STREAM and Innovation
In 2022, the Ontario Science curriculum was updated with the addition of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) components. This integration aims to enhance students’ understanding and engagement in these fields by incorporating interdisciplinary approaches in all subject areas, problem-solving skills, and hands-on experiences. Diversity Matters! Innovative designs and solutions to complex problems requires diverse perspectives, skills, knowledges and experiences. Creating opportunities to explore and learn will help our students to make informed decisions about their futures.
What is STREAM?
WCDSB is committed to fostering a holistic educational approach that integrates faith, creativity, and the STEM disciplines. This is why at Waterloo Catholic we focus on the STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) framework. The STREAM framework directly connects to our comprehensive multi-year strategic plan, ensuring that each student experiences the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations (OCSGEs) throughout their learning environments.
STREAM is for everyone, it is not an after-school club or a special event. It is a part of every student’s learning -not only for future scientists or engineers but for all students to develop their transferable skills. The STREAM learning framework is about doing better by creating faith-based, culturally relevant programs that are equitable and inclusive to different perspectives and curiosities. So let’s create this opportunity for diverse learners together through STREAM!