There is great excitement on the iThemba Campus, as Waterfall College staff and students has begun to use the much-anticipated STEAM Centre.
Once complete, the centre will add six classrooms and two science laboratories to the school.
The construction project was kick-started by the generosity of one donor, who recognised the potential of this facility to enhance the Waterfall Schools experience for the students who learn there, and signifies the continuation of a powerful partnership between Waterfall Schools and Focus on iThemba.
As we have witnessed in recent years, learning is no longer confined to traditional classroom spaces and high school students are expected to be equipped with four key skill sets: Global Citizenship, Innovation and Creativity, Technology and Interpersonal skills.
The centre will provide venues that promote active engagement, with spaces that can be used in various ways. The ground floor is being used for Mathematics, Commerce and IT subjects from the start of Term 3, while the Science Labs, Art and EGD rooms will be fitted out with beautifully designed, bright and flexible furniture during the term.
“The integration of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths allows for real-life learning experiences in real-life contexts, encouraging creative thinking and a dynamic approach to the world, rooted in a South African context. This is the vision we have for our school,” says Deputy Principal Bryony Green.
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