New STEM plan helps schools grow young minds

LEARNERS in Gauteng are gaining confidence, technical skills, and a renewed passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through a yearlong programme that brings hands-on learning directly into their classrooms.

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Since its launch in July 2024, students in Wadeville, Nigel, and Clayville have benefited from innovative teaching methods and resources, helping them develop essential 21st-century skills and sparking interest in future STEM careers.

“Being part of the Ardagh for Education programme, implemented by PROTEC, has transformed the way I teach science,” says Nompilo Mthethwa, a teacher at Landulwazi Secondary School in Ekurhuleni South District.

“The training has given me new techniques to explain complex concepts, and the resources provided have made practical lessons possible. My students are more engaged, and I can see their confidence in STEM growing every day.”