What is this elective about?

Are you ready to unleash your creativity, explore cutting-edge tech, and become a STEM leader in your school? In this exciting elective, you'll step into the role of an innovator, designer, and mentor. Working as a dynamic team, you’ll co-create engaging activities and hands-on experiments designed to inspire younger students through a student-led STEM club. You’ll dive into challenges that blend science, design thinking, and future technologies—from coding and robotics to sustainability and creative engineering. This is more than just a class—it's your chance to shape the future, spark curiosity in others, and leave a lasting legacy at Ruyton.This paragraph was co-constructed by your RGS teachers and Generative AI

Opportunities may include:

  •  Design and lead your own STEM workshops for younger students through a student-run STEM club.
  • Collaborate with peers to co-construct exciting themes and hands-on projects across the year.
  •  Experiment with emerging technologies, including robotics, coding, 3D printing, and sustainable design.
  •  Solve real-world problems using creativity, critical thinking, and the design thinking process.
  •  Develop leadership and mentoring skills by guiding and inspiring younger students in STEM.
  •  Prototype and test your ideas using maker tools, science equipment, and digital platforms.
  • Build a digital portfolio to document your learning, creativity, and leadership journey.
  • Explore STEM careers and future pathways through guest speakers, excursions, or virtual industry connections

Why might I be interested?

  • You enjoy experimenting, building, or solving real-world problems.
  • You want to develop leadership skills and mentor younger students.
  • You’re interested in coding, electronics, engineering, or design.
  • You want to create meaningful, fun activities and make an impact in your school.
  • You love working collaboratively and thinking outside the box.
  • You want to leave a legacy and help build something from the ground up.

How will I demonstrate my learning?

  • Designing and running your own STEM activity or workshop for younger students.
  • Building a portfolio or journal that documents your ideas, planning, and reflections.
  • Participating in group innovation projects and problem-solving challenges.
  • Presenting your ideas through pitches, showcases, or video reflections.
  • Working as part of a team to design a full-term program for a real STEM club.