STEM

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Antonine College has committed to developing the STEM skills of our students across all year levels in science, maths and digital technology, to pave a way to careers in these fields. The students at Antonine College are provided with amazing opportunities to experience STEM applications in the real world, through inquiry-based investigations, use of technology in classes and participating in a wide range of incursions and excursions that provide engagement and extension for students.

Extension Classes

• Year 3 - 8 STEM extension
• Year 9 - 10 Maths Extension

External Competitions

• UNSW Science Competition
• Australian National Chemistry Quiz
• Australian Mathematics Competition

Excursions and Incursions

• Melbourne Zoo
• Science Works
• Victoria University – building design
• Forensic Science
• Latrobe University – genetics workshop
• Latrobe University – ecosystems
• Latrobe University – water
• ArtVo

Co-curricular

• In2Science Program (University mentors attend classes once a week for ten weeks to increase the enthusiasm and interest of our students in science and mathematics)
• STEM weeks
• Experiments, challenges, games and fun for two weeks