Let There be Light- Years 5 and 9 working together – Domremy Newman Science and Numeracy Initiative 2024

The Domremy Newman enrichment program occurred this term over five sessions, with Year 5 students from four of our feeder Primary schools coming to Domremy College to learn, experiment and build their knowledge and skills in the fields of science and numeracy.

The focus of the program was to investigate how light can be managed to suit various purposes in our world. Students engaged in hands-on experiments to deepen their comprehension of electricity, light, optics principles and light management and to promote collaborative problem-solving and communication skills.

Ms Janet Vogels, lead architect who led the design of our innovative Nano Nagle Learning Centre, spent one session with the students, where she informed them of the principles of light that direct architects’ choices and then supported their designing process of their houses. 

The project culminated in a celebration of students’ learning at the Domremy College Light Festival, where teachers, principals and parents met with the Years 5 and 9 students to view their house models and take part in a discussion about the process and their learning. 

Many thanks to the four primary schools who attended: St Mary’s Concord, St Joan of Arc Haberfield, Our Lady of the Assumption North Strathfield and All Hallows Five Dock.

A huge thank you to the Domremy teachers who worked with me to design this project, Mr George Lavidis, Mr Mark Pangilinan and to Mrs Kelly Smit who supported this project in many ways. (Report can be viewed here.)

Mrs Lucy Silva, Instructional Specialist