The teachers of James Culnan Catholic school are invested in supporting 21st century learning opportunities, and in utilizing student voices in many capacities. We support our students in a hands-on approach to learning through our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) initiatives, which are developed for students who enjoy and excel in the areas of Math, Science and Technology.
An example of the many STEAM activities happening at James Culnan Catholic School is the recent challenge in Mme Viselli's Grade 2/3 class to build gravity-powered robots, with a focus on bipedal walking as an area of non-motorized movement. We are so proud of what the students achieved in completing this challenge.
In Mme Viselli's words:
"I love to incorporate STEAM in my classroom because it is not just a subject. It is a way of thinking and an important skill set to help foster collaboration and critical thinking in students of all ages. I teach students that they do not have to be masters at science or math to be able to be successful in STEAM projects. But it’s the transferable skills (analyse, experiment, hypothesize, etc) learned through these tasks that can help them succeed in other areas of their scholastic careers. It is also an opportunity for students who love the art of design and building to develop their skill and encourage their curiosity."
STEAM is the part of education that allow students to feel that they can achieve what they think wasn’t possible!
