Year 7 and 8

Excitement is building as our Year 7 and 8 Gen STEM students gear up for the upcoming First Lego League Regional conference. Scheduled for Saturday, November 18th, held here at Foxwell State Secondary College, this event promises to be an inspiring showcase of innovation and teamwork. Our young scientists and engineers have been diligently honing their skills, dedicating countless hours to building and coding their robots. Simultaneously, they've been developing their Innovation projects, which promise to tackle real-world challenges. It's wonderful to see our students' passion and commitment to STEM education, and we can't wait to see their hard work pay off at the conference.

Year 9

This term, Year 9 Gen STEM students have dived into their Hydrogen Grand Prix RC challenge. Working in teams, students will design, build, and race their own hydrogen-powered cars. The goal is to apply their knowledge of hydrogen fuel cells and explore ways to create a cleaner, more renewable future. This challenge will extend into the next year, as our students persist in examining and improving both their cars and presentations. As they test their cars on the track, these students aren't just racing for fun—they're learning and contributing to a greener tomorrow.

Year 10

This Semester in Year 10 Gen STEM, students answer the question “How can I contribute?”, benefiting others by leading a series of experiences. Students have organised and led fun Science Week activities with Year 5 and 6 students at Picnic Creek SS and visited HeadSpace to learn about the value of STEM in careers in psychology and counselling. This term, students are volunteering to improve the quality of life of Magnolia Aged Care residents through Uno, board games, catapults, quoits, bead-making, and more. They will be visiting Griffith University and Breathe Well Clinic to further their understanding of applying STEM to become a global citizen. Thank you to our STEM Professional in School, Dr Andrew Bulmer from Griffith University, for his continued support and time in our classes.