Blake VR Year 7

Blake VR Visit to St Ignatius

On Tuesday 8th September, St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College welcomed the Sir Peter Blake Trust Virtual Reality to work with our Year 7 Science classes. Over the course of the day, Blake VR educators ran five engaging sessions using a full class-set of VR headsets. Students were immersed in a 40-minute programme on environmental sustainability, with a focus on the Hauraki Gulf and effects of overfishing and introduced pest species.

This experience is part of our Year 7 Science curriculum for 2026 and the Marine Ecosystems topic. It is designed to inspire curiosity and deepen students’ understanding of their local environment and Kaitiakitanga.