The Eagle - Issue #2 2019

STEMworks Opening
On Wednesday 10 April Norwood Morialta High
School proudly unveiled our new $2.5million STEM
facility for all to see at the official opening ceremony.
Our newly renovated facilities provide a much
improved learning environment, transforming our
school in more ways than one. This exciting project
involved the demolition and re-location of internal
walls and a complete retrofit of six laboratories to
create spacious, bright, modern labs with adjoining
internal and external collaborative spaces to
connect practical and theoretical learning. Extensive
landscaping has also been an important component
of this work, transforming a stark, asphalt wasteland
into a welcoming, attractive outdoor space complete
with modern shelter and outdoor stage, grassed
area and plenty of seating to support socialising and
learning.
Joined by special guests including the Minister
for Education, the Honourable John Gardner, the
Honourable Vincent Tarzia, Member for Hartley,
Her Worship Anne Monceaux, Mayor for the City
of Burnside, and many other invited guests, our
students hosted the ceremony admirably and
passionately shared how these new learning
spaces had re-energised their learning experiences,
promoting their collaboration, exploration and
creativity. Thanks to the injection of state funds and
well-designed facilities, supported by passionate
teachers and innovative STEM programs, our school
continues to experience a trend of improvement
and is recognised as a leader of STEM learning both
locally and nationally.
I wish the school community an enjoyable break and
look forward to another exciting term at Norwood
Morialta.
Jacqui van Ruiten
PRINCIPAL