Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 9 STEAM Pathway

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.

The STEAM programme is a 2 year programme that offers students an integrated approach to learning. This Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics curriculum provides a pathway to deep learning that strengthens links between subjects. Through project-based learning, opportunities are provided for students to become life-long learners, leaders and change-makers of the future. The STEAM programme aims at developing global competencies such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, character, creativity and citizenship.

Science and Mathematics will be enriched with projects linking the two disciplines whilst English and Social Studies will strengthen written, oral and digital literacy, global appreciation and critical thinking.

Unique technology option subjects only available to Year 9 STEAM students include Robotics and Papertronics. These courses integrate robotics, coding, circuitry and design with projects that link into several learning areas. Students will be encouraged to be innovative and creative as they attempt to solve real-world problems. Year 9 STEAM students complete both these options over the course of the school year.

Students wishing to apply for the STEAM programme need to submit an application form. Click here to apply

Spaces in the programme are limited and selection will be based the students application.

Departments:

Year 9, STEAM

Pathway

Year 10 STEAM Pathway

Students automatically continue into Year 10 STEAM as this is a 2-year course. Automatic entry into the Year 10 course may be reviewed at the discretion of the TiC/STEAM Programme Coordinator. At the end of Year 10, they have the option to continue STEAM into Senior school by choosing ESTEAM as one of their options in Year 11. 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.

Year 9 STEAM Pathway

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