A teaching laboratory equipped with the latest technology for interactive, experiential and personalised learning through virtual reality, 3D printing and robotics — preparing students for a digital future.
SmartLab has six complementary types of equipment for interactive, experiential and personalised teaching.
A multi-user touchscreen with WiFi and Bluetooth. Works with online platforms, saves and shares lessons, and supports live annotation.
Immersive 360° experiences: exploring at microscopic scale, virtual field trips, molecular structures and physical phenomena.
The full process: CAD design (TinkerCAD, Fusion 360) → STL export → slicing (Cura, PrusaSlicer) → layer-by-layer printing → finishing.
Real-time 3D drawing at 160-230°C. PLA and ABS filament for sculptures, models and creative geometric forms.
Digitising real objects with multi-angle scanning. Exports to STL and OBJ for 3D printing and design.
Fable Robotics (modular, with built-in sensors) and DOBOT Magician (a 4-axis robotic arm, 0.2 mm precision, drawing and laser engraving).
SmartLab equipment is used across STEM subjects and beyond, making learning hands-on and memorable.
We run courses and workshops that build 21st-century digital skills.
Courses in Python, JavaScript, C++ and web development, from beginner to advanced, with practical projects and competitions.
Building and programming robots with LEGO Mindstorms and Arduino, and entering national and international competitions.
3D modelling in Blender and Fusion 360, with the option to print your own creations on our 3D printers.
Video editing with Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, creating content for YouTube, podcasts and school projects.
Using technology to analyse sporting performance: video analysis, tracking and advanced statistics.
An introduction to information security: data protection, ethical hacking and safe browsing.
SmartLab is open to all students during the school day, and in special after-school sessions for extracurricular activities.
Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Saturdays 09:00-14:00 (clubs)
Specialist teachers always on hand
Online through the school platform
"Learn for yourself, fight for your dream, and never forget that you alone are responsible for the path you choose."
Book a visit and discover what technology can do for learning.
