Year 7 & 8 Innovate

The Year 7 & 8 Innovate program fosters and establishes connections that provide students the opportunity to understand the global community and how their decisions and actions have an impact locally and further afield. They develop a sense of place in the world and understand the issues within a global context.

Innovate is a design and technology program where all learning can be incorporated into student-driven projects. Students work at their own pace and level, so there is built-in flexibility. Students work in small groups, although at times, they work individually, depending on the focus of the project. The Innovation Lab is the hub of ideation and creation. They use the Innovation Studio/Lab to develop and create their project and work with a range of technologies in the workshops, Fab Lab and design studios. They learn to create solutions to real-world problems with a range of technology, which includes coding, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, metalworking, acrylics, resin and other technologies.

Students share their innovations with parents and BSC community at our Innovate & PBL Expo Night.

Innovate & PBL Expo

The Innovate & PBL Expo is an opportunity for students to celebrate and showcase their learning with the school community. In doing so, students share how they have used authentic inquiry in project-based learning. From captivating displays to engaging 1-minute pitches and thought-provoking posters, their creativity and dedication shines brightly.

• Year 7 & 8 students showcase their current Innovate PBL's.
• Year 9 & 10 students present a PBL from one of their Specialisms.

As part of the experience, parents are invited to vote for the best PBL. This dynamic evening offers an authentic audience to celebrate and support the ingenuity of our students' innovations.

All Ability Zone - The Shark Tank Pitch

Year 10 Beyond Project - June 2024

Tensions were high when a group of Year 10 students pitched their idea to revolutionise the fitness industry. The students unveiled their plan for introducing disability-inclusive gym equipment in existing gyms in what they’re calling the ‘All Ability Zone’. Through extensive research, the students had been unable to find a gym in the area that provided equipment catering for those with accessibility issues and came up with their solution for this glaring gap.

The students were lucky enough to present to two representatives from Good Life Health Clubs along with the Beaumaris Secondary College Principal Team. The ‘Sharks’ were captivated by the students’ ability to reflect on the impact on the broader community and how they could target a relatively untouched market. They were also gobsmacked as to how this excellent idea is not already out there and were supportive of trying to make this idea become reality. Well done Angus B, Angus C, Harrison R, Jacob A, Jye H, Nate D, Oskar V and Zac M!