Students from three-year-old kinder through to Year 6 are set to benefit in 2017 and beyond from the introduction of a specialist STEM Centre at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics and is widely talked about in the education sector, being a national priority closely linked to Australia’s productivity and economic future with the rapid growth of employment in STEM related fields.
The program encompasses a cross-disciplinary approach that aims to raise foundational skills in STEM learning areas by developing mathematical, scientific and technological literacy while promoting the development of essential skills for the 21st century.
Specific skills such as robotics, electronics and coding are taught to improve the confidence of students and their capacity to transfer knowledge, understanding and practical ability across STEM subjects and contexts.
The STEM Centre will be highly engaging for students and an exciting addition to the many specialised opportunities on offer at St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School’s Junior School.
St Paul’s also offers a range of scholarships to junior school and secondary school students who are most able to demonstrate their capacity to make an exceptional contribution to the school through academic performance, performing arts and sportsmanship.
Scholarships are open to students who are considering enrolment at the school as well as those who are already enrolled.
Academic and sport scholarship applications close on 18 April. Performing arts scholarships (round one) close on 24 April with performing arts scholarships (round two) closing on 28 August.
Further information on the application process for scholarships is available on the St Paul’s website www.stpaulsags.vic.edu.au or by contacting the scholarships officer on 5623 5833 or email scholarships@stpaulsags.vic.edu.au.
Currently more than 90 students travel to St Paul’s from Cardinia shire on two St Paul’s buses that includes a supportive ‘buddy’ program for the first weeks of a student’s travel.
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading regional schools, there are limited places in some year levels for 2017 and the school is taking enrolments for 2018 and beyond.
Contact the Head of Admissions on 5623 5833 to arrange a personal tour.
