Newman school children have been given a taste of the future, with a week immersed in new technologies and innovation.
Leading digital technology education provider Firetech last month ran a series of future tech workshops and classes for 1000 students of all ages from Newman and South Newman primary schools and Newman Senior High School.
The lessons focused on getting the children comfortable with aspects of new technology and developing their skills in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEM+).
Children in years 1 to 4 focused on robotics, coding, augmented reality and stop motion animation.
Students in Years 5 and older had sessions on video game design, photography and robotics and electronics.
Firetech’s mission is to teach people of all ages how to design, create and innovate.
Newman Senior High School principal Carolyn Cook said her students were excited to get involved in the training.
“Having access to hands-on, innovative and state of the art training is a huge bonus for our students,” Carolyn said.
“It means they can be sure they’re getting future ready and developing the 21st century skills for future workplaces. And it is fun! Looking at experiences with an openness to learning and being flexible is absolutely essential for all our students.”
While in Newman, Firetech educators also worked with the Homework and Follow the Dream clubs as after-school extensions. The Firetech training is a Newman Futures initiative supported by BHP.
