100,000 students inspired

Celebrating the ākonga behind the number

Whether their experience sent them down a STEM career pathway, changed their perceptions, or simply removed some fear from the learning process, we’re proud to have reached each and every one of our incredible wonder-tamariki.

So, it’s only right we use this milestone to celebrate them. Introducing some of the ākonga behind the number.

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Ingke

What did you think of STEM before the Wonder Project?

  • I thought STEM was interesting, but I never really thought about it much.

What do you think of STEM now?

  • I think it is amazing and now I keep seeing examples of it every day.

Are you more interested in a STEM job after doing the Wonder Project?

  • I am more interested now because I’ve actually heard people explain it really well.

What did you love about the Wonder Project?

  • I loved how we could use our imaginations and make adjustments to our rockets.
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Taumoana

What did you think of STEM before the Wonder Project?

  • I felt excited about STEM and a little nervous about STEM because I didn’t really understand it.

What do you think of STEM now?

  • I really enjoy it. It’s challenging and fun!

Are you more interested in a STEM job after doing the Wonder Project?

  • I enjoy sports more but I might consider a STEM job because I like to use my brain to solve problems.

What did you love about the Wonder Project?

  • I liked the Rocket Challenge when the rockets launch in the air.
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James

What did you think of STEM before the Wonder Project?

  • I thought about the fields separately but not how they are all linked.

What do you think of STEM now?

  • I feel like I understand more how the fields come together for example how maths is needed for engineering.

Are you more interested in a STEM job after doing the Wonder Project?

  • I was already interested in an IT job but now I see there are a lot of other STEM jobs around.

What did you love about the Wonder Project?

  • I liked the testing to see if our ideas worked. When it didn’t work I wanted to change the aerodynamics.
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Mia

What did you think of STEM before the Wonder Project?

  • I thought STEM was very cool and I was looking forward to it.

What do you think of STEM now?

  • It makes me more interested in STEM.

Are you more interested in a STEM job after doing the Wonder Project?

  • I am more interested because I think it will help me when I am older.

What did you love about the Wonder Project?

  • I loved improving our rocket by adding sand. It flew further than the rockets with no weight in the nose.

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