STEM
At Viewbank Primary School, we are proud to offer all of our students a comprehensive STEM Program. STEM uses an inquiry approach to integrate skills and content from the areas of Science, Technology (Design and Digital), Engineering and Maths.
During STEM lessons, students will be guided to make their own discoveries and solve problems through a range of challenges, experiments and hands on activities. Lessons will explore the main areas of Science, while applying the scientific, design and engineering processes.
STEM aims to develop key skills including problem solving, creativity, critical analysis and digital literacy. There is also a strong focus on collaborative learning, team work and communication.
Students in grades 1 – 6 will participate in fortnightly, 90 minute sessions held in our specialised STEM Room. Foundation students will participate in weekly, 45 minute sessions.
Minecraft: Education Edition
Viewbank Primary School has taken classroom learning into the 21st century, with the implementation of Minecraft: Education Edition as an effective learning tool. Using M:EE in the classroom teaches students critical skills in developing a strong understanding of coding, building, graphic design, and greatly develops problem solving and collaborative learning skills.
A group of Year 5 students have been working hard to recreate Viewbank Primary School within Minecraft: Education Edition! They wanted to be able to create a digital version of the school, where adults and children could have a school tour and learn about the programs that we offer, all from the comfort of home. Please check back in before the end of Term 4 to download the World at home!
All Viewbank Primary School students have been provided subscriptions to access Minecraft: Education Edition by the Department of Education Victoria. To access your free login credentials, please ask your classroom teacher. Additionally, the world can be accessed in the regular edition of Minecraft.
Read more from our students; Viewbank Goes Digital with Minecraft!
To download Minecraft: Education Edition to your computer or other devices for free, click on the link below:
Click to Download Virtual Viewbank Primary School
Additional Information for parents regarding the use of Minecraft: Education Edition in the classroom can be found on the link below:
