	{"id":96325,"date":"2024-05-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=96325"},"modified":"2024-05-08T21:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T11:29:09","slug":"turning-the-spotlight-on-stem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/news\/turning-the-spotlight-on-stem\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning the spotlight on STEM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GIRTON Grammar School offers a comprehensive and dynamic STEM program for students from Prep to Year 12.<\/p>\n<p>With state-of-the-art science labs, early years science education, specialist science education for primary and secondary students, and a full suite of VCE science subjects, Girton aims to foster a passion for science and technology in students of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>From the very beginning of their educational journey, Girton students are introduced to the wonders of science.<\/p>\n<p>In the early years, children engage in hands-on experiments and activities that ignite their curiosity and lay a strong foundation for future learning.<\/p>\n<p>In Years 3 to 6, students receive specialist science education, which can support them to delve deeper into scientific principles, and encourages them to ask questions, to hypothesise and experiment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 599px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/05\/SeniorMarch-28_12820.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">VCE science and technology subjects include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, psychology, product design and technology, and systems engineering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As students progress into the Senior School, Girton offers science and technology as standalone subjects, with a range of electives available as they progress to help them identify their interests.<\/p>\n<p>In the later years, students can solidify their understanding of complex concepts in these areas of interest through a wide array of VCE science and technology subjects.<\/p>\n<p>These include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, psychology, product design and technology, and systems engineering.<\/p>\n<p>Girton&#8217;s science and technology education focus is reflected in the strong VCE results achieved by students across these subjects.<\/p>\n<p>The school prides itself on providing a supportive and stimulating environment with cutting-edge facilities designed to embed abstract concepts, including an immersive Lumination Learning Lab equipped with virtual and augmented reality technologies.<\/p>\n<p>By offering a comprehensive STEM program, Girton Grammar School strives to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these vital fields and adapt to an ever-evolving world.<\/p>\n<p>Whether students aspire to become research scientists, engineers or healthcare professionals, Girton aims to provide them with a solid foundation in STEM, preparing them for a successful and rewarding future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GIRTON Grammar School offers a comprehensive and dynamic STEM program for students from Prep to Year 12. 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