The STEM Academy at Timbarra College P-9 provides participation in an integrated and developmentally appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program for students in Year 7-9. Students who have been identified as having special interests and a commitment to building their academic capacity will have access to learning opportunities that challenge and extend learning in areas of STEM.
STEM opportunities
Students who enter the STEM Academy will:
- Be allocated to a specialised STEM Academy homeroom for all classes
- Undertake 3 hours of integrated STEM sessions per week.
- Experience lessons that incorporate cutting-edge technology and specialist programs that focus on problem-solving, design-thinking and creative solutions.
- Have the opportunity to engage and work with industry experts including Casey Tech School.
- Have the opportunity to design, build and test their own innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Students in the STEM Academy will be encouraged to participate in the extra-curricular activities available in the college. This may include participation in the Sports Academy, Music Academy, instrumental music, sporting teams, art shows and leadership opportunities.
To apply for the 2025 STEM Academy, please complete the following Microsoft Form https://forms.office.com/r/fpEmEP1VyX.
You will be contacted late Term 3 to notify if the application is successful.
