BRAINways Education, in conjunction with Australian Catholic University, is pleased to invite gifted
and talented students of Canberra to participate in

With research suggesting that many gifted children are fascinated by, and excel in STEM topics, and that developing STEM skills is essential for the fast pace advances of the technological revolution, the STEM School of Excellence gives them the chance to explore four different topics in these areas.
Based on studies underlining the importance of providing gifted learners with learning experiences that are authentic, appropriate, and challenging (See, e.g., Renzulli, Leppien, & Hays, 2000; Tomlinson et al.,2009; Treffinger et al., 2004), the STEM School of Excellence introduces participants to the following:

Years 2-4
Day 1
Are Bees Mathematicians?
Amusement Park Science

Day 2
A Magic Pill? An Introduction to Antibiotics
Great Inventions: A Light Bulb Moment

Years 5-8
Day 1
A Tough Knot to Crack: An Introduction to Topology
From TikTok to Hollywood: The Science of Stunts

Day 2
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: The Pharmacology of Antibiotics
From A to B: The Workings of Engines that Power the World

Program developed and presented by BRAINways EDUCATION.

Program Dates: July, 11th – 12th
Program Times: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Place: Australian Catholic University - Canberra Campus
Cost: $88/day or $168/two days

For enrolment and payment, please access the registration website at
https://registration.brainways.com.au/stem-school-of-excellence-canberra/
The Nomination Letter will be required on the day to be sighted by the BRAINways registration
staff.

What to bring: Drink (water only please), morning tea and lunch, pencil/pencil case, smile

Should COVID-19 restrictions (or other situations outside our control) prevent the programs from going ahead, the online offering will be attempted. Alternatively, the program will be postponed, with the Cancelation and Refund Policies (Term 6) applying in that case.