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Enhancing our offer with amazing makerspaces

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This document is a news article from Dainfern College announcing the official opening of four new makerspaces on its campus to enhance its educational offerings. The makerspaces—The Imaginarium, The Light House, Ubambiswano, and The Garage—are designed to support STEAM education, inquiry-based learning, and hands-on creativity for students from Grades 0–12. These spaces foster collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving skills using tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics. The article highlights the college's commitment to modern, student-centered learning environments.

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makerspace accessOngoing

Access to The Imaginarium makerspace

Students from Grades 0–3 at Dainfern College can access The Imaginarium, a collaborative learning space designed to support STEAM education through hands-on exploration and experimentation with tools like 3D printers and laser cutters.

Who it is for
students in Grades 0–3
How to act on it
Use the facility as part of regular class activities or school programmes at Dainfern College.
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The Imaginarium & the Light House These two makerspace facilities in the Junior Preparatory are designed to provide young learners with a stimulating environment in which to explore, experiment and learn, while simultaneously preparing them for future academic and career success in STEAM fields and beyond.
makerspace accessOngoing

Access to The Garage makerspace

Students from Grades 4–12 at Dainfern College can access The Garage, a makerspace designed for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), featuring equipment like 3D printers and laser cutters.

Who it is for
students in Grades 4–12
How to act on it
Participate in structured learning activities or independent projects at the makerspace during school hours.
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It was with pride and excitement that Dainfern College officially opened four new collaborative learning spaces on its campus last year to further enhance its educational offering.
makerspace accessOngoing

Access to Ubambiswano makerspace

Students from Grades 4–12 at Dainfern College can use Ubambiswano, a collaborative learning space equipped with tools for innovation and problem-solving, including wood, acrylic, and electronics workstations.

Who it is for
students in Grades 4–12
How to act on it
Engage with the space through scheduled classes, projects, or extracurricular initiatives at Dainfern College.
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It was with pride and excitement that Dainfern College officially opened four new collaborative learning spaces on its campus last year to further enhance its educational offering.
makerspace accessOngoing

Access to The Light House makerspace

Students from Grades 0–3 at Dainfern College can use The Light House, a makerspace that fosters inquiry-based learning and creativity using modern tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics.

Who it is for
students in Grades 0–3
How to act on it
Participate in school-led sessions or classroom activities within the makerspace at Dainfern College.
Show the line this came from
The Imaginarium & the Light House These two makerspace facilities in the Junior Preparatory are designed to provide young learners with a stimulating environment in which to explore, experiment and learn, while simultaneously preparing them for future academic and career success in STEAM fields and beyond.

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Key Takeaways

  • 26 Aug
  • Dainfern College
  • four new makerspaces
  • The Imaginarium
  • The Light House
  • Ubambiswano
  • The Garage
  • Grades 0-3
  • Grades 4-12
  • STEAM education
  • inquiry-based learning
  • 3D printers
  • laser cutters
  • wood, acrylic, electronics
  • GPS coordinates: 25° 59' 23.21"S; 28° 00' 25.55"E
  • 96 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, Johannesburg, 2055
  • Dainfern College
  • Junior Preparatory
  • Senior Preparatory
  • High School
  • Imaginarium
  • Light House
  • Ubambiswano
  • The Garage
  • isiZulu
  • Round Square
  • PAIA Manual
  • Privacy Notice
  • ED-ADMIN PORTAL