STEM related a greater understanding of what engineering executives from the individual companies. In the very best tradition of Le Fevre High School, students were delighted Students testing their spinning tops Australian mining service exploration company see first-hand the projects that students can projects, with clearly articulated outcomes and involves as well as potential career pathways, by the opportunity to showcase and explain their work. Minister Close In addition to the student participation, up Zonge Engineering, will partner with Seaview be involved in as an ATP school. stronger reporting and acquittal processes. unsurprisingly, STEM featured prominently. was particularly interested in the use of the laser cutter and 3D printing to to 50 teachers are undertaking professional High School. enhance learning and provide students with the STEM skills they need for The 2016–2017 National Partnership ATP looks forward to further developments in Students worked in small teams on an development in problem-based learning aerospace engineering task. With a limited their future in the workforce. Agreement for South Australia’s Advanced innovative STEM education and stronger links Bailey Manuel and Jocelyn Reynolds Technology Industry School Pathways with defence industries. The speed: ludicrous Nanotechnology under the microscope – 3D printing on show The raw speed of Henley High School’s and sophisticated, culminating in the high-tech a teacher’s perspective The 3D Printing Competition was held entry in the F1 in Schools program, racer that was developed for race day. As part again this year and entries were on Ludicrous Speed, was rewarded with a of the development program the students Through the ATP ‘Teacher in Residence’ • exploring nanotechnology as an emerging display at the Royal Adelaide Show. wild card entry into the national titles to designed wheel packages, and designed and program, Playford International College area of science and its impact on our lives ISSUE The Advanced Technology Project (ATP), be held in conjunction with the Melbourne tested wing configurations and a variety of axle teacher Tan Sood was able to contact • examining nanoparticles and how they differ in collaboration with the Royal Adelaide Grand Prix in March 2017. and bearing configurations. The team was also specialists in the field of nanotechnology from normal-sized particles Show, runs the competition, which required to build a pit display, seek sponsors and look into the subject with students. • investigating the various applications of F1 in Schools is a ‘Re-Engineering Australia’ includes all secondary schools in South and record their ‘F1 journey’ in a detailed folio. nanotechnology and the ethical issues program where students design and build a As part of the Advanced Technology Project, Australia, not just ATP and/or government Navigating their way associated with the use of nanoparticles. CO2 racing car from scratch. With the use Despite some substantial time penalties Teacher in Residence program I decided to 09 schools. of digital technologies for the design and distributed by the judges during the A STEM (science technology, explore the topic of nanotechnology. As a class activity students focused on OCTOBER Entries were exhibited in the Advanced manufacture of the vehicle, it is powered by a scrutineering process, the results were engineering and mathematics) day at water repelling chemistry associated with Through the program I was able to make 2016 Technology Pavilion along with the F1 in CO2 canister similar to that used to make soft impressive for a first time entry and included: LeFevre High School culminated in a nanoparticles. Students compared the contact with Dr Kamil Zuber and Dr Aidan Schools competition. drinks at home. • Fastest reaction speed run properties of two types of sand: regular and boat race, with models produced by Cousins from the University of South Australia. • One of the fastest recorded runs in practice magic. They looked at the behaviours of the The standard of entries was excellent and This year was the first time Henley High students racing against the clock in a Program Update • Second fastest recorded run Dr Zuber is a Research Associate who is sand using water and other organic solvents included a maze, sundial and scissors. participated in the F1 in Schools competition, purpose-built water channel. • Third overall currently studying superhydrophobic coatings and came to the conclusion that unlike normal which is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, The South Australian Winners LeFevre High School hosted the STEM day for automotive windscreens. sand, magic sand has a hydrophobic surface with the team achieving some excellent results. The judges awarded Ludicrous Speed a wild Advanced Technology Project Sculpture Years 8 & 9 in cooperation with the Defence Industry that repels water. The students built on this [Students land home after Space Camp] from page 1 card entry to the nationals – a wonderful result! Dr Cousins has research interests in magnetic (ATP) is a joint initiative of 1st Prize: Shan Gopuran, Mr Barrett led the team of Alex Dawes, Amy Pathway Program (DIPP9) and TAFE SA’s concept and learned that many materials can nanoparticles and medical physics. For his the Commonwealth and “Students will be able to experience what it’s The students and teachers extend their Prescott College Southern Holland, Blake Robertson and Riley Nicolle be water repellent if coated with certain types of Regency campus. PhD, Dr Cousins’ research focused on the state governments that aims like to be in a classroom in the United States thanks to the Advanced Technology Project through a rigorous development program and nanocomposite coatings. Sculpture Years 10, 11 & 12 spread of cancer through the body and how Students working with ‘magic’ sand to increase the number of and United Kingdom and vice versa, and for supporting the trip and special thanks to produced a very fast car. Fourteen DIPP students from 10 schools 1st Prize: Sandy Wu, to provide surgeons with accurate information Dr Cousins delivered a fascinating presentation students studying STEM we will be able to look to work together to the Northrup Grumman Corporation, which were involved in 3D modelling and Walford Anglican School for Girls about the disease. on nanotechnology and its applications in the (science, technology, implement engaging ways to further develop provided the funding. The team took part in the Professional Class, 3D printing once a week for a semester, Students land home after Space Camp which is the top level of the racing program. real world that had the students captivated. engineering and mathematics). students’ STEM skills”, she said. Functional Object Years 8 & 9 with TAFE SA lecturer Anthony Tonkin Both Dr Zuber and Dr Cousins have focused Four Aboriginal students from 2 South Along with guided tours of museums and exhibits It is more common to begin at the entry level 1st Prize: Vincent Stephenson and co-teacher from Le Fevre, their research on nanotechnology. I would like to thank Dr Aidan Cousins, Dr Kamil Australian schools have returned to earth by retired NASA scientists, they were given and develop the program over a period of The ATP is funded by the 2nd Prize: Oakly Andary, Eddie Grzeskowiak. Zuber, Nat Scherer and Celina Bolding for after experiencing life in space. the chance to meet and ask questions of several years. During Term 2, as a part of the school’s STEM Commonwealth Department of Prescott College Southern taking the time out of their schedules to present Don Thomas, one of the most decorated Hallett Cove takes on SeaPerch challenge curriculum, I conducted a four-week program Defence and managed by the The students and 2 teachers experienced the trip 3rd Prize: Jared Bird, The students designed and built a series of The STEM day kicked off with a session by and organise the course for my students. astronauts in NASA’s history. on nanotechnology with my year 9 and year Department for Education and of a lifetime during a week-long immersion in an Two teams from the Hallett Cove Robotics judges from the ASC as well as competing Seaview High School cars that were progressively more advanced Naval Engineering teacher and Advanced 11 chemistry students where they explored Tan Sood Dr Zuber - Atmospheric Child Development. American space camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the Piper, Ashley, Kiara and Tyson were the only Club, based at Hallett Cove R-12 School, in a variety of underwater challenges. The Technical Project Manager, Thierry plasma chamber for thin film Function Object Years 10, 11 & 12 issues including: Playford International College Dr Cousins and Tan nanocomposite coatings United States. Australians among 100 other year 8 students with recently took part in the SeaPerch winners were then eligible to compete in the Herman. The lecture covered the topics In the last edition, we the remainder coming from the United States and 1st Prize: Elijah Schutz, As part of the trip, the group built and launched underwater robotics challenge, held United States National SeaPerch Challenge of buoyancy, the Archimedes’ Principle, United Kingdom. Pedare Christian College announced that the Centre for rockets, used astronaut-training equipment and at Louisiana State University in the held at Louisiana State University in Baton A lot to learn hydrodynamics, stability principles and 2nd Prize: Isobel Cassidy, Defence Industry Capability conducted a simulated space shuttle mission. Piper said that “participating in awesome activities United States. Rouge, Louisiana. active stability systems, such as the Pedare Christian College It may have taken just five weeks to National Science Week Social Media and ATP Schools would be reviewing the and meeting heaps of new friends from all over While there, they stayed in ‘space habitats’, which The club’s focus is to engage students The squad of two teams sent by the club went 3rd Prize: Thomas Montague, build, but ‘Sir Lance a Little’ – Pedare ones found on air warfare destroyers. It program. While awaiting world was the best thing about space camp”. mimic sleeping conditions on the International interested in STEM (science, technology, by the name of The Sea Dragons, after the Pedare Christian College Christian College’s entry into the FIRST® finished with naval engineering and design, Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number With many of our ATP schools publishing the review outcome, we will Space Station; participated in and excelled at “It showed me how science and maths are used in engineering and mathematics) activities in local indigenous aquatic creatures. In Baton Robotics Competition – gave the students specifically, the shape and function of hulls. of events and challenges. A free standing Roman arch that social media and video links to showcase continue to evaluate and Mechanical Moving Object engineering challenges, such as rocket building the real-world, not just the classroom. Talking to a an informal environment after school hours. Rouge they competed against nearly 200 other experiences that will last a lifetime. supported 1.2 kg before collapsing and a straw bridge supporting their innovative STEM curriculum and improve our existing program Years 8 & 9 Students went on to shape a hull from a dynamic weight of 2.2 kg achieved first place. projects we felt it was time to start a new and water purification; and undertook training real-life astronaut was really cool, too.” The club teaches students the basics of teams from across the United States. The by incorporating a new 1st Prize: Luke Williams, In March this year, a small team of Pedare foam and compared its true displacement similar to that of National Aeronautics and Space microprocessor programming using STEMSEL students spent considerable time comparing communiqué. Use the new ATP QR code Forty-five teachers participated and through their Seaview High School middle and senior school students competed Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number of funding model for 2017. Administration (NASA) astronauts on acceptance and Arduino microprocessors, and encourages vehicles and ideas with the other competitors, with the value calculated. This was to easily access our Moodle site and own space camp experience they were able 2nd Prize: Angus Pointon, in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Sydney’s events. Students in years 8 and 9 participated in a series of science and into the space program. students to use these microprocessors in who were very interested in the use of the achieved through collecting data and using electronic newsletters. to exchange ideas and hear about how STEM engineering challenges, ranging from building bridges and rescue devices, We are confident that the Minlaton District School Olympic Park Centre. solve, work collaboratively with other students The 4 lucky students were Piper and Ashley (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects of their own choosing. microprocessor control. The two teams, Simpson’s method in 3D to calculate the to constructing and testing bungee cords, Roman arches and flat-pack This month we are featuring; excellent results achieved 3rd Prize: Caleb Tutton, and mentors, and critically reflect on their from Woodville High School and Tyson and Kiara is taught in other countries. VACUUM and AUSV Searcher, did very well, In this large-scale competition Pedare competed volume of complex shapes. chairs. The students worked in small groups to complete the set tasks, over the life of the project In 2015 the club became aware of the Seaview High School learning and make adjustments accordingly. Hallett Cove School, Year 10 students and from Playford International College who were finishing in 5th and 6th place in the against 50 other teams from around the world, which were judged by students from the STEM Society. will be recognised and we Sam said that immersion in the space camp SeaPerch program in the United States. The After lunch, students worked with Newtonian physics at ASE accompanied by teachers Sam Tuffnell and Sue Open Class. The ATP and Royal Adelaide Show including the United States, Taiwan, India, “As well, students have started building a will continue to advance this environment was a chance to remember where SeaPerch is a small submersible vehicle built Anthony and Eddie to put into practice Elderfield who had their own special educators’ look forward to more student entries Singapore, China and Australia. solid foundation of skills that will provide them Students and staff were also challenged during their morning care group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68HYPERLINK STEM skills can lead. cheaply with PVC pipe and 12 volt hobby Don Eickhoff project, which has helped space camp experience. next year. For more information contact with the opportunity to excel in the fast-paced what they had learnt earlier in the day and sessions with a series of questions covering a range of scientific disciplines “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu. motors. Members of the club formed teams Coordinator As a rookie team, Pedare was in the unique develop and support a “We saw the real-world benefits and spoke with Pam Gerrard at [email protected] environment of today and into the future”, produced model boats of various shapes and general knowledge areas. Prizes were awarded to both students and be”&HYPERLINK “https://www.youtube.com/ of two and with the help of a local hardware Hallett Cove Robotics Club situation of knowing very little about the positive STEM culture in South experts about how they built space shuttles, the and designs. staff. Questions ranged from: ‘When you hit your funny bone, what are you watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu.be”feature=youtube store, built several SeaPerches. The teams www.hallettcoverobotics.club says Emile. Australian schools. competition. However, robot ‘Sir Lance a Little’ actually hitting?’ and ‘When a material is freeze-dried, water is extracted problems they faced and how they solved them – Henley High School and Year 9 Innovative Water Pumps then spent time modifying and testing their did an admirable job, ranking 20th by the end of Pedare’s entry into the competition was made Next came the boat race, with data bypassing which of its states of matter?’ through to ‘The moon with the it was amazing”, he said. https://www.facebook.com/DECD.SA/videos/621286691380529/ EDITOR vehicles so that they could complete various the competition. possible through a funding grant from Macquarie subsequently analysed to observe the most active volcanoes in our solar system orbits which planet?’ Pam Gerrard Sue said it showed her how science and maths are underwater tasks, including an obstacle University, which covered the entry fee and the correlation between the shape of the hull Hallett Cove Robotics Club Sea Perch Competition used in the real world, not just the classroom. In the five weeks of construction, Pedare’s [Answers: The ulnar nerve, liquid (sublimation) and Jupiter] [email protected] course and ball retrieval. Microprocessors were various components needed for the competition. and performance. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4538784.htm STEM teacher, Emil Zankov, worked with a small “A whole range of possibilities have opened up – also added to control the speed and depth of Richard Sellers the vehicles. team of middle and senior school students. http://bit.ly/PCCRobotbuild2016 The day was a great success and boosted Henley High School and STEM Connections: if we can manage the time differences we are really STEM and ATP Manager “As the students built their robot they grew in Mr Emil Zankov students’ understanding of STEM skills Illustrations of Practice Space Campers (Left to right): keen to skype each other’s classes.” In January 2016 the teams went to Flinders and their influence on future career https://publish.viostream.com/play/w9iaf6bo1b9em Piper Harvey, Kiara Tilmouth-Presley, University for the inaugural Australian SeaPerch their ability to think creatively through the use of STEM & Technology Teacher Tyson Evans and Ashley Tong (Continued overpage...) product design. They also needed to problem Pedare Christian College opportunities, including defence industries. Challenge. They presented their designs to the The speed: ludicrous Nanotechnology under the microscope – 3D printing on show The raw speed of Henley High School’s and sophisticated, culminating in the high-tech a teacher’s perspective The 3D Printing Competition was held entry in the F1 in Schools program, racer that was developed for race day. As part again this year and entries were on Ludicrous Speed, was rewarded with a of the development program the students Through the ATP ‘Teacher in Residence’ • exploring nanotechnology as an emerging display at the Royal Adelaide Show. wild card entry into the national titles to designed wheel packages, and designed and program, Playford International College area of science and its impact on our lives ISSUE The Advanced Technology Project (ATP), be held in conjunction with the Melbourne tested wing configurations and a variety of axle teacher Tan Sood was able to contact • examining nanoparticles and how they differ in collaboration with the Royal Adelaide Grand Prix in March 2017. and bearing configurations. The team was also specialists in the field of nanotechnology from normal-sized particles Show, runs the competition, which required to build a pit display, seek sponsors and look into the subject with students. • investigating the various applications of F1 in Schools is a ‘Re-Engineering Australia’ includes all secondary schools in South and record their ‘F1 journey’ in a detailed folio. nanotechnology and the ethical issues program where students design and build a As part of the Advanced Technology Project, Australia, not just ATP and/or government Navigating their way associated with the use of nanoparticles. CO2 racing car from scratch. With the use Despite some substantial time penalties Teacher in Residence program I decided to 09 schools. of digital technologies for the design and distributed by the judges during the A STEM (science technology, explore the topic of nanotechnology. As a class activity students focused on OCTOBER Entries were exhibited in the Advanced manufacture of the vehicle, it is powered by a scrutineering process, the results were engineering and mathematics) day at water repelling chemistry associated with Through the program I was able to make 2016 Technology Pavilion along with the F1 in CO2 canister similar to that used to make soft impressive for a first time entry and included: LeFevre High School culminated in a nanoparticles. Students compared the contact with Dr Kamil Zuber and Dr Aidan Schools competition. drinks at home. • Fastest reaction speed run properties of two types of sand: regular and boat race, with models produced by Cousins from the University of South Australia. • One of the fastest recorded runs in practice magic. They looked at the behaviours of the The standard of entries was excellent and This year was the first time Henley High students racing against the clock in a Program Update • Second fastest recorded run Dr Zuber is a Research Associate who is sand using water and other organic solvents included a maze, sundial and scissors. participated in the F1 in Schools competition, purpose-built water channel. • Third overall currently studying superhydrophobic coatings and came to the conclusion that unlike normal which is judged at the Royal Adelaide Show, The South Australian Winners LeFevre High School hosted the STEM day for automotive windscreens. sand, magic sand has a hydrophobic surface with the team achieving some excellent results. The judges awarded Ludicrous Speed a wild Advanced Technology Project Sculpture Years 8 & 9 in cooperation with the Defence Industry that repels water. The students built on this [Students land home after Space Camp] from page 1 card entry to the nationals – a wonderful result! Dr Cousins has research interests in magnetic (ATP) is a joint initiative of 1st Prize: Shan Gopuran, Mr Barrett led the team of Alex Dawes, Amy Pathway Program (DIPP9) and TAFE SA’s concept and learned that many materials can nanoparticles and medical physics. For his the Commonwealth and “Students will be able to experience what it’s The students and teachers extend their Prescott College Southern Holland, Blake Robertson and Riley Nicolle be water repellent if coated with certain types of Regency campus. PhD, Dr Cousins’ research focused on the state governments that aims like to be in a classroom in the United States thanks to the Advanced Technology Project through a rigorous development program and nanocomposite coatings. Sculpture Years 10, 11 & 12 spread of cancer through the body and how Students working with ‘magic’ sand to increase the number of and United Kingdom and vice versa, and for supporting the trip and special thanks to produced a very fast car. Fourteen DIPP students from 10 schools 1st Prize: Sandy Wu, to provide surgeons with accurate information Dr Cousins delivered a fascinating presentation students studying STEM we will be able to look to work together to the Northrup Grumman Corporation, which were involved in 3D modelling and Walford Anglican School for Girls about the disease. on nanotechnology and its applications in the (science, technology, implement engaging ways to further develop provided the funding. The team took part in the Professional Class, 3D printing once a week for a semester, Students land home after Space Camp which is the top level of the racing program. real world that had the students captivated. engineering and mathematics). students’ STEM skills”, she said. Functional Object Years 8 & 9 with TAFE SA lecturer Anthony Tonkin Both Dr Zuber and Dr Cousins have focused Four Aboriginal students from 2 South Along with guided tours of museums and exhibits It is more common to begin at the entry level 1st Prize: Vincent Stephenson and co-teacher from Le Fevre, their research on nanotechnology. I would like to thank Dr Aidan Cousins, Dr Kamil Australian schools have returned to earth by retired NASA scientists, they were given and develop the program over a period of The ATP is funded by the 2nd Prize: Oakly Andary, Eddie Grzeskowiak. Zuber, Nat Scherer and Celina Bolding for after experiencing life in space. the chance to meet and ask questions of several years. During Term 2, as a part of the school’s STEM Commonwealth Department of Prescott College Southern taking the time out of their schedules to present Don Thomas, one of the most decorated Hallett Cove takes on SeaPerch challenge curriculum, I conducted a four-week program Defence and managed by the The students and 2 teachers experienced the trip 3rd Prize: Jared Bird, The students designed and built a series of The STEM day kicked off with a session by and organise the course for my students. astronauts in NASA’s history. on nanotechnology with my year 9 and year Department for Education and of a lifetime during a week-long immersion in an Two teams from the Hallett Cove Robotics judges from the ASC as well as competing Seaview High School cars that were progressively more advanced Naval Engineering teacher and Advanced 11 chemistry students where they explored Tan Sood Dr Zuber - Atmospheric Child Development. American space camp in Huntsville, Alabama in the Piper, Ashley, Kiara and Tyson were the only Club, based at Hallett Cove R-12 School, in a variety of underwater challenges. The Technical Project Manager, Thierry plasma chamber for thin film Function Object Years 10, 11 & 12 issues including: Playford International College Dr Cousins and Tan nanocomposite coatings United States. Australians among 100 other year 8 students with recently took part in the SeaPerch winners were then eligible to compete in the Herman. The lecture covered the topics In the last edition, we the remainder coming from the United States and 1st Prize: Elijah Schutz, As part of the trip, the group built and launched underwater robotics challenge, held United States National SeaPerch Challenge of buoyancy, the Archimedes’ Principle, United Kingdom. Pedare Christian College announced that the Centre for rockets, used astronaut-training equipment and at Louisiana State University in the held at Louisiana State University in Baton A lot to learn hydrodynamics, stability principles and 2nd Prize: Isobel Cassidy, Defence Industry Capability conducted a simulated space shuttle mission. Piper said that “participating in awesome activities United States. Rouge, Louisiana. active stability systems, such as the Pedare Christian College It may have taken just five weeks to National Science Week Social Media and ATP Schools would be reviewing the and meeting heaps of new friends from all over While there, they stayed in ‘space habitats’, which The club’s focus is to engage students The squad of two teams sent by the club went 3rd Prize: Thomas Montague, build, but ‘Sir Lance a Little’ – Pedare ones found on air warfare destroyers. It program. While awaiting world was the best thing about space camp”. mimic sleeping conditions on the International interested in STEM (science, technology, by the name of The Sea Dragons, after the Pedare Christian College Christian College’s entry into the FIRST® finished with naval engineering and design, Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number With many of our ATP schools publishing the review outcome, we will Space Station; participated in and excelled at “It showed me how science and maths are used in engineering and mathematics) activities in local indigenous aquatic creatures. In Baton Robotics Competition – gave the students specifically, the shape and function of hulls. of events and challenges. A free standing Roman arch that social media and video links to showcase continue to evaluate and Mechanical Moving Object engineering challenges, such as rocket building the real-world, not just the classroom. Talking to a an informal environment after school hours. Rouge they competed against nearly 200 other experiences that will last a lifetime. supported 1.2 kg before collapsing and a straw bridge supporting their innovative STEM curriculum and improve our existing program Years 8 & 9 Students went on to shape a hull from a dynamic weight of 2.2 kg achieved first place. projects we felt it was time to start a new and water purification; and undertook training real-life astronaut was really cool, too.” The club teaches students the basics of teams from across the United States. The by incorporating a new 1st Prize: Luke Williams, In March this year, a small team of Pedare foam and compared its true displacement similar to that of National Aeronautics and Space microprocessor programming using STEMSEL students spent considerable time comparing communiqué. Use the new ATP QR code Forty-five teachers participated and through their Seaview High School middle and senior school students competed Gleeson College celebrated National Science week with a number of funding model for 2017. Administration (NASA) astronauts on acceptance and Arduino microprocessors, and encourages vehicles and ideas with the other competitors, with the value calculated. This was to easily access our Moodle site and own space camp experience they were able 2nd Prize: Angus Pointon, in the FIRST Robotics Competition at Sydney’s events. Students in years 8 and 9 participated in a series of science and into the space program. students to use these microprocessors in who were very interested in the use of the achieved through collecting data and using electronic newsletters. to exchange ideas and hear about how STEM engineering challenges, ranging from building bridges and rescue devices, We are confident that the Minlaton District School Olympic Park Centre. solve, work collaboratively with other students The 4 lucky students were Piper and Ashley (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) projects of their own choosing. microprocessor control. The two teams, Simpson’s method in 3D to calculate the to constructing and testing bungee cords, Roman arches and flat-pack This month we are featuring; excellent results achieved 3rd Prize: Caleb Tutton, and mentors, and critically reflect on their from Woodville High School and Tyson and Kiara is taught in other countries. VACUUM and AUSV Searcher, did very well, In this large-scale competition Pedare competed volume of complex shapes. chairs. The students worked in small groups to complete the set tasks, over the life of the project In 2015 the club became aware of the Seaview High School learning and make adjustments accordingly. Hallett Cove School, Year 10 students and from Playford International College who were finishing in 5th and 6th place in the against 50 other teams from around the world, which were judged by students from the STEM Society. will be recognised and we Sam said that immersion in the space camp SeaPerch program in the United States. The After lunch, students worked with Newtonian physics at ASE accompanied by teachers Sam Tuffnell and Sue Open Class. The ATP and Royal Adelaide Show including the United States, Taiwan, India, “As well, students have started building a will continue to advance this environment was a chance to remember where SeaPerch is a small submersible vehicle built Anthony and Eddie to put into practice Elderfield who had their own special educators’ look forward to more student entries Singapore, China and Australia. solid foundation of skills that will provide them Students and staff were also challenged during their morning care group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68HYPERLINK STEM skills can lead. cheaply with PVC pipe and 12 volt hobby Don Eickhoff project, which has helped space camp experience. next year. For more information contact with the opportunity to excel in the fast-paced what they had learnt earlier in the day and sessions with a series of questions covering a range of scientific disciplines “https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu. motors. Members of the club formed teams Coordinator As a rookie team, Pedare was in the unique develop and support a “We saw the real-world benefits and spoke with Pam Gerrard at [email protected] environment of today and into the future”, produced model boats of various shapes and general knowledge areas. Prizes were awarded to both students and be”&HYPERLINK “https://www.youtube.com/ of two and with the help of a local hardware Hallett Cove Robotics Club situation of knowing very little about the positive STEM culture in South experts about how they built space shuttles, the and designs. staff. Questions ranged from: ‘When you hit your funny bone, what are you watch?v=dc9FeR7MZ68&feature=youtu.be”feature=youtube store, built several SeaPerches. The teams www.hallettcoverobotics.club says Emile. Australian schools. competition. However, robot ‘Sir Lance a Little’ actually hitting?’ and ‘When a material is freeze-dried, water is extracted problems they faced and how they solved them – Henley High School and Year 9 Innovative Water Pumps then spent time modifying and testing their did an admirable job, ranking 20th by the end of Pedare’s entry into the competition was made Next came the boat race, with data bypassing which of its states of matter?’ through to ‘The moon with the it was amazing”, he said. https://www.facebook.com/DECD.SA/videos/621286691380529/ EDITOR vehicles so that they could complete various the competition. possible through a funding grant from Macquarie subsequently analysed to observe the most active volcanoes in our solar system orbits which planet?’ Pam Gerrard Sue said it showed her how science and maths are underwater tasks, including an obstacle University, which covered the entry fee and the correlation between the shape of the hull Hallett Cove Robotics Club Sea Perch Competition used in the real world, not just the classroom. In the five weeks of construction, Pedare’s [Answers: The ulnar nerve, liquid (sublimation) and Jupiter] [email protected] course and ball retrieval. Microprocessors were various components needed for the competition. and performance. http://www.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4538784.htm STEM teacher, Emil Zankov, worked with a small “A whole range of possibilities have opened up – also added to control the speed and depth of Richard Sellers the vehicles. team of middle and senior school students. http://bit.ly/PCCRobotbuild2016 The day was a great success and boosted Henley High School and STEM Connections: if we can manage the time differences we are really STEM and ATP Manager “As the students built their robot they grew in Mr Emil Zankov students’ understanding of STEM skills Illustrations of Practice Space Campers (Left to right): keen to skype each other’s classes.” In January 2016 the teams went to Flinders and their influence on future career https://publish.viostream.com/play/w9iaf6bo1b9em Piper Harvey, Kiara Tilmouth-Presley, University for the inaugural Australian SeaPerch their ability to think creatively through the use of STEM & Technology Teacher Tyson Evans and Ashley Tong (Continued overpage...) product design. They also needed to problem Pedare Christian College opportunities, including defence industries. Challenge. They presented their designs to the