“Strathcona Girls Grammar has opened a new AI and STEM lab and introduced a technology program for students in Years 7 to 12, as schools and employers report persistent gender gaps in technology uptake and STEM careers.
Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning) Kara Baxter said the lab would be used for both technical instruction and broader learning skills. “Our CORAL Lab represents a bold step forward in reimagining how our students engage with learning in a rapidly changing world. In this hub, students will not only gain technical skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and digital design, but also develop the critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities that will prepare them for future study and work. It will be a space where girls are encouraged to explore, question, and create-where their voices and ideas shape the technologies of tomorrow,” Baxter said.”