Co-Curricular Activities
STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
Ignite Your Curiosity With STEAM
Have you ever wondered how a drone stays in the air, or what it takes to build a solar-powered car? At Assumption College, students are invited to roll up your sleeves and find out! Our STEAM co-curricular program exists to spark imagination and help you turn big ideas into reality.
Students don’t need any prior skills or experience to participate – just a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, and a willingness to explore. Whether you want to learn the skills to build robots or design sustainable energy solutions, this program gives you the tools to make it happen.
Discover, Create, Innovate
The STEAM co-curricular program at Assumption College is built around the idea that learning should be active, engaging, and deeply personal. We focus on building essential skills through hands-on activities and inquiry-based learning. Working independently or collaborating in a group, the STEAM co-curricular offers a dynamic environment to explore your interests.
With our core philosophy centred on aspiration, students are encouraged to dream big and chase your dreams with confidence. Students are supported in the pursuit of personal interests across a wide range of different areas, ensuring that your unique talents find a place to shine. So, step outside of the traditional Science and Maths classroom and dive into STEAM projects that genuinely excite and inspire you.
Hands-On Learning in Action | From Drones to Robotics
Finding your true passion can take a little experimentation. That is why the first few weeks of the STEAM program are all about exploration. Students can engage in a wide variety of exciting tools and technologies – from flying drones, to programming robots, building complex LEGO structures, or experimenting with hydraulics and gears. Those with a love of computers can dive straight into coding.
This hands-on experimentation serves a distinct purpose: it helps students discover your ultimate passion project. Once you find the technology or topic that excites you the most, you get the opportunity to develop and refine each week.
To help you track growth, participating students maintain a detailed logbook. This logbook documents progress, captures your creative process, and serves as a record of your scientific journey. STEAM co-curricular students’ hard work may even be showcased and recognised in prominent regional and national competitions.
Aspire to Achieve With Real-World Competitions and Pathways
We encourage our students to aim high. The skills built through the STEAM co-curricular program are designed to prepare you for exciting real-world challenges. We actively support students in applying for prestigious initiatives that recognize excellence and innovation.
Throughout the program, STEAM Co-Curricular students will have the opportunity to apply for:
The Science Talent Search
Showcase your passion projects and logbooks to a wider audience.
The Science Olympiad
Test your knowledge and problem-solving skills against other bright minds.
The Solar Car Challenge
Design, build, and race a solar-powered vehicle, combining engineering with renewable energy concepts.
CSIRO CREST Awards
Earn national recognition for your creativity in science and technology research.
Why STEAM Matters Now More Than Ever
STEAM sits at the absolute forefront of modern education. As our global landscape shifts, learners show an increasing interest in fields that blend science, art, and technology. This program equips you with the exact skills and mindset needed to thrive, regardless of the career path you eventually choose.
By participating in STEAM, you develop critical thinking, complex problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of adaptability. You learn how to approach a problem from multiple angles, test your hypotheses, and learn from failure. These are not just academic skills; they are life skills. Engaging deeply with STEAM opens doors to a vast world of opportunities after school, giving you a competitive edge in any industry.
Our New STEM & Allied Health Facility
Assumption College remains deeply committed to fostering aspiration and supporting student’s educational journey. Our continued investment in this space goes far beyond the extensive science and mathematics curriculum we already offer.
To ensure you have the best possible environment to explore and innovate, we are currently building a dedicated STEM & Allied Health facility on campus, here in Kilmore. Launching in the second half of 2026, this state-of-the-art space will further enhance STEM learning programs, and provide unparalleled opportunities to experiment in a purpose-built environment.
Take the Next Step With Assumption College!
At Assumption College, our STEAM co-curricular program is more than just an after-school activity, it’s an opportunity to ignite your child’s potential, tackle exciting challenges, and create extraordinary projects. From coding innovative applications to engineering hydraulic arms or exploring complex scientific phenomena, STEAM at Assumption College empowers students to transform their boldest ideas into reality.
Give your child the chance to build skills that will last a lifetime. Enrol at Assumption College today and discover how our STEAM program can shape their future.
Frequently Asked Questions
I keep hearing the terms STEM, STEAM, and STEMM; what is the difference?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and emphasizes technical, scientific, and mathematical skills needed for problem-solving, innovation, and technological development.
STEAM adds an extra discipline – Arts. This includes visual arts, design, music, media, and creative thinking.
STEMM also adds an additional aligned discipline – Medicine. This highlights health, biomedical, and clinical sciences as distinct and critical fields.
There is no single correct term, rather it depends on the goal, audience and purpose.
- STEM → technical skills and engineering pathways
- STEAM → creative thinking and interdisciplinary learning
- STEMM → medical and health-science inclusion
Why is STEAM now offered as a co-curricular program?
Through engaging, relevant learning experiences, STEAM nurtures curiosity, confidence and creativity while developing essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration. By connecting learning to real-world applications, we empower our students to become adaptable, innovative and ethical contributors, ready to shape a rapidly changing future with purpose and hope.
What year levels can participate in the STEAM program?
Students across all year levels are welcome to nominate STEAM as their chosen co-curricular, regardless of age or stage of learning. Co-curricular selections are made via the Clipboard App, in the same way as you would for other sporting or cultural co-curricular activities.