As the world is fast moving towards new technological innovations, Curro Waterfall is preparing their intermediate phase learners to adapt to ever-changing technologies.
The Grade 5 learners follow a robotics and coding curriculum aimed at helping them better understand block-based coding and basics of artificial intelligence.
Els van Rooyen, who leads the robotic club at the school, said as part of the journey, they aim to teach essential 21st-century learning skills, such as critical thinking, creative thinking, problem-solving and coordination with peers.
“Our robotics club consists of selected learners who excel in robotics and coding as a subject. They work on developing their skills to a higher level, as they build robots and prepare to compete in the World Robotics Olympiad,” said Van Rooyen.
“They [also] participate in more in-depth learning experiences with the three essential pillars of technology – engineering, data science, and computer science – preparing them to pursue careers in robotics and coding.”
She said all learners have two hours of robotics and coding per week as part of the curriculum while the robotics club then has an additional hour at the end of each week.
The school also had a history exhibition where learners researched historical events in world history.
Head of Grade 12s and high school history teacher Soloshine Govender said the history show helped learners relate to historical events with present-day events. “In studying history, learners develop an understanding of the world, learn about different societies and develop valuable critical thinking skills,” said Govender.
“Those skills then enables them to analyse, evaluate and question information that is presented to them – a skill that is required in various fields of work.”
The exhibition was held on March 9 and presented topics such as the history of the Olympic Games and Korean music.
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