Our first Papakura Library Koru STEM workshop was a great success with an excellent turnout! The children had lots of fun creating paper circuits, learning how electricity works through hands-on play and creativity. One 5-year-old excitedly said, “I made my light blink — it’s magic!” Another 6½-year-old shared, “ The lights were so cool! I can’t wait to show my friends!” It was wonderful to see so many curious minds exploring and enjoying science together. We can’t wait for

Over the past two workshops, our young scientists explored wind’s fascinating dual role: how it can an be both constructive and destructive, both pushing away and pulling toward us through two hands-on experiments. Workshop 1: Mini Wind Turbine Engineering – Capturing Wind Power Our young engineers built working wind turbines to see renewable energy in action. By assembling the parts themselves, they learned how wind energy converts into electricity: wind pushes the blades, w

During the winter holiday, we went back to Lady Allum retirement village with our mobile interactive STEAM exhibition. Lady Allum was our first partner when we started reaching out to organisations, making this quite significant. One of the skills that we majorly improved was our understanding of what our audience understands and knows. After all, trying to figure out how to present something in a manner in which everyone can understand is not easy. The best moments were when

It was an excellent winter's day for our club’s very first mobile STEAM exhibition at Settlers Lifestyle Village. The day had an excellent atmosphere for around 45 residents, along with their grandchildren and other family members, to interact with our projects. Seeing them share opinions across generations has been undoubtedly a rewarding experience for everyone involved. The concept of a mobile exhibition originated after my 2023 visit to the MIT Museum. The museum’s focus

In our May workshop, participants had designed and built their own mazes. The goal was to show how the world of mathematics isn’t just about numbers on a page: it can be hands-on and fun! By using simple materials like cardboard and straws, we were able to explore mathematical thinking in a playful way. We aimed to make complex geometry concepts like angles, symmetry, and patterns tangible and exciting. Through this workshop, we helped change the perception of maths, transfor

On Thursday, April 24th, we hosted a heartwarming workshop at the Settlers Lifestyle Village, where grandparents and their grandchildren...

Mother's Day is just two weeks away, and today, we held our monthly workshop focused on creating something special for Mother's Day

In our recent workshop, we had the opportunity to share our knowledge of hydraulics with participants. The session introduced them to basic hydraulic principles and how they are applied in real-life engineering. Participants each built a functional hydraulic arm using syringes, tubing and wood, gaining hands-on experience with the relationship between water pressure and mechanical movement. It was super satisfying to see their creation come to life and move with the push of a

We are grateful for all the children and families who participated in our last workshop at the Albany Village Library, where we had the...

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to our fundraising sale event for Starship and shared their generosity through donations....

After lots of planning and preparation, our team, the KORU STEM club, finally managed to put together an engaging workshop, targeting younger children, at Albany Village Library. We all had such a blast and the children who participated were remarkably receptive to the intricate challenge and performed exceptionally! The Idea The idea had started to form when we realized how many creative workshops had stopped occurring in the library during the summer break, so we thought, "

Join us for our very first workshop at the Albany Village Library in North Auckland. Ready to bring your cards to life with a dash of...

Our student-led STEM club recently hosted a morning workshop at Lady Allum Retirement Village, showing how thoughtfully designed STEAM...

After two months of extensive planning and preparation, our club's first workshop was a success! We were so fortunate to be joined by the wonderful residents at the Lady Allum Retirement Village. The residents had the opportunity to build simple electric circuits on paper to create light-up Christmas cards for themselves and their loved ones. This activity demonstrated that circuits don’t have to be complex to be effective. It was truly inspiring to see the seniors engage so

On 15 December 2024, our club kicked off its very first event at the bustling Helensville Santa Parade & Christmas Market! Despite the intense heat of the blazing summer sun, our team persevered through. Our stall was overflowing with a range of unique, handmade STEM products, showcasing creativity and passion. From festive 3D-printed light up stockings, to custom night lights and handmade flowers, there was something for everyone. The highlight of the day undoubtedly came wh