Why STEAM isn’t just hot air

In recent years, the Government has placed huge emphasis on the importance of STEM subjects in education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Fortuitously these coincide with the natural interests and strengths of a large number of LGS boys. However, there is a growing belief that there is a letter missing from this acronym and that STEAM would be preferable with the additional ‘A’ standing for the ‘Arts’. STEAM as an acronym includes an acknowledgement of the importance of the creativity that our future leading scientists will require to solve the problems that the world is facing.