With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Samantha Ephraims
School:
Kalkie State School
State:
Queensland
Award Category:
Innovative Educator Of The Year
Level Of Achievement:
National Award Finalist 2025
As a Digital Technologies teacher for Prep to Year 6, Samantha is passionate about creating authentic, real-world learning experiences that spark curiosity and joy. Her classroom is a space where students are encouraged to think critically, dream big, and design with empathy.
Through projects in game development, robotics, and software design, Samantha uses competitions as a framework for empathy-driven learning, guiding students to consider how their creations can positively impact others. She harnesses software and game design to teach coding, logic, and storytelling, empowering young learners to combine technical skill with creative purpose.
Samantha’s students have been recognised on national and international stages, achieving success at RoboRave International, Moonhack, the Queensland Science Contest, Raspberry Pi’s Coolest Projects, and Young ICT Explorers. These achievements reflect not only technical excellence but also a deep commitment to solving problems with empathy, imagination, and collaboration — values at the heart of Samantha’s teaching philosophy.
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