(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)
Our whole school approach incorporates the integration of the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Culture and Sustainability. We use 21st Century Thinking Skills and follow the Solutions Fluency Process for problem-solving. All learning experiences are related to real-world problems, and we use the Millen Primary School’s Information Communication Technology Scope and Sequence to explicitly teach the technologies required.
A highlight of the STEM program at Millen is the annual STEM Showcase. During this event, students and classes present projects based on the National Science Week theme. Recently, this included endangered species, and it was wonderful to see how each class interpreted this theme uniquely, creating projects that were sustainable, interesting, and engaging for all students.
During the STEM Showcase, classes conduct ‘walkthroughs’ across the school to view work and interact with other students. The STEM Showcase is also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to view their child’s project with open classrooms during the afternoon session.