Beau Jones, Norah Lindley, and Lily-Rose Mooney, part of the Space Discovery Program group from Gundagai Public School.
A group of Year 6 students from Gundagai Public School have recently taken part in the NSW Space Discovery Program, where they joined 15 schools across the state in an exciting journey of innovation, design, and real-world problem-solving.
Working in small teams, students were challenged to design a device that could either support astronauts in space or solve a problem here on Earth, by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technologies and materials.
Some of the student innovations included:
• An aeroponics system for growing vegetables in space
• A water supply system designed specifically for astronauts
• An emergency services drone for rapid disaster response
• An un-manned robotic buggy to assist flood victims
Using tools like Makers Empire and Tinkercad, teams created 3D models of their designs and produced informative posters explaining their purpose, design process, and practical benefits.
In Week 7, students showcased their work alongside other schools in Phase 1 of the program and were interested to see the innovative ideas from across the state and also to proudly share their own.
Gundagai Public School Principal Jesse Wheaton said the creativity and thinking behind the projects was truly impressive.
“A huge congratulations to our Year 6 students for their incredible work in the NSW Space Discovery Program. Throughout the program, our students have used team-work, creativity and problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges using futuristic tech and design tools.”
“We’re especially proud to announce that one of our teams was selected to present their project to the finalist judges.”
“The ARC Team (Aquatic Rescue Craft) – made up of Beau Jones, Norah Lindley, Lily-Rose Mooney, and Charlie Shannon – created a robotic buggy designed to assist flood victims. Their thoughtful design, combined with a fantastic video submission and confident Q&A presentation, earned them a spot in the final showcase.”
“This has been an unforgettable opportunity for all involved and a brilliant way to spark innovation in our future scientists, engineers and designers,” Jesse said.
The NSW Space Discovery program is a sponsored space education program for 32 NSW schools designed to engage students in STEM learning and promote awareness of opportunities in the space industry. It offers exciting industry links and real-world learning opportunities.
-Emily Flint
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