Waroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig Duncan
Regional WA’s biggest STEM showcase made its grand return last week, with a Peel primary school hosting its third annual STEMathon.
Waroona’s St Joseph’s School opened the doors to more than 500 students from Pinjarra, Harvey and Mandurah on Wednesday as part of National Science Week.
The school had representatives from the Perth Observatory, Waroona Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, local police, St John WA, and the Waroona Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services.
Curtin University’s Binar Space program also set up shop, showing off satellites with components similar to the ones launched from Waroona earlier this year.
World of Maths hosted interactive maths-based activities for the students, Mindflight7 VR gave them an up close look at the International Space Station and the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia had flight simulators in operation, giving kids the chance to test their piloting skills.
Principal Ronan Kelly said the efforts of the staff and the local community paid off with a successful day.
“We’ve had dozens of volunteers from our school community and beyond,” he said.
“I’m really proud of our school and that we’ve been able to put this event on again.”
Mr Kelly said the event could not have happened without the support of the community, local businesses like Schlam Engineering and the town’s IGA along with the event’s major sponsor Alcoa Australia.
Waroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanKai Racco 10, Devon Stampone 10 and Tate Lonsdale 10 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig Duncan
Jasper Lemm 12 and Harry Yeoman 11 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanFuture paramedics Emily Cowell 10 and Bella Jones 10 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanKale Mckeever 11, Luke Parone 12 and Joe Hodgson 11 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanArchie Carter 7, Henry Ward 7, Cleo Gibbson 7 and Iby Coles 7 in the barrel, taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanSadhbh McDonnell 11, Emma Hurley 11, Hadley Lowerson 12, India Collyer 11 and Addison Martin 11 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanWaroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanEla Florenza and 9 Ellie Fawler 9 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanCallum Ainsworth 11 and Harvey Bertolatti 11 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanWaroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanWaroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanWaroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanZach Joynes 12 and Declan Crinall 11 taking part in STEM learning at Waroona’s St Joseph’s School’s third annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig DuncanWaroona’s St Joseph’s School was the regional epicentre of STEM learning this National Science Week, for their annual STEMathon. Credit: Craig Duncan
