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 th

Over our last two workshops, participants explored wind’s fascinating dual nature—learning how moving air can act as both a constructive (pushing) force that builds power and a destructive (pulling) force that moves objects. June 2025 Workshop: Building a Simple Wind Turbine Our young engineers stepped up to build working wind turbines, experiencing renewable energy in action first-hand. By assembling the mechanical components themselves, they discovered the physics of energy

During the winter holiday, we went back to Lady Allum Retirement Village with our mobile interactive STEM 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 STEM exhibition at Settlers Lifestyle Retirement Village. The day had an excellent atmosphere for around 50 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 museu

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, 24th April, we hosted a heartwarming workshop at the Settlers Lifestyle Retirement Village, where grandparents and their grandchildren came together with our team to create innovative light-up cards using the STEM principles. It was a fantastic day filled with creativity and connection—and best of all, every single card lit up successfully. Good job to everyone who participated in this event! From Idea to Invitation: The Road to Settlers Lifestyle Retirement Vill

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

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came along to our Valentine's Day Flower & Gift Sale to raise funds for Starship Children's Hospital and shared their incredible generosity through donations! We want to extend a special thanks to Liz Peters, the Community Fundraising Executive at Starship, who has been incredibly kind and supportive of our initiative from the very beginning. We are also particularly grateful to Yum Yum Cafe and Crockers Body Corporate Management Ltd for

A huge thank you to all the wonderful children and families who joined us for our latest workshop at the Albany Village Library! We had an absolute blast stepping into the world of mechanical engineering to create wooden automata toys together. While the glue took longer than expected to dry, we turned this into an opportunity for learning and creativity. Our young makers used this time to learn and plan their next steps, develop storytelling ideas, and learn more about the m

After lots of planning and preparation, our team 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, "Why don't we infuse a

Join us for our very first library workshop at the Albany Village Library in North Auckland. Ready to bring your cards to life with a dash of science and a spark of creativity? In this workshop, you'll get the chance to make your own LED light-up card! We'll show you how to use simple circuits to light up your designs, turning a regular card into an interactive masterpiece. It's a fun and easy way to explore the basics of electronics and circuit design. All materials will be

Our club recently hosted a morning workshop at Lady Allum Retirement Village, showing how thoughtfully designed STEM activities can bring joy and build meaningful connections between generations. Thoughtful Planning and Preparation The success of the workshop came from careful planning. The team worked together to prototype several possible activities, including: Paper circuit light-up cards Rotating decorative lamps Interactive nightlights Small "robot" creations Through bra

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 pop-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 eng

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