The Westwood Primary Positive Design Applied Learning Programme seeks to develop pupils’ critical and inventive thinking, as well as social awareness as they create designs that value-add to their communities.

Overview of Positive Design Applied Learning Programme

P1 & P2	Designing for Happiness	Create toys for collaborative play Develop connections and build trust with peers and teachers Adopt a joyful attitude towards school-life
P3 & P4	Designing for All	Create alternative equipment or pathways that would allow all community members to be engaged Respond to differing needs of society
P5 & P6	Designing for Impact	Design a product or programme aimed to encourage a particular virtuous behaviour Understand the need to value long-term gains over short-term enjoyment, as well as the notion of sustainability.

P3 to P5 Project Work

Create an infographic poster to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals.

Create a product that help meet the need and improve the lives of a targeted group of people in our community.

Design and create a product that help meet the need and improve the lives of a targeted group of people in our community

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Maker Education@Westwood

Maker Education encourages independence and creative problem solving, and an authentic preparation for the real world through simulating real-world challenges. In Westwood, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is used for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.

Recess@Makerspace

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