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The Curiosity Lab™ at St Cuth's  

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The St Cuth's Artist, Watercolour and Charcoal on Paper, Alice, AJ Studio, 2022. She Made History: Kate Sheppard, Watercolour and Acrylic Marker on Paper, Eleanor, AJ Studio, 2026. The Curiosity Lab at St Cuth's, Photographer, Alice, AJ Studio, 2025. All Rights Reserved. Lessons are refreshed regularly. The images shown are for inspiration and indicate the course's level and content.

STEAM Learning to Power Our Girls Full STEAM Ahead! (Pun intended 😉)
Thursday Lunchtime

She Made History

Year 1-3

30 JUL-17 SEP

8 Sessions

This term: She Made History.
The Curiosity Lab picks up its pencils and paintbrushes for a different kind of experiment: drawing and painting the women who changed the world. We will meet Kate Sheppard, who led Aotearoa to become the first country where women could vote, and Malala Yousafzai, who stood up for every girl's right to go to school, along with other remarkable women across the term. Each week, we will learn a life story, then draw and paint it: faces, moments and the symbols of their courage. Part portrait studio, part time machine, the Lab this term explores how one determined person can redraw the world, and how we might too.
The programme runs across the full year, with new themes each term. Families can enrol term by term, making it flexible and easy to join at different points. Each term stands on its own while contributing to a broader Curiosity Lab journey.
The Curiosity Lab™ is a space to think bravely, learn across disciplines, and discover that creativity and logic belong side by side.
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What's included?
  • Video
  • Sample
  • Text material
  • Quizzes
Hands-on STEAM Learning

A bespoke curriculum blending art, design, and technology, fostering problem-solving, experimentation, and creativity

Parent Learning Updates

Weekly email summaries so parents can stay informed about their child’s learning journey.

Full Access to Learning Materials

After registration, students can access additional resources through AJ Studio’s website.

All Materials Provided

Everything students need for each session, ensuring an engaging and immersive learning experience.

Expert STEAM Educators

Delivered by experienced educators from AJ Studio, specialists in creative, interdisciplinary learning.

Frequently asked questions
1 What day and time does The Curiosity Lab™ run?
Sessions are held on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at St Cuthbert’s College Junior School. Students meet at the PLC Room at 3:00 PM.
2 What happens during the session?
Students have afternoon tea and homework time from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The main session begins at 3:30 PM and runs until 5:30 PM. Parents are welcome to observe from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM during the open classroom time.
3 What will my child learn?
The Curiosity Lab™ follows a bespoke STEAM curriculum designed by AJ Studio. Students engage in structured, hands-on learning experiences that blend art, design, and technology to foster problem-solving, experimentation, and creativity.
4 How is this programme different from AJ Studio’s regular workshops?
The Curiosity Lab™ at St Cuthbert’s College and AJ Studio’s workshops follow entirely different lesson content. While both focus on STEAM learning, The Curiosity Lab™ is designed as a bespoke, interdisciplinary programme that blends lab-based experimentation with artistic exploration, exclusive to St Cuthbert’s students. AJ Studio’s regular workshops are subject-specific and progressive, while The Curiosity Lab™ offers a unique fusion of science, technology, and creativity in a structured after-school club format.
5 How do I enrol my child?
Parents can enrol online at ajstudio.online or book directly with the school.
6 What is included in the programme fee?
The fee covers all materials, instruction by experienced STEAM educators from AJ Studio, weekly parent updates summarising student learning, and access to additional learning content on AJ Studio’s website after registration.
7 What if my child misses a lesson?
If a student misses a session, they will still have access to comprehensive online learning materials through AJ Studio’s website. This includes step-by-step video tutorials, interactive quizzes, downloadable resources, and guided instructions so they can catch up on what they missed. Parents can review the content with their child at home to ensure they stay engaged.
8 Can parents observe the sessions?
Yes, parents are welcome to observe the open classroom portion of the session from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
9 Where do I pick up my child?
Parents must pick up their child from the PLC Room at 5 PM.
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