iXL@STEAM Program
A futures-focused vision for education recognises that today’s learner will face a very different future from generations past. This excellence program has been designed for students with a keen interest in and aptitude for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts (digital) or Mathematics. An inquiry approach to learning, such as project-based learning will enable students to participate in authentic inquiry, encouraging them to pursue big ideas, using a cross-disciplinary approach to learning and innovation.
Vital 21st Century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication, connection and creativity will greatly contribute to developing and maintaining a whole school culture that aspires to and celebrates academic excellence.
If STEAM is an area of interest for your child/ren, please see our iXL Academy Program Brochure to check your eligibility and apply online using our STEAM Academy Application.
Eligibility criteria
School attendance - I maintain high rates of school attendance.
Attitude - I maintain a positive behaviour record and high levels of effort in classes.
NAPLAN numeracy strand - I am in the upper 3 bands.
PAT-R diagnostic testing - I received above age level numeracy results.
Australian Mathematics Competition - I have demonstrated high performance.
Big Science Competition - I have demonstrated high performance.
Teacher’s recommendation - I have a teacher recommendation.