Over the term break 27 students and 4 teachers embarked on the Loyola STEM Tour to Singapore. The tour is an immersive experience where students are engaged in learning about sustainable technologies and the use of ‘better practice’ when it comes to managing crucial energy resources such as electricity and water.

The students also marvelled at Singapore’s population management and its emphasis on public housing and the policies and practices centred around a healthy standard of living for all citizens.

The tour also allowed students to better understand how disciplines studied at school such as Science and Engineering have end user benefits in the real world. Design principles of Singapore’s atrium gardens and their appreciation of the natural world in their built environment allowed students to understand the contrasts between Australia and Singapore in the use of space and the physical environments.

Our students also saw how 3D modelling technologies are used at mapping real world settings, how forensic science is used in criminal detection, and students also practised how to navigate the complex flight systems of a Boeing plane. The science behind ice cream making was also an enjoyable task.

The students from Years 10 to 12 really bonded into a little ‘Loyola Family’.

Some remarks from our Tour Group

“The Singapore trip fostered stronger connections among us, through shared experiences, new friendships were formed, and lasting memories created.”

"Singapore showed me how far I’ve come and how far I can go."

“A journey worth a lifetime”

“The stem tour brought a diverse group of strangers from different year levels closer together to embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity. From Sentosa island to the Singapore science centre, each stop ignited a passion for discovery within our little Singapore family. As we navigated the streets of Singapore, each conversation, and shared experience created a true bond that transcended age. The stem tour was genuinely one of the most memorable and amazing experiences of my life. I'm beyond grateful to have been part of it.”

"The food was amazing!!!"

“The people were gentle and friendly, totally immersed in their modern world and using their places and spaces to live meaningfully”.

“It was so fun I enjoyed hanging out with other year levels and with my friends”

“Very fun and extremely informative”

"Amazing trip, got a lot closer with all the group members & the gardens were gorgeous, especially with all their sustainability efforts"

“Once in a lifetime experience “

“The experience not only enhanced my learning but helped me make connections with people across year levels. Not only did I learn a lot about stem but I learned a lot about myself too. The stem tour had something helpful for many of my subjects, I don’t know how many times I took a photo and said, "this will be good for my folios.’”