Why STEM Education Matters at Private Schools in Townsville
Rapidly changing technology impacts everything, particularly at work. With entire sectors rushing to keep up with these changes, it’s increasingly important to prioritise science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in both primary and secondary schools in Townsville. We take the importance of STEM very seriously here at Townsville Grammar School, enduring our students are equipped with future-proof skills.
STEM in Our Workplaces
Experts around the world predict that future careers will rely heavily on STEM skills along with complimentary ‘21st century skills’ like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. STEM education at Townsville Grammar School aims to nurture both, preparing students for tasks requiring science, maths and critical thinking. This ensures we keep pace with the changing times and maximise the opportunities our students can enjoy in the future.
STEM in Our Everyday Lives
Understanding STEM is also important in our daily life as we live in an increasingly technological world. From AI to biomedicine and microfabrication, understanding how to navigate new technologies, data, concepts and complex problems will be important life skills.
How We Teach STEM at Our Primary and Secondary Schools in Townsville
A well designed curriculum can meaningfully integrate STEM education across all levels. During primary school, for example, STEM learning focuses on sparking curiosity and igniting a passion for learning how things work with hands-on activities and interactive projects. We encourage young minds to explore different STEM disciplines in a creative, critical and fun way, whether it’s building pasta bridges or figuring out how quickly ice melts in a glass of water.
During their secondary school years, grammar students further nurture their emerging STEM skills guided by experienced educators, facilitators and mentors. Here, they can explore more complex subject matter like coding and robotics with a curriculum designed to challenge students and help them apply their knowledge and skills in real world contexts.
Contact Townsville Grammar School to Learn More
As one of the leading private schools in Townsville, we’re dedicated to inspire and empower future generations of thinkers, creators and leaders with carefully designed STEM programs across all year levels. Contact Townsville Grammar School online or attend one of our Open Days to explore enrollment with us.
