Thanks to donations to the 2024 Gifting Amazing Annual Fund we have been able to provide innovative equipment to continually deliver the Board’s strategic principle of ‘Teaching For The Future‘. The following specialised equipment will ensure we take significant steps forward in the way our students are taught.
Digitally connected microscopes for Biology
We have purchased four Dino-Eye eyepiece cameras which turn our conventional microscopes into digital microscopes. This modernises our microscope suite and increases student engagement. We are easily able to replace the eyepiece of the non-digital microscope with the Dino-Eye eyepiece and connect it via USB to the students computer and with the accompanying software students can capture an image or take a video recording, share it with their classmates and use it for their individual projects. They can even take calibrated measurements.
Two Zeiss Primostar 3 microscopes with digital cameras have also been added to our Science labs. We will be able to connect the microscopes via wifi in the classroom which will allow teachers and students the ability to measure their sample, annotate and document their results, share snapshots and record live video using their devices.
These microscopes will give our students an advantage as they will become familiar with the technology that is commonly used in Universities institutions worldwide – in fact we believe we are the first school in the country toadopt these!
We are excited to be announcing the location of a new hub for Commerce and Enterprise projects in Term 4. This hub is being researched and developed by the Commerce Faculty who have visited inspirational workplaces such as Google Headquarters to ensure we will provide our students a new dedicated, collaborative space to work in, as well as sell their “side hustles” during lunch hours – encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit!
Sphero Robots for Mathematics
We are delighted to be adding more Sphero robots to the Mathematics Faculty which will continue to transform the way Maths is experienced by our girls, bringing a fun, comprehensive appropriate to STEM and Mathematical science.
Digital Innovation Lab Equipment for Technology
For those who recently experienced the sensational Girls Innovate 2024 event led by our Technology faculty you’ll know that the Digital Innovation Labs are very popular with our students. This year we are delighted that the Gifting Amazing Annual Fund has allowed the additional purchase of a Mindkits 3D FDM printer, as well as robotics competition equipment that will enable us to introduce First Lego League for Years 6 – 9. Plus, much to the delight of students studying Food Tech a 3D chocolate printer is on its way!