STEM Program

We are excited to offer the STEM Program starting in September of 2023.

ABOUT STEM

Our Students

STEM is about preparing our students for the 21st century. Students are engaged in learning that facilitates the development of the following learner traits:

self-motivation
risk-taking
creativity
resilience
persistence
problem solving

The Approach

STEM is a cross-curricular approach that fosters collaboration, creativity and innovation in all students. It is hands-on, mind-on , and feeds natural student curiosity when they are most ready to learn. STEM utilizes the following instructional approaches:

Design thinking
Project-Based
Inquiry-Based

Program Goals

To deliver the Alberta Programs of Study through the focus of Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology with an emphasis on student-centered learning.
To foster authentic hands-on learning experiences that enable students to research, tackle, and solve real-world problems in innovative ways.
To prepare students to be engaged citizens, and to take on leadership roles in a world that demands a high level of knowledge, skills and innovation in technology.
To provide collaborative learning opportunities with post-secondary institutions, business and industry.

Key Competencies

Through STEM, students use and develop key competencies including:

Critical Thinking
Communication
Problem-Solving
Collaboration
Managing Information
Cultural and Global Citizenship
Creativity and Innovation
Personal Growth and Well-Being