In choice-based learning and
teaching, all students are Artists and have control over subject matter
materials and the approach they use. They are problem-finders, developing
their own ideas and following their own path of inquiry. This open-ended structure
allows students to work as artists do, developing and refining their expression
By putting decision-making in the hands of the
student, many higher order thinking skills are required of the learner.
Students justify their choices through class discussions, artist statements and
STEAM is grounded
on the premise that creativity is the basis of innovation. At St Ambrose's, we recognise that art and science are likely partners, whose learning areas harmonise together. Both artists and scientists aim
to explore and make sense of the world. While they use
different lenses to do this, they are often complementary.
Being part of STEAM at St Ambrose's will provide opportunities
for learners, just like artists and scientists,
to take risks, make mistakes, and start over again. The ultimate goal is to innovate and discover.