Our Engineering and Design department is the perfect place for your child to push their creative boundaries, they are encouraged to explore various materials and manufacturing methods as well as using STEM to further develop an understanding of how things work and why.
Children are given the opportunity to explore the fundamental principles of Engineering and Design :- they will experiment with using a wide range of materials and processes to create new and exciting products that they will be able to take home, ranging from camp kits to Klask board games. Within Engineering and Design, we dedicate time for the children to get a taste of robotics and coding using VEX robots, with the aim to compete with other schools worldwide! As well as this, our CAD/CAM machines including 3d printer, vinyl and laser cutter and sublimation printer are just some of the ways we’re introducing our students to make informed design decisions in an innovative way using the same tools used in industry!
Our aim is for the pupils of Saint Ronan's to be authentic designers creating purposeful products for real end Users, this is all possible due to our well-equipped workshop and design suite, which we are always aspiring to find new methods of design and manufacture to give pupils an up to date and relevant experience in the subject. Pupils who show significant promise can become an ED Scholar where we compile a portfolio of work for their senior school.
My children changed schools in yr 2 & yr 4 and they settled in instantly. The school has a lovely family feel, the staff do a brilliant job inspiring the children. Both my girls weren't particularly sporty when they arrived but both grew to love sport and my eldest has carried that through into senior school. The music is also exceptional, you really feel your children come away with a well rounded education not just academic. Both my girls have got into their senior schools of choice and I am sad to say farewell to Saint Ronan's but thank you for all you have done for my children. Highly recommended.
Hayley S
This is a real gem, right at the top of its game. The children are loved and cared for by the entire staff. I wish I had had the opportunity many years ago. They achieve so much by example, gentleness and kindness. Floret St Ronan's and long may you continue to flourish.
Terry D
Saint Ronans is quite unique and magical.. the children work hard and play equally hard... the teachers are approachable and your child will flourish... our daughter has taken every opportunity and through all her own self motivated hard work turned herself into an amazing all rounder who is thriving in sports, academics and music. What’s not to like.
Sharon B
