Return of STEAM

Further evidence of the normalcy that is undoubtedly returning to the Veritas Campus is the reintroduction of the STEAM Program. STEAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. As one of the focal points of the 20182023 Veritas Strategic Plan, the STEAM program allows the school to strive to be both classical and innovative. Through the program, students are challenged to identify and solve problems through a project-based and critical approach. In conjunction with the strong humanities program already established at Veritas, the STEAM Program complements the mission of providing a balanced and holistic educational experience that students receive at Veritas. Students have an outlet to pursue an inquiry-based learning format that promotes problem identification and builds critical thinking skills.

Varying projects throughout the first semester were introduced through the STEAM Program. Equipped with all sorts of manipulatives and tools, students were able to dig deeper into fun lessons which challenged them to think in unconventional ways to solve problems and create solutions. A few of the tools available to Veritas students within our STEAM Lab include computers with various applications, two 3D printers, a plethora of building blocks, power and manual tools, and many more odds and ends which give students the opportunity to use their creativity and reasoning skills.

Veritas continues with the desire to strengthen and further develop the STEAM Program. As the main emphasis for the upcoming Annual Auction Gala, proceeds will be directed towards both the STEAM Program as well as STEAM-related activities across the campus. This includes strengthening the program cross-departmentally from Early Education to Middle School. The hope is to ensure that all students who matriculate through Veritas will have the opportunity to build their critical thinking skills while exploring their God-given talents and creativity.