On the open day, the children from the primary level had the opportunity to gain an exciting insight into the world of 3D printing technology at our school. In a short presentation, they learned why we have a 3D printer, what creative and innovative projects we implement with it, and the fascinating possibilities this technology offers. They also discovered which professions increasingly rely on 3D printing and modeling – from architecture and engineering to medicine and art. The children were not only amazed but also had the chance to ask questions and develop their own ideas for future 3D projects.

The students of the 6th grade worked with great enthusiasm on their dream house projects, combining creativity with technical skills. After drawing first sketches and collecting ideas, they used Tinkercad to create detailed 3D models, considering aspects like room layout, functionality, design, and sustainability. They experimented with shapes, structures, and materials, helped each other, and shared feedback, improving both their spatial thinking and teamwork skills. In the end, they proudly presented their unique designs, ranging from eco-friendly houses to luxurious villas and imaginative buildings, showing how technical knowledge and creative ideas can come together.

During Summer School 2025, 16 students from the Mozartschule Wels developed their own “City of the Future” called Techna-City. The project was based on the educational program City of the Future by MAKER’S RED BOX and implemented in cooperation with the STEAM-Lab at Johannes Kepler University Linz.

Starting from the question “How does a city work?”, the students explored urban systems such as sustainability, energy, mobility, social participation, and community life. They formed a city parliament, took on different roles, and made key decisions democratically, learning how negotiation, responsibility, and cooperation shape a functioning society.

The students designed their city digitally and produced physical models using 3D printing and laser cutting. They also programmed micro:bits to create a functional lighting system for the city model. The project combined technology, creativity, and social learning, demonstrating how STEAM education can empower young learners to engage with complex future-oriented challenges.