Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 STEAM Pathway

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Howan.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Year 9 STEAM

9

Entry via selection process. Interested students are required to complete an application to join STEAM as a two-year programme.

Year 10 STEAM

10

This course is open to:

- All current Year 9 STEAM students (students need to be meeting expectations of the STEAM programme)

or

- Any Year 9 student (with Head of Department approval): Students must provide a supporting application and have a teacher recommendation 

Year 11 ESTEAM

2

This course is open to:

- Current Year 10 STEAM students: The selection process considers project grades, Community Project performance, and participation in the Innovation Expo. 

or

- Any Year 10 student (with Head of Department approval): Students must have a teacher recommendation 

As Level 2 assessments are offered, students must have a teacher recommendation and maintain a minimum 90% attendance record due to the collaborative nature of the course.

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 by clicking here to join STEAM in Year 10


Science and Mathematics will be enriched with interdisciplinary projects, while English and Social Studies will focus on enhancing literacy skills, global awareness, 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, Laser Cutting, Virtual and Augmented Reality. 

Year 9 STEAM students continue into Year 10 STEAM at the discretion of the Head of STEAM. 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 places available.

 Click here to apply 





Departments:

STEAM


Pathway

Year 11 ESTEAM (Open to ALL current Year 10 students)

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