Robinson River students help create STEM learning program for remote schools

Deadly Science was founded by former NSW Young Australian of the Year Corey Tutt with the aim of providing STEM resources to under-funded remote schools.

The resources - created in collaboration with Deadly Science, the school and community members - also aim to teach students about bush tucker, bush medicine and caring for the land and local environment.

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Robinson River School acting principal Chris Errington said his students have loved the hands-on activities they've been able to try out as a part of the program.

"Science is a great subject for STEM, as the nature of science is rooted in learning by doing," Mr Errington said.

"We've had bottle rockets, slime kits, steam powered cars, water quality testing kits and electricity kits. All hands-on resources encouraging STEM activities. A greenhouse, seeds and planting kits... The list goes on!"

He said having access to STEM learning provides wide-ranging benefits to students.

"The great thing about STEM is that it can be inclusive to all, regardless of age, background or skill level. We often see a significant increase in student engagement when an element of STEM is introduced, because it's fun," he said.

"Not only that, students benefit in other ways. STEM develops communication skills, collaboration and teamwork skills. It encourages experimentation and critical thinking, and develops resilience."

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