At GSIS, STEM is not a subject; it is a mindset. Guided by the ethos, our STEM programme invites students to explore, question, and reimagine the world around them. From hands-on design challenges in the early years to global innovation competitions in high school, GSIS nurtures curiosity and transforms it into purposeful innovation.
Our Philosophy
We believe that every child has the capacity to shape the future. The GSIS STEM experience is designed to:
- Encourage inquiry and imagination through structured modules and student-led projects.
- Integrate STEM seamlessly with core academics, creating real-world connections.
- Build progressive mastery in tools and platforms such as Scratch, Tinkercad, Arduino, Micro:bit, Fusion 360, and App Inventor.
- Showcase innovation on national and international stages, preparing learners for the world beyond classrooms.
STEM Through the Years
Primary Years (Grades 4–5)
At this stage, STEM is woven into inquiry themes, helping students express, discover, and create:
- LED circuits to capture emotions (How We Express Ourselves)
- Roller coaster models to understand forces (How the World Works)
- SDG-inspired games on Scratch (Sharing the Planet)
- Futuristic cities on Minecraft and Cospaces (Where We Are in Place and Time)
Middle Years (Grades 6–8)
Here, exploration deepens into structured modules that combine creativity with technical skill:
- Grade 6: Interactive games with circuits, stop-motion films on e-waste, Micro:bit weather systems.
- Grade 7: Apps for reducing carbon footprints, Arduino smart systems, AI through Teachable Machines.
- Grade 8: CO₂ dragsters exploring motion, IoT automation with Arduino+Blynk, 3D-printed medical casts designed with Fusion 360 in collaboration with the school hospital.
High School & Higher Secondary
In the senior years, students become leaders and innovators:
- Participation in global innovation events — Imperial STEMathon (2nd place, 2024), Space Settlement Design Competition (Asia Semifinals, Runner-up, Dubai), Radio Astronomy Exhibition (2nd prize).
- Opportunities to represent GSIS at WRO India, IRIS National Fair, Inspire Manak Awards, NASA HERC, Robothon Asia, and more.
- Mentorship and leadership roles through the GSIS STEM Club, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration.
Signature GSIS STEM Initiatives
- GSIS STEM Exhibition (launched 2024–25): Celebrating creativity with enthusiastic parent engagement.
- Inter-House STEM Challenge (from 2025–26): Encouraging healthy competition and innovation.
- Night Sky Observation Series: Igniting astronomical curiosity in young minds.
- Passion Projects: Independent student-led explorations guided by faculty mentorship.
Infrastructure & Pedagogy
STEM at GSIS thrives in a purpose-built ecosystem:
- Fully equipped STEM Lab with Arduino kits, Micro:bit sets, 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking spaces, and soldering stations.
- Assessments designed as open-ended challenges, focusing on application rather than rote performance.
- A blended approach — linking science, ICT, geography, and design with innovation challenges.
STEM Highlights 2024–25
- Successful launch of the first-ever GSIS STEM Exhibition.
- Introduction of Passion Projects, empowering students to pursue independent innovation.
- Night sky observation experiences that combined wonder with science.
- GSIS students demonstrated growing confidence, global recognition, and a culture of fearless experimentation.
STEM at GSIS: A Different School of Thought
At GSIS, STEM is not about coding or robotics alone; it is about shaping thinkers who can design eco-friendly inventions, build smart systems, create AI solutions, and imagine sustainable futures. By aligning innovation with empathy and purpose, STEM at GSIS reflects our belief that education must prepare students not just to succeed — but to lead, transform, and inspire.
