Westlake Girls’ High School
Year 10 STEAM Pathway
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Tomaz, Ms D. Bhavsar.
Year 9 STEAM students continue into Year 10 STEAM at the discretion of the HoD/STEAM programme coordinator. Limited spaces open to all current Year 9 students. You must submit an application form if you have not completed Year 9 STEAM.
The STEAM enrichment programme offers continuity through an integrated approach to learning for Year 9 STEAM students. Students not currently in the programme can try out this innovate pedagogical approach. Mainstream students can apply here to join STEAM at Year 10: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0KRakvJAhyN3SHJDAQ1JBcjtqAOBxQRDUaYEv-fxQNNxVGg/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Science and Mathematics courses will be enriched with projects linking the two disciplines whilst English and Social Studies courses will strengthen written, oral and digital literacy, global appreciation and critical thinking. As part of the STEAM programme, students work collaboratively in weekly Community Projects lessons to develop an innovative technological solution to a real issue they have identified in their community. The community projects benefit from a mentoring program and support from experts in the community who can shape the development of student ideas.
A unique option subject only available to Year 10 STEAM is Innovation Lab. This course brings together creative arts, design, digital media, computing, and engineering in an integrated project-based learning environment. In this course, learners will learn construction/fabrication skills and techniques. They will also explore a variety of innovative technologies which include: 3D Modelling and 3D Printing, Mobile Phone App Design, Video Game Design, Laser Cutting, VR and AR.
Year 9 STEAM students continue into Year 10 STEAM at the discretion of the HoD/STEAM programme coordinator. Year 9 students who have not completed the Year 9 STEAM programme must submit an application form. Selection for a limited number of places will be based on a range of data. Application form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0KRakvJAhyN3SHJDAQ1JBcjtqAOBxQRDUaYEv-fxQNNxVGg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Students have the opportunity to continue the STEAM pathway in Senior school by selecting ESTEAM. ESTEAM offers senior students a STEAM approach to learning while also incorporating Entrepreneurship skills. Please have a look at the course description for ESTEAM to find out more.
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
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