Elliot Primary School students have helped to shape a new curriculum set to launch in September incorporating science, technology, engineering and maths.

The pupils have been involved in experiencing the Stem-based programme which aims to “ignite curiosity and critical thinking by engaging students in real-world engineering challenges”.

Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, said: “The Stem curriculum at the parish primary school provides our children with more opportunities to explore, create and connect their learning to the world around them.”

As part of the initiative, the school is preparing for the introduction of its Odyssey Innovation Stem lab.

The Year 4 and Year 6 students were the first to engage in Stem learning at the school. During introductory classes, the students were introduced to technology as “more than items powered by electricity or objects with moving parts”.

The Year 4 class was challenged to build a craft to support marbles without sinking while the Year 6 class was assigned the task of building the strongest bridge possible with non-conventional materials.

Ms Caesar added: “I thoroughly enjoyed participating with the students as they worked collaboratively to plan and design their boats.

“They were tasked with solving a problem and continuously improved their designs to achieve the best possible outcomes.”