Maniacs
STEAM Explorers
Where curiosity meets creativity!
Our Maniacs STEAM Explorers program is a hands-on learning journey designed to spark imagination and build confidence through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Running on a three-year rotating curriculum, each term introduces a fresh theme so returning students are always discovering something new. Whether they’re experimenting, designing, or exploring the outdoors, students learn to think critically, solve problems, and have fun doing it!
How It Works
Each year includes four themed terms, blending science, creativity, and practical exploration:
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Term 1 – Broad STEAM Discovery
A general introduction to STEAM through engaging lessons in chemistry, physics, environmental science, and engineering. Students experiment, test ideas, and connect science to everyday life. -
Term 2 – Technology & Innovation
A creative dive into design, coding, and invention. Students explore technology through hands-on projects that build logical thinking and innovation. -
Term 3 – Makerspace & Engineering Design
Hands-on, project-based learning where students plan, prototype, and refine their own designs in a collaborative makerspace environment. -
Term 4 – Environmental STEAM
Outdoor science and sustainability projects that explore ecosystems, renewable energy, and our relationship with the environment.
2026 Program
Term 1 – Magical STEAM Explore the “magic” of science through fun experiments in chemistry and physics that reveal the science behind everyday wonders. Term 2 – FrankenSTEAM Discover the amazing human body! Students link biology to real life as they learn how organs and systems work, then design and build working models to represent what they’ve learned — with a take-home project every time. Term 3 – Steerable Bots Dive into engineering and technology by designing, building, and testing steerable robots across the term. Term 4 – Earth STEAM Get outdoors and explore geology, sustainability, and environmental science through hands-on investigations of the natural world.
2027 Program
2027 program Term 1 – Full STEAM Ahead! Hands-on workshops that spark creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving across all STEAM fields. Term 2 – Inventors & Inventions Inspired by great inventors, students design and prototype their own creative solutions to real-world challenges. Term 3 – Creative Cogs Toy Shop Blending art and engineering, students explore gears, motion, and mechanics as they design their own working toys. Term 4 – Beach STEAM Science from the sand up! Explore coastal ecosystems, erosion, buoyancy, and the physics of waves through beachside experiments.
2028 Program
Term 1 – STEAM Fusion Creative, hands-on challenges across science, engineering, art, and maths. Students design, build, and test projects like foosball tables, boats, shelters, and more while exploring physics, materials science, and biology — including Pi Day and DNA extraction experiments. Term 2 – Flying Machines From gliders to propellers, students experiment with aerodynamics, forces, and flight design. Term 3 – Makerspace: Vibration Bots Hands-on engineering fun! Students design and build their own vibrating robots using recycled materials and simple electronics. Term 4 – Bush STEAM A celebration of nature, culture, and sustainability through outdoor science. Students explore biodiversity, ecosystems, and the science of the bush environment.
