On 27 May 2022, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workshop for S.1-3 students was held. In the STEM workshop, junior form students followed an instructional video to make a drum robot. To begin, some teachers shared their experience and difficulties of learning English, and students were surprised to see it was similar to their own. Next, teachers introduced some vocabulary that was needed to make the drum robot and also showed a video of how to make it in just eight simple steps. This STEM workshop encouraged students to use their English language skills with their teachers and new friends, at the same time as making a creative drum robot. STEM education allows students to cultivate an interest in science and engineering, and many STEM activities are conducted through the medium of English.

Student Reflections:

3B Matthew Tse

It was such a great experience. In addition to using my English skills to read and listen to the instructions, I was able to learn some useful STEM vocabulary, for example, battery pack and screwdriver. I knew these words before but now I was actually using them. The entire workshop was in English, so not only did I get to practise my English, I got to have fun with some new friends and take a robot home with me.

3C Natalie Lee

Making this drum robot was so much fun! I needed to follow some written instructions and watch a video which was straight forward. The final step was to add the battery to the motor and the robot came to life by beating its drum. What is most interesting and fun is that by changing the bars on the wheel, I could change the beat and speed at which the robot beat the drum. It was a really fun workshop - I'll be sure to attend next time.