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STEAM

What is STEAM?

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. These subjects are often taught in isolation; however all the disciplines are closely intertwined in the real world. STEAM activities aim to reflect and enhance this integration.

We aim to enhance the curriculum delivered at TGS through a variety of lunchtime clubs and projects and well as encouraging participation in external competitions and courses.

Opportunities include:

  • Competitions such as:
    • British Biology Olympiad,
    • Biology Challenge,
    • The Big Bang Competition,
    • Cambridge Year 12 Challenge,
    • Top of the Bench (Y10),
    • Chemistry Olympiad,
    • Physics Olympiad, Crest Awards, Industry Cadets (Y9)and Physics Challenge.
  • STEAM clubs (KS3, KS4 and KS5) providing students with the giving the chance to explore climate and environmental change related activities.
  • Molecular Biology Project
  • Lectures
  • Marvellous Meadows Project
  • e STEM activities

Latest STEM news

Sixth Form Physicists compete in national BPhO (Physics Olympiad) competitions

Sixth Form Physicists compete in national BPhO (Physics Olympiad) competitions  Y12 and 13 students have challenged themselves by partaking in various national BPhO (Physics Olympiad) competitions, including: 

"Challenging beyond this planet"; Astro Challenge and Astro Olympiad Competition

Aiko in Year 12 explains more: 

Physics in Action Lectures; an opportunity for students studying IB Physics to enrich their learning and speak with experts

Physics in Action Lectures; an opportunity for students studying IB Physics to enrich their learning and speak with experts Year 12 students studying Physics enjoyed the opportunity to attend the Physics in Action event at the Emmanuel Centre in London which included five inspiring sessions delivered by experts in their fields.  Zofia in Year 12 explains more: 

BioSoc enjoy virtual visit from molecular biologist, Dr Stephen Short

BioSoc enjoy virtual visit from molecular biologist, Dr Stephen Short During this term's BioSoc, a group of KS4 and KS5 students were very fortunate to have a virtual visit from a molecular biologist - Dr Stephen Short, who works for the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.

Year 13 biologists explore epigenetics, ecology, astrobiology and physiology at Biology in Action lectures

Year 13 biologists explore epigenetics, ecology, astrobiology and physiology at Biology in Action lectures A group of Year 13 students and teachers were able to attend a series of lectures run by Biology in Action at the Emmanuel Centre, London on a vast range of topics covering hearing, epigenetics, ecology, astrobiology and physiology.


STEM Club 

Students from Years 7 - 12 have been involved in Crest Awards and STIXX challenges at STEM club this year.

 

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