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Linking directly to the Stage 1 outcomes of the NSW Science syllabus, students have been learning how forces—pushes and pulls—can change the motion of objects. With clipboards in hand and ideas flowing, our young learners engaged in the full scientific process: asking questions, planning investigations, making predictions, and testing their ideas in creative and hands-on ways.

The major project challenge was to design and build a game using recycled materials that demonstrated either a push or a pull force in action.

The results were as varied as they were imaginative. One group designed a launcher made from a cup and balloon that propelled pom poms towards a colourful hand-drawn scoreboard. Another team built a marble maze with a hidden treasure at the end, requiring players to guide the marble through twists and turns. Some students constructed a box maze, where ping pong balls had to be carefully navigated through cut-out holes. Others created courses that involved using spoons to move pom poms through winding paths, demanding precision and control.

Working in small teams, students brainstormed, built prototypes, refined their ideas, and tested their games. Along the way, they developed not only scientific understanding, but also teamwork, creativity and persistence—key elements of learning at Calrossy.

Students reflected on how their designs demonstrated force, motion and energy transfer—making clear links between their learning and the physical world around them.

At Calrossy, learning in the Junior School is grounded in relevant, real-world contexts that build confidence and capability. This forces unit is a prime example of how classroom concepts can come to life in meaningful, memorable ways.

Find out how Calrossy’s Junior School nurtures curiosity, confidence and foundational skills in a supportive coeducational setting by clicking here .