STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics)
We believe that all students are successful in STEM when:
- Problem solving and critical thinking are explicitly taught through purposeful and real-world programs;
- All components of the technologies learning area are integrated into authentic learning contexts;
- Play, and inquiry practices, are evident in our educational programs;
- Knowledge of all cultures and the needs of our planet empower our students to build a more cohesive and sustainable society;
- They are encouraged to learn and reflect in a cooperative and supportive environment that fosters resilience; and
- Learning is visible and higher order thinking, reflection and feedback is valued.
Our STEM vision is to develop our students as good problem solvers and global sustainable citizens through the provision of real-world opportunities.
Our whole school approach to STEM involves inquiry-based learning in Science, Technology and Mathematics. Our focus is to explicitly teach students to think inquisitively, critically and creatively and to be good problem solvers. All these skills help our students to become global citizens and provide them with the knowledge and skills to deal with an ever-changing world.
Technology
In technologies we are learning to think like engineers. The Technologies curriculum consists of two areas Design and Technology and Digital Technologies (coding is a component of this curriculum).
Coding Club
Coding is a series of ordered steps taken to solve a problem or achieve some end; achieved in a digital or non-digital format. We offer a Coding Club once a week after school for students in Year 4-6 who have an interest in developing their skills in this area.