Technology at Loreto: Designing, Building and Innovating
"Innovation begins where curiosity meets action!"
A Safe & Nurturing Environment
Technology at Loreto is about more than tools and models, it is about learning how to think, plan and create.
From Grade 4 to Grade 7
... learners engage with the full Technology Design Process:
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Receiving a design brief,
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Investigating solutions,
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Planning and drawing,
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Selecting materials, constructing,
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Then evaluation of their work.
Along the way, they discover how creativity and problem-solving connect to the real world.
Hands-on Learning
Grade 4 to Grade 7
Technology starts with curiosity, creativity and practical projects.
Across Grades 4 to 7, Technology at Loreto Queenswood Primary builds practical skills, creativity and critical problem-solving abilities.
Every project, from recycled pots to hydraulic arms, teaches learners how to think like designers and innovators.
The curriculum equips them with knowledge, yes ... but more importantly, it cultivates creativity, resilience, and confidence to apply what they learn in real-world contexts. At our school, Technology is about preparing learners not just for school projects, but for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Grade 4
Learners explored structures and mechanical systems by designing a moving animal with levers and a popsicle-stick helicopter to test balance and stability. They also discovered energy transfer by building elastic band–powered tractors.
Processing Projects ...
Like picture frames taught shaping and joining materials, while recycled paper-clay pots (planted with Spekboom) introduced sustainability.
Grade 5
Learners expanded into mechanical systems with cars powered by wind and wheels and superhero figures that stood tall thanks to smart structural design.
Technology is all about giving learners the chance to be hands-on, creative, and excited to discover what they can do.
Exploring Real-World Application in Grade 6
As skills grow, so do the challenges.
Learners Designed
and Built
A water tank stand capable of holding a 5-litre bottle, testing strength and stability.
Learn About Food
Technology
Through food technology, they made biltong, investigated packaging and learned about food preservation.
Learners Learn About Electrical Systems
With electrical systems and control, they responded to load-shedding by creating an emergency light, integrating circuits, switches and electronic components.
Every project encouraged innovation with purpose, preparing learners to solve problems in everyday life.
Innovation in Action
In their final year of Technology, learners take on advanced challenges that blend design, creativity and engineering.
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Design & Communication skills developed through sketches, technical drawings and working plans.
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Mechanical systems came alive with bottle openers, gearboxes and even a hydraulic arm able to grip and lift objects.
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In structures, learners designed egg-protection shells:
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Creative safety devices tested with a dramatic nine-metre drop!
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These challenges required not only technical know-how but also teamwork, resilience and bold thinking.
