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Expression of Interest. What is sTeam? Science (s) and technology (T) interpreted through engineering (e) and the arts (a), all based in mathematical (m) elements, providing a lens to look at the world around us in meaningful, connected ways. The sTeam Intensive is designed to provide innovative programming that will: • Focus on community building, self-awareness, and resiliency • Provide opportunities for high-potential careers with multiple paths • Provide opportunities for a wide range of students through skill-building • Increase awareness/skills regarding career pathways • Partner with industry, post-secondary institutions, and government • Be project-based, inquiry-driven, and sTeam-focused • Build in purposeful mentorship opportunities with related industries Why sTeam? The sTeam Intensive provides students an opportunity, through project-based inquiry, to fulfil some credit requirements. Students are the driving factor in their learning, choosing the topics and issues that connect with them. The sTeam teachers facilitate their learning by helping them connect to the curriculum and the community, organize their thoughts, and clarify the design process. Throughout the learning, students will develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, and citizenship. What type of student would enjoy sTeam? Learners who appreciate hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum experiences combined with flexible pacing that allows time to explore and learn through a variety of digital platforms. sTeam learners will connect to the community in powerful, unique ways that will inspire a pursuit of deeper knowledge. Students who flourish in sTeam will: • Enjoy exploring learning through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math • Have a keen interest in wanting to understand how things work and like to build, create, or design things • Enjoy learning through inquiry, experimentation, and reflection • See the importance in being self-motivated and like to learn independently, as well as in collaborative groups • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and exploring new ideas • Enjoy co-operating with peers for group projects and collaborative learning explorations • Thrive in challenging and creative academic environments • Contribute to a positive and respectful classroom and school community • Be open and interested in sharing and celebrating learning • Benefit from connections with industry partners in exploring career pathway options We ask that if you have an interest in having your child be considered for sTeam, please provide the requested information on the final page of this package. This group will be scheduled together as a class for a full morning or afternoon of one semester. Interest or experience with the computer sciences would be an asset. Consideration will be given to ensure that access to sTeam represents the diversity that makes up our school community. Completed sTeam submissions (see next page) should be submitted with the registration package. Should you have any questions for clarification, please be sure to contact the school office.

Expression of Interest. What is sTeam? Science (s) and technology (T) interpreted through engineering (e) and the arts (a), all based in mathematical (m) elements, providing a lens to look at the world around us in meaningful, connected ways. The sTeam Intensive is designed to provide innovative programming that will: • Focus on community building, self-awareness, and resiliency • Provide opportunities for high-potential careers with multiple paths • Provide opportunities for a wide range of students through skill-building • Increase awareness/skills regarding career pathways • Partner with industry, post-secondary institutions, and government • Be project-based, inquiry-driven, and sTeam-focused • Build in purposeful mentorship opportunities with related industries Why sTeam? The sTeam Intensive provides students an opportunity, through project-based inquiry, to fulfil some credit requirements. Students are the driving factor in their learning, choosing the topics and issues that connect with them. The sTeam teachers facilitate their learning by helping them connect to the curriculum and the community, organize their thoughts, and clarify the design process. Throughout the learning, students will develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, and citizenship. What type of student would enjoy sTeam? Learners who appreciate hands-on, interdisciplinary curriculum experiences combined with flexible pacing that allows time to explore and learn through a variety of digital platforms. sTeam learners will connect to the community in powerful, unique ways that will inspire a pursuit of deeper knowledge. Students who flourish in sTeam will: • Enjoy exploring learning through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math • Have a keen interest in wanting to understand how things work and like to build, create, or design things • Enjoy learning through inquiry, experimentation, and reflection • See the importance in being self-motivated and like to learn independently, as well as in collaborative groups • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and exploring new ideas • Enjoy co-operating with peers for group projects and collaborative learning explorations • Thrive in challenging and creative academic environments • Contribute to a positive and respectful classroom and school community • Be open and interested in sharing and celebrating learning • Benefit from connections with industry partners in exploring career pathway options We ask that if you have an interest in having your child be considered for sTeam, please provide the requested information on the final page of this package. This group will be scheduled together as a class for a full morning or afternoon of one semester. Interest or experience with the computer sciences would be an asset. Consideration will be given to ensure that access to sTeam represents the diversity that makes up our school community. Completed sTeam submissions (see next page) should be submitted with the registration packageby March 9, 2022. Should you have any questions for clarification, please be sure to contact the school office.

Expression of Interest. What is sTeaman IB education? Science (s) IB challenges students to excel in their studies and technology (T) interpreted through engineering (e) in their personal growth. IB aspires to help schools develop well-rounded students with character who respond to challenges with optimism and an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in celebrating our common humanity and are prepared to apply what they learn in real-world, complex, and unpredictable situations. The IB program focuses on: • Developing students physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically • Promoting the acquisition of breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, offering courses from six subject groups—studies in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, and the arts (a)• Developing the skills and positive attitude towards learning that will prepare students for higher education • Increasing understanding of cultures through the study of at least two languages • Making connections across traditional academic disciplines and exploring the nature of knowledge through the program’s unique Theory of Knowledge course • Undertaking in-depth research into an area of interest through the lens of one or more academic disciplines in the Extended Essay • Enhancing students’ personal and interpersonal development through Creativity, all based in mathematical (m) elementsActivity, providing a lens and Service Why IB? IB students develop the skills and habits of mind to look at be engaged, compassionate, literate, and thoughtful citizens of the world around us in meaningful, connected wayslocal and global communities. The sTeam Intensive is designed to provide innovative programming that will: • Focus on community buildingIB’s student-centred programs promote healthy relationships, self-awarenessethical responsibility, and resiliency • Provide opportunities for high-potential careers with multiple paths • Provide opportunities for a wide range of students through skill-building • Increase awareness/skills regarding career pathways • Partner with industry, post-secondary institutionspersonal challenge, and government • Be project-basedhelp students to develop the attitudes and skills they need for both academic and personal success. Working within global contexts, inquiry-driventhe IB program offers a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual, and sTeam-focused • Build in purposeful mentorship opportunities with related industries Why sTeam? The sTeam Intensive provides students an opportunity, through project-based inquiry, to fulfil some credit requirements. Students are the driving factor in their learning, choosing the topics and issues that connect with them. The sTeam teachers facilitate their learning by helping them connect to the curriculum and the community, organize their thoughts, and clarify the design process. Throughout the learning, students will develop skills in collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, communication, character, and citizenshipconnected. What type of student would enjoy sTeamIB? Learners who appreciate handsThe Diploma Program is a rigorous course of study for motivated students. Indicators of students’ ability to earn the diploma are a determination to do their best, willingness to be organized in order to complete the work while leading a full, balanced life, and a strong commitment to learning in and beyond the classroom. XX learners strive to become inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-onminded, interdisciplinary curriculum experiences combined with flexible pacing that allows time to explore caring, risk-takers, balanced, and learn through a variety of digital platformsreflective. sTeam learners will connect to the community in powerfulIn IB, unique ways that will inspire a pursuit of deeper knowledge. Students who flourish in sTeam students will: • Enjoy exploring Be challenged: experience deeper learning and understanding in a broad selection of courses • Be involved: enjoy involvement in school and community life through sciencecreative expression, technology, engineering, artsphysical activity, and math community service • Have a keen interest Be ready: develop university-level skills in wanting to understand how things work critical thinking, independent learning and like to build, create, or design things • Enjoy learning through inquiry, experimentationresearch, and reflection • See the importance in being self-motivated and like to learn independently, as well as in collaborative groups • Demonstrate a commitment to learning and exploring new ideas • Enjoy co-operating with peers for group projects and collaborative learning explorations • Thrive in challenging and creative academic environments • Contribute to a positive and respectful classroom and school community potentially earn university credits • Be open excellent: fully engage in dynamic, challenging, and interested in sharing and celebrating exciting learning • Benefit from connections with industry partners in exploring career pathway options We ask that if you have an interest in having your child be considered for sTeam, please provide the requested information on the final page of this package. This group will be scheduled together as a class for a full morning or afternoon of one semester. Interest or experience with the computer sciences would be an asset. Consideration will be given to ensure that access to sTeam represents the diversity that makes up our school community. opportunities Completed sTeam IB submissions (see next page) should be submitted with the registration package. Should you have any questions for clarificationby March 9, please be sure to contact the school office2022.