STEM
STEM
The goal of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) is to foster critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation by integrating these four disciplines, into a cohesive, hands-on and inquiry-based learning approach.
SCIENCE:
Through science, we explore the unknown, investigate universal phenomena, make predictions and solve problems. It is an empirical way of asking and answering questions, about the changing world we live in.
We have a robust science program, with a dedicated science teacher, offering a fully hands-on, experiential approach, engaging students in the four disciplines – biological, physical, chemical and earth and space.
All year levels participate in a 5 week learning unit each semester. Students learn core concepts through scientific inquiry, which include making observations and predictions, asking questions, planning and conducting an investigation, learning to analyse and evaluate data and procedures and communicating effectively to an audience.
The ‘Science Talent Search’ competition is offered to Years 3 – 5, where students are encouraged to participate in independent, self- motivated project work.
ROBOTICS:
We offer a unique robotics program for all year levels. Students learn coding (block or text) to build simple to complex programs, using various robots (VEX, Spike Prime, Lego WE- DO). They learn to use code to create their own program design to solve challenges.
A small group of selected senior students, who show strong capacity in team work, creative coding skills and problem- solving, may be invited into competitions such as Vex IQ Robotics, Robo- Cup Junior Rescue Line. These competition sessions run after-school.
TECHNOLOGY/ ENGINEERING:
Design and Technology is a discipline that gives opportunities for students to create and design innovative solutions to meet real world challenges. It actively engages students to appreciate design, by developing their understanding of the process of designing, creating and evaluating products to meet a purpose or need.
Students learn to:
- Investigate the concept.
- Design the idea.
- Produce and apply skills/ techniques to make designed solutions.
- Evaluate and test the effectiveness of the designed solution, as they explore systems, materials and production processes.
MATHEMATICS
Please refer to the Numeracy page for details about our mathematics curriculum.
