STEM Focus Class

NASHS STEM Program – Expressions of Interest for 2026 Now Open!

As part of North Albany Senior High School’s ongoing commitment to excellence and student success, we are pleased to introduce the NASHS STEM Program, now entering its second year.

We are currently inviting expressions of interest from current Year 6 students who will be entering Year 7 at NASHS in 2026. This incoming cohort will be the first to experience learning in our new, purpose-built STEM building, designed to support hands-on, collaborative, and future-focused education.

What is the NASHS STEM Program?

The NASHS STEM Program is a unique learning pathway that students can follow from Year 7 through to graduation in 2031. It offers an integrated curriculum that combines:

• Science
• Mathematics
• Digital Technologies

In Years 7 and 8, students engage in foundational STEM learning. In Years 9 and 10, they can choose from a range of STEM electives, and in Years 11 and 12, students have the opportunity to pursue Engineering and other advanced STEM subjects.

This program is designed to build essential skills such as:

• Problem-solving
• Creativity and critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Advanced communication

Why STEM?

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) provides an integrated approach to learning that focuses on real-world applications and project-based learning. Unlike traditional teaching models, our STEM program encourages students to explore how disciplines connect and interact in everyday contexts.

Students will undertake a series of hands-on projects that support the WA Curriculum and follow the engineering design process:

Identify → Design → Create → Iterate → Communicate

Sample Projects from the 2025 Program

• Gear Fidget – Students use computer-aided design to create a gear fidget, prototype it using 3D printers, and refine their designs based on testing and feedback.
• Automated Greenhouse – Students build a greenhouse that automatically controls watering and temperature using code, microprocessors, and relays.
• Lego Spike Challenges – Students use Lego Spike kits to code, build, and modify rapid prototypes to solve engineering challenges.

How to Apply

To express your interest in the NASHS STEM Program, please complete the online form by Monday, 24 November 2025.

Click here to access the Expression of Interest Form

Or scan the QR code provided in the flyer sent home with students.

Please note: Applicants must be enrolled at North Albany SHS. Families who express interest will be contacted in Term 4, 2025 if further information is required or if their child has been accepted into the program.

We are proud to offer this program at no additional cost, ensuring all students passionate about STEM have the opportunity to participate.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out:

Patrick Jennings
Year 7 STEM Teacher
Patrick.Jennings@education.wa.edu.au

Louise Anderton
HOLA Technologies
Louise.Thynne@education.wa.edu.au