THS Reflections – All good.

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G7 mix Sustainability and Concrete

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THS G8 Seaweed Farm Design, Build & Deploy

Ukuleles in the Foundry

The Harbour School grade one classes joined The Foundry to venture into the world of constructing a wooden Ukulele.

A group of grade one growing Ukulele Luthier

Each student measured, cut, nailed, attached and decorated the acoustic soundbox before enthusiastically nailing the acoustic soundbox to the rear of the Laser-cut outer body.

It is reassuring to witness grade one students safely use 20-inch wood saw to craft their instrument parts.

Sawing successfully in The Foundry

This project encouraged connection between constructional tools and techniques, musical instruments & the art of decoration.

Grade One A with their Ukuleles

The addition of a strap led to parades through the Foundry of the latest rising band – maybe.

Grade One B with their Ukuleles

We look forward to more.

The Harbour School Foundry – a new adventure

I am excited to have begun a new adventure: working at The Harbour School – Foundry in Hong Kong. 

A view from the sampan homeward.

The Harbour School’s Foundry is a purpose-built maker-space – a learning environment designed to encourage students to build, experiment and prototype inventions as they engage deeply in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

The machine tool room. Major tools in here :).

The facility is available for all grades to develop their interests, passions and skills. 

Sewing machines ready for action.

The Foundry materials and tools include; wood, acrylic, cardboard, fabric, metals, 3D printers, robotics, electronics, sewing machines, laser cutter, bench saws, routers (including CNCs, drill press, sanding stations, all hand tools imaginable, and more.

A very frequently visited wall.

I am thankful to work within such a well-resourced workspace. 

This one is typically used by the teacher.

I have now been at THS for three weeks and have already supported week-long ‘Intensive’ projects with grades one, three, five, plus the recess visitors from all grades. All grades are scheduled to visit throughout the year.

3D printers

I am excited to see how I can help establish and support even more opportunities for creativity in The Harbour School.

The learners benches for all sorts.

I look forward to it.