Generation STEM aims to build a strong community of citizens who live, learn, work and play locally. Through the STEM Community Partnerships Program (STEM CPP), your school can play a vital role in making this happen.
Benefits of joining the STEM CPP
The STEM Community Partnerships Program invites students from Years 9 and 10 to participate in STEM inquiry-based projects to address challenges faced by the local community. The program connects teachers and students with STEM businesses, showcasing the relevance of STEM in everyday life and increasing student engagement in related subjects. Through participation in the STEM CPP, students benefit from:
- Exposure to real-world applications of STEM
- Development of problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills
- Heightened awareness of local STEM career pathwaysHigher levels of youth engagement in solving community challenges
- Higher levels of youth engagement in solving community challenges
- Positive STEM-based activities for students, which may increase transferable skills and encourage interest in continuing STEM subjects and careers
- Enhanced connections between local schools, industry and Council
The program also has a wide variety of benefits for teachers:
- A professional learning day provides teachers with the skills and confidence needed to support students in open inquiry based projects
- Resources provided to support lesson planning and the delivery of the Australian curriculum
- Increased staff skills and knowledge through exposure to contemporary STEM practices
- Build meaningful connections with local STEM industry professionals through mentorships and industry engagement activities
Your commitment
To take part, your school will need to commit one teacher from any STEM subject area for the professional learning day, and at least one class to work on STEM-based inquiry projects.
The projects are flexible and can scale from 15-100 hours based on timetable constraints and student ability. You will also need to allocate time for industry site visits, and to prepare for and attend the end-of-year student showcase.
How we support you
CSIRO will offer your school a high level of assistance and support throughout the program. We organise an annual professional learning day (including relief cover) and ongoing support to develop the skills and confidence needed to deliver and support students in the open inquiry-based projects. We also partner teachers with local STEM mentors and coordinate visits to local businesses and careers expos, including transport.
Best of all, there's no cost for schools to be part of the STEM Community Partnerships Program.
Find out more
Interested? Fill in our contact form and we'll be in touch with further information on how you can join the program.
| School | Local Government Area |
|---|---|
| CathWest Innovation College | Blacktown |
| Norwest Christian College | Blacktown |
| Rouse Hill Anglican College | Blacktown |
| Seven Hills High School | Blacktown |
| St Agnes Catholic High School | Blacktown |
| St Andrews College | Blacktown |
| St John Paul II Catholic College (Schofields) | Blacktown |
| St Mark's Catholic College | Blacktown |
| The Hills Sports High School | Blacktown |
| The Ponds High School | Blacktown |
| Toongabbie Christian College | Blacktown |
| Winmalee High School | Blue Mountains |
| Elderslie High School | Camden |
| Oran Park Anglican College | Camden |
| St Benedict's Catholic College | Camden |
| Ambarvale High School | Campbelltown |
| Broughton Anglican College | Campbelltown |
| Hurlstone Agricultural High School | Campbelltown |
| Ingleburn High School | Campbelltown |
| James Meehan High School | Campbelltown |
| Macquarie Fields High School | Campbelltown |
| Mount Carmel Catholic College | Campbelltown |
| Sarah Redfern High School | Campbelltown |
| Thomas Reddall High School | Campbelltown |
| Bankstown Girls High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Belmore Boys High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Canterbury Boys High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Condell Park High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| East Hills Girls Technology High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Mount Saint Joseph | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Punchbowl Boys High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Wiley Park Girls High School | Canterbury Bankstown |
| Kariong Mountains High School | Gosford |
| Kincumber High School | Central Coast |
| Lisarow Hugh School | Gosford |
| Northlakes High School | Central Coast |
| St Peter’s Catholic College | Wyong |
| Wyong High School | Wyong |
| Bonnyrigg High School | Fairfield |
| Bossley Park High School | Fairfield |
| Cabramatta High School | Fairfield |
| Canley Vale High School | Fairfield |
| Freeman Catholic College | Fairfield |
| Patrician Brothers' College Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Richmond High School | Hawkesbury |
| Al Amanah College | Liverpool |
| All Saints Catholic College | Liverpool |
| Amity College, Prestons | Liverpool |
| Clancy Catholic College | Liverpool |
| Hoxton Park High School | Liverpool |
| James Busby High School | Liverpool |
| John Edmondson High School | Liverpool |
| Liverpool Boys High School | Liverpool |
| St Francis Catholic College | Liverpool |
| William Carey Christian School | Liverpool |
| Catherine McAuley Westmead | Parramatta |
| Cumberland High School | Parramatta |
| Muirfield High School | Parramatta |
| Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School | Parramatta |
| Parramatta Marist High School | Parramatta |
| Tara Anglican School for Girls | Parramatta |
| Caroline Chisholm College | Penrith |
| Chifley College, Dunheved Campus | Penrith |
| Colyton High School | Penrith |
| Erskine Park High School | Penrith |
| Glenmore Park High School | Penrith |
| Jamison High School | Penrith |
| Kingswood High School | Penrith |
| Penola Catholic College Emu Plains | Penrith |
| Penrith Christian School | Penrith |
| St Clair High School | Penrith |
| St Dominic's College | Penrith |
| St Paul's Grammar High School | Penrith |
| Baulkham Hills High School | The Hills |
| Hills Adventist College | The Hills |
| Kellyville High School | The Hills |
| Marian Catholic College | The Hills |
| Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) | The Hills |
| Trundle Central School | Parkes |
| Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus | Bathurst |