The theme this year is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and gives schools a chance to share how they bring STEM to life in the classroom.
Learning STEM subjects from an early age will help better prepare our children for tomorrow’s world and give them a head start for the jobs and opportunities of the future.
I know as a parent, that sometimes getting children interested in maths or science can be a challenge.
I’m so grateful for our teachers who have the tough job of keeping up with technology and keeping lessons engaging.
As Education Minister, I’m proud to say we are supporting teachers with STEM by fast-tracking teachers to complete a postgraduate qualification in maths or science and giving tertiary-qualified professionals the opportunity to earn and learn their way to a teaching degree in priority subjects.
Victoria is home to some of the best teachers in the nation and I want to thank all teachers, along with staff, for their extraordinary commitment to education.
This week will give teachers some great teaching resources to help keep the lessons vibrant.
We’ve got a range of virtual programs and online resources available for different schools, year levels and areas.
We’ve even got an online resource giving students the opportunity to use a real, dedicated radio telescope to probe a region of deep space in search of distant celestial object activity such as stars, supernova and supermassive blackholes.
I hope not-for-profits schools across Victoria open their doors and showcase how STEM comes to life in the real world.
To find more about the free events and activities that your school can participate in, visit www.vic.gov.au/education-week
Ben Carroll
Victorian Education Minister
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