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Gladysdale PS community has been selected to participate in the 2019 Primary Mathematics and Science Specialists initiative over the next 2 years. This is exciting news for our school because we are 1 of 2 schools in the Outer Yarra Valley that have been selected to participate in this initiative.

 

What does this mean for our school?

2 staff members will be trained by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum specialists to teach our staff, and we will be networking with other STEM schools to deliver a rich, hands-on, and critical thinking program for all our students; and most importantly, engaging and fun! The program will directly link to our developing ‘Sustainable Living Program’ – water saving, waste management, gardening and cooking.

 

Why STEM for our students?

STEM related jobs are some of the fastest growing employment areas in Australia and around the world, with a predicted 75 percent of all future jobs will require STEM literacy and skills. Engaging with STEM opportunities help develop critical thinking, problem solving, analytic capabilities, imagination and curiosity, all identified critical skills in future workplaces. In short, a skilled STEM workforce is central to Australia’s technological growth, economic vitality and innovative developments now and well into the future. Literacy and Numeracy is extremely important which should be linked to real-world issues and challenges that are all around our children. An education and exposure to STEM offers our students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills that will prepare them for an ever-changing world. Cited from http://www.queenslandstem.edu.au/whystem