STEAMS School is a one-day-a-week programme that aims to involve children in hands-on learning around a topic that integrates the STEAMS subject areas (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths and social sciences). During the past year topics covered were as diverse as: Marvellous Me - how the human body works, Sustainability, Kitchen Chemistry, and Leonardo Da Vinci and his simple machines.
STEAMS School meets at two sites in the Tasman district, NMIT Richmond on Lower Queen St. and Parklands School Motueka on Pah St. The courses are divided by age: Little STEAMerS for ages 5-6, STEAMS Jnr for ages 7-9, and STEAMS Snr. for ages 10-13. For specific days for each class please contact MOI directly.
Recommended for students who
Independent Focused Learning
Collaborative Learning
Creative Learning
TRIAL PERIOD
For new students we offer a 3 week trial period to ensure mutual fit. At the end of the trial, the teacher will contact you regarding whether or not they recommend continuation of the programme. Some students just don't 'fit' for a variety of reasons.
NOTE
Richmond and Motueka still have a few places available in each class. Please email us, below right, for more information.
SOME COMMENTS
From Students:
At STEAMS School I could do anything - and get support to do it. I felt like I could unwind and release my creativity there.
I would recommend STEAMS School for creative kids and kids who are bored in school. That one day made the entire week better.
From Parents:
Going to STEAMS School gave each of my children the confidence and identity that they are bright and capable learners. I think this confidence about themselves as learners has helped them work harder in regular school -particularly in subjects of interest.
STEAMS School was a learning environment where my children could let their curiosity and intelligence go as fast and far as they wanted to go.