The Georges Vanier STEM+ program is designed to:

• develop critical thinkers through an enriched curriculum

  • • focusing on experiences reaching beyond the traditional classroom and curricular model while still following the expectations of the Ontario curriculum in all subject areas of enrichment

The program provides:

• an enriched learning opportunity for students interested in applying their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

  • • this is facilitated by offering students the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary learning in the junior years

    • opportunities for students to deepen their critical thinking skills through collaborative and problem based learning

What's so special about STEM+?

• The framework will encourage the application of a global perspective and active citizenship. 

• The program can lead to the selection of AP courses and preparation for AP examinations in their graduating year

• The program will equip students to meet the demands of our ever-changing and inter-connected world

• The flexibility for students to pursue pathways that are inclusive and not limited to just university programs

Math:

• Offering University of Waterloo Math Contests

  • • Grade 9 - Pascal 

    • Grade 10 - Cayley

    • Grade 11 - Fermat

• Offering Canadian Math Contests (CIMC AND CSMC)

  • • Grade 9 & 10 - Intermediate 

    • Grade 11 & 12 - Senior

• University of Waterloo Euclid

  • • Grade 12

• Canadian Team Mathematics Contest 

  • • Grade 9 - 12

• Calculus AP (packaged with Advanced Functions)

Science:

• Various field trips and hands on labs (informed by the AP framework) 

  • • Grade 9  - 12

• AMGEN Biotech Experience (Genetic engineering in SBI4U0)

• Avogadro Exam ~ Chemistry 

  • • University of Waterloo

• Da Vinci Exam ~ Physics 

  • • University of Waterloo

• National Biology Competition 

  • • Facilitated by the University of Toronto department of Evolutionary Biology

Computer Science and Technology:

• Canadian Computing Contest 

  • • University of Waterloo

• Beaver Computing Contest (Grade 9/10)

• Robotics in TEJ3M/4M