STEM Program of Excellence

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 Kimberley Park State School is a Deep Learning school that is renowned for leading the way in student led, inquiry based learning with our students becoming highly proficient in the 6 Global Competencies of Collaboration, Communication, Critical and Creative Thinking, Citizenship and Character.  Our expectations are high and the opportunities offered to students support us to enable our students to be 'Good at Learning and Good at Life'.

STEM Program of Excellence

Kimberley Park State School is the STEM Primary school in the South East Region offering a specialised STEM Pathway of Excellence in STEM. This is a select entry program that is open to all students in Year 4, 5 and 6. 

Students in the program will be offered accelerated learning opportunities in STEM including Robotics, Coding, Science, Engineering and Mathematics through integrated learning pathways.

Students in the program are immersed in inquiry-based learning experience that encourage critical thinking and creativity, promoting student capacity to solve genuine and complex real-world problems. The program is specifically designed to develop and maximise potential in an environment that promotes a strong culture of academic excellence, preparing students for future pathways.

 

Students engage in learning programs with educational and industry partners including The University of Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland's Trust for Nature and the Queensland Museum.

Who should apply?

• Current or prospective students in years 4, 5 and 6 who are achieving academically and are highly motivated in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
• Students who thrive in a collaborative learning environment that is challenging and engaging.
• Students who enjoy investigative processes to explore and create possible ideas and solutions to global issues.
  
  

How do students apply?

The application process for the STEM Pathway of Excellence is completed online.  The application process are as follows.

Round one

• Open: Monday 29 April 2024
  
• Close: Friday 24 May 2024
  
• Testing date: Term 2 2024 Weeks 7 and 8 
  

Round two

• Open: Monday 30 September 2024
  
• Close: Friday 18 October 2024
  
• Testing date: Term 4 2024 Weeks 4 and 5
  

Applications after the application window closes may not be accepted.

STEM Excellence 2025 Expression of Interest Form​​

Selection procedure

The STEM Pathway of Excellence offer limited places, students are selected based on the following criteria.

• Academic achievement
• Entry Test results
  
• Student engagement at school
• Student response on application
• Participation and interest in STEM activities within and external to their school community

Program costs

A fee of $80.00 in addition to the Student Resource Scheme, is payable upon acceptance into the program. The fee covers costs for resources for the STEM and Robotics programs your child will be participating in.
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Can I visit and see the program in action?

Absolutely, we welcome prospective students and their families to observe student learning to see if the program is for them.  Please contact the school for available dates for a school tour.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the STEM Pathway of Excellence and STEM Scholarship please use the contact below. Please include your child's name and current year level in your correspondence.

Bridgette Bird- STEM CHAMPION

bbird31@eq.edu.au