As part of a host of events put on by the school, students were involved in making and flying their own paper planes in a competition to see how far they could go.

Everyone got involved, with even the kindy kids managing some impressive distances with one recording 12 metres.

The kids were helped out by their peers from year 10.

Kindergarten teacher Rachel Nicholson said through the events, students were also able to enter their paper plane throws into a state-wide competition.

The event is part of the school’s Stem Program which encompasses Science, Technology, English and Maths.

“They’re timing how long their planes stay up in the air,” she said.

“They’ve also measured how far they go, they learn about force and flight and motion as well and for the little ones they also learn about following instructions.

“They have a lot of fun too and they’ve been watching the Paper Planes movie at lunch time.”

Included among the activities this week are 3D printing, solar cards and problem solving activities along with a special presentation into digital and autonomous technologies from Dave Nicholson from BAE systems.