STEAM Enrichment Programme
The STEAM enrichment programme is a two year programme which offers Year 9 and 10 students an integrated approach to learning. This Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics curriculum provides a pathway to deep learning that strengthens links between subjects, providing opportunities through project-based learning; for students to become life-long learners, leaders and changemakers of the future.
The STEAM programme aims at developing global competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, character, creativity and citizenship.
Science and Mathematics will be enriched with projects linking the two disciplines whilst English and Social Studies will strengthen written, oral and digital literacy, global appreciation and critical thinking. Integrated into STEAM are robotics, coding, electronics, 3D printing design and virtual reality. Students will be encouraged to be innovative and creative as they attempt to solve real-world problems.
In the second year of the programme, our STEAM students are also encouraged to be innovative and creative as they work alongside a mentor to identify a community project and implement an innovative technological solution. Students present their project to the community, including industry, at the end of the year at the STEAM Innovation Expo.
Vision: To create a learning culture of curiosity which empowers learners to engage with the world.
Graduate profile
- Global citizens
- Resilient and innovative problem solvers
- Engage with community issues
- Change-makers of the future
- Collaborate on a shared purpose
- Communicate effectively
- Use emerging technologies in a meaningful way
- Adaptable and committed to learning as life-long learners
Student expectations
- Maintain a positive attitude to learning
- Be adaptable and open to doing different things
- Take risks and be willing to learn from their mistakes
- Complete all learning challenges to the best of their ability
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others in teams
- Support learning for all, showing respect for others
- Demonstrate commitment to group work
Due to the nature of the collaborative work involved in the programme, students are expected to keep their attendance high. Progress into Year 10 STEAM for those students with low attendance or a lack of commitment will be reviewed.
