STEM (Technologies)

Students at Highgate participate in Technology lessons once a week.

Lessons are designed around inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to ask questions, explore ideas, test solutions, and reflect on their learning.

Through Design and Digital Technologies and Media Arts, students engage in hands-on projects that often connect to classroom inquiries. They develop computational thinking, apply design thinking processes, and become confident and innovative creators of digital and physical solutions.

Throughout the year, units of work include robotics, coding, game and logo design, 3D modelling, media production, and sustainable design projects. Students are building both technical skills and collaboration skills.

Highgate is fortunate to have a well-equipped Technology space, with access to LEGO systems (SPIKE, EV3 and WeDo), programmable devices such as Micro:bits and Makey Makey, and 3D printers. This year also saw the development of a small vegetable garden project, linking technology learning with sustainability and real-life application.

Students with a strong interest in digital technologies are encouraged to further extend their learning through the Robotics/Lego Clubs, where they explore advanced challenges and creative projects beyond the classroom.