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Google Expeditions

March 28th, 2018
28th March 2018

Last week in the McAuley Makerspace the students were introduced to Google Expeditions.

Imagine staring into the eye of a Category 5 hurricane, or swimming amongst the beautiful coral and fish in the Caribbean. Google Expeditions provides students with the opportunity to be engaged in immersive lessons where the outside world meets the classroom. 3D objects are placed within an environment which allows the students to walk around the objects, spot details and step back to see the full picture. This week in Makerspace the girls have been using AR technology to interact in these virtual worlds.

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Mother’s Day High Tea Flowers

March 28th, 2018
25th May, 2018

Blooming Lovely – May Morning Tea.

The giant flowers, were internally lit with mini LED bulbs and used to decorate the photo booths, the main stage, information boards and tables at the event held at Brisbane City Hall. the Makerspace flowers were greatly admired by all and the Mothers’ Network were very appreciative of the spectacular decorations.

The May Morning Tea is a wonderful annual celebration, where in true Mercy tradition, women from all generations and walks of life, gather to share a cup of tea. A highlight of the morning was a presentation from inspirational guest speaker and past pupil, Clare Sultmann. Clare shared her incredible story of faith, determination and resilience. A wonderful role model to us all. Here are some of the pictures from the day.

28th March, 2018

The McAuley Makerspace students have been asked to make decorations for the annual Mother’s Day High Tea, which will be held in the Brisbane City Hall during May.

The girls are very excited about making giant flowers in pink.

First step is cutting out of many petals that will be used to construct a couple of different styles of pink flower.

Construction of the flowers will take place closer to the event.

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McAuley Makerspace Activities Term 2 2018

February 27th, 2018
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Kitty planters

February 20th, 2018
Week 5 20th February 2018

The students in the McAuley Makerspace are now onto their 3 project for the year. They are making Kitty Planters out of recycled 2 litre milk Bottles. Both the top and the bottom of the milk bottle is used, creating a self watering pot for a small plant.

Here are some photos of the creating process and we have one finished Kitty.

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Macrame Keyrings

February 15th, 2018
15th February 2018

The McAuley MakerSpace has been a hive of activity during the first 4 weeks of term. Students have enjoyed creating paper flowers, pom poms, name badges and this week they are learning the skill of Macrame.

Creating their own key ring out of natural cotton cord or jute and adding a couple of beads to their design. Some students painted their own beads, others used the coloured beads that we supplied.

Students were helping each other and sharing their knowledge after successfully completing their own key ring.

Next week will be the Kitty Planters, which are made from recycled 2 litre milk bottles.

Check out the photos below.

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Makerspace Activities Term 1 2018

November 17th, 2017
17th November, 2017

We have many activities for the students in McAuley Makerspace beginning in Term 1 of 2018. Some of the activities have been repeated because they proved to be popular this year. The students will have to sign in to some of the ongoing projects, but there is always something to create in the Makerspace at lunchtime or before school.

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SLIME!!!

October 23rd, 2017
23rd October, 2017

Last week the Makerspace had a SLIME activity during lunchtimes. It coincided with Science week, and the activity was booked out every lunchtime, with some students missing out. We have never seen the makerspace so busy.

The first slime that the students made was Chalkboard Slim, and when it was stretched it made some interesting patterns.

The second half of the week was fluffy slime, the students had a choice of blue or pink and variations of, fragrant liquid soap was one of the ingredients of this slime, so everyone was smelling beautiful.

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Dream Catchers

October 5th, 2017
23rd October 2017

Most of the students have finished their dream catchers now, with some of the girls adding LEDs. The project proved challenging for some and was not a quick process. But for those who persevered, they now have a lovely dream catcher for their bedroom.

5th October 2017

The McAuley Makerspace students are having fun making dream catchers this week. They started with a circle made of recycled coat hangers and wrapped them with jute, then using string created a web in the center with beads scattered throughout. After this, the students decorated with ribbons and feathers.

Some of the finished and nearly finished projects. Well done girls!

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Computer Bugs

September 7th, 2017
Prototypes

A couple of the prototypes ready for the Computer Bug activities in the McAuley MakerSpace next term.

The students will be using discarded computer parts, wire and watch parts/cogs to create a wonderful fantasy bug.

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