As a result of receiving the kits - children have become really interested in Lego, building and construction. They have learnt to work better collaboratively and have become better at communicating their ideas. They have received a lovely introduction to STEM with age appropriate activities that will aid them in the coming years for our program that goes up the school using Lego wedo kits and spike.
In June the parents are coming to attend a showcase - although I have sharing the children's journeys on our school platform with already. The kits are are now being used by another class and will be used by other classes before the end of the year. We hope to have 6 classes of around 25 children in each have used the kits before the end of the school year. Next year we will be able to have more children involved

Action plan: To develop our STEM programme as a whole school approach using Lego.

 

Timeline:

• We would like to begin this in term two. Hopefully starting as soon as we receive the equipment


• The team will meet twice a month to see how it is progressing.


• We would hope that we could have a show case in May.

Budget:

• We would like to get as many kits as possible so that as many children as possible could be involved. The costs would mainly involve the equipment but any other equipment that might enhance their projects might be an option.

Impact:

• As we hope to have 3 projects running in our school (this is our first) We hope that by introducing the younger classes to FIRST LEGO – they would have a foundation then for when they move up the school and use the other kits that are suitable for the specific ages. We currently use Lego we do in our senior classes but would love other classes in the school to be part of it.


• We hope to have the whole school involved in some way. Either by being part of the project or coming to the showcase.


• We are hoping to increase knowledge and develop interest. As an girl’s school we are always trying to encourage an interest in STEM. It will also be great to have the parents come in and see what the girls are doing.

Location:

Our project will be run in the classrooms.

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