Comet Bay College attended and presented at the inaugural STEM Innovation Expo at the Crown Convention Centre recently.
CBC is one of the leading schools in the state in regards to the STEM initiative.
We are currently part of a STEM Teacher Development School (TDS) Partnership between the Department and the Innovation Unit. As such we are a lighthouse school for leading teacher development in STEM activities in schools.
Our Principal, Jamie Hayres was a part of the official panel discussing how Comet Bay College got to where we are now and the challenges we were engaged in.
Western Australia’s best minds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics – known as STEM – joined public school leaders and teachers committed to inspiring students for the high-tech future.
Industry experts, including burns specialist Professor Fiona Wood AM and WA Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken, joined teachers who led demonstrations to inspire students about STEM.
The innovations on display include students building wind turbines and measuring their output, programming robots to complete complex tasks, and working out how to make solar panels more effective.
Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:
“We know that 75 per cent of all future jobs will require critical thinking and problem-solving skills which is why today’s expo is so important.”
“Teachers are developing ways to inspire and engage students in STEM – learning from each other and industry experts.”
“Professor Fiona Wood talks in the video about the importance of STEM, particularly for girls – and I can’t think of a more appropriate role model.”
“This Government has committed to a range of STEM initiatives including science laboratories and equipment in primary schools, and professional learning for teachers around coding and teaching practices.”