What is the STEM Academy?
STEM is part of everyday life and an increasing part of every workplace. STEM education enables students to develop solutions
to complex problems and provides them with literacies and capabilities that will help them succeed in a world of technological
change. As future innovators, educators, researchers and leaders, it is important that students develop 21st century skills
required to compete on a global scale.
The aim of the STEM Academy is to develop the foundational knowledge of STEM literacy and the ways of thinking skills
associated with STEM Capabilities. This is achieved through cross-curricular enrichment activities and extended projects that
will inspire learners to invent our future.
Who is Eligible?
The STEM Academy is for aspirational and inquiring
students in Year 7 to 10 who have demonstrated strong
academic achievement in Mathematics, Science and Design
and Technologies. Participation in this academy is by
invitation only.