KING Island District School Primary school students benefited from specialist electrical safety and STEAM activities (Science, Technologies, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) when the Bright Sparks and STEAM programs run by TasNetworks team members visited prior to the Easter and term break.
Students participated in practical and interactive activities across both programs, with Bright Sparks educating kids around the dangers of electricity and how to use it safely. The STEAM program delivers design challenges related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths.
TasNetworks CEO, Sean McGoldrick, said the TasNetworks visitors will run eight Bright Sparks sessions with about 120 students from kindergarten to grade six.
“I’ve participated in some Bright Sparks sessions with our excellent presenters. It’s inspiring to see the kids’ enthusiasm and enjoyment while they’re learning crucial information,” Dr McGoldrick said.
“I’m certain Bright Sparks has helped prevent serious accidents and kept Tasmanian kids much safer over the years. We want to extend those benefits to as many kids as possible with the resources we have, and it’s wonderful to be operating on King Island for the first time.
“We’re also delighted to be partnering with the STEAM program bringing fresh practical learning and opportunity to more than 100 kids,” he said.
King Island District High School pricipal Denise Bryant, said it was great to partner with TasNetworks to provide the opportunity to students.
“The Bright Sparks programs being offered to our Kinder to Grade Six classes is an interactive and fun experience that teaches our students about the importance of safety around electricity,” Ms Bryant said.