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Student Enrichment Program

The Student Enrichment Program (STEP) is a way of acknowledging students who participate in enrichment activities as part of their college education experience.  Students are awarded enrichment credits for participation in activities that require more than the standard in-class time.  These activities are built into many subjects across all faculty areas, some with an academic focus and others with a sporting or citizenship focus.  Students are encouraged to build up enrichment credits across a variety of faculty areas.  100 credits in a minimum of 4 categories entitle the student to a special certificate at graduation.  This certificate is an excellent addition to a CV, resume for employment or application for further study.

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Why would I participate?
This program formally recognises students for participating in a variety of enrichment activities.  These are activities that students enjoy or are a part of their normal course work anyway.   Formal recognition means that you get a certificate at graduation which will enhance your prospects for employment, training or further education.  It gives you an edge!

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How do I participate?
STEP activities are found across faculty areas.  All you need to do is see the STEP Coordinator to enrol and to update your enrichment account as you go.  You have two years to reach 100 enrichment credits.

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How are credits awarded?
Credits are awarded based on the time commitment involved in each activity or program. 100 enrichment credits may consist of between 5 to 10 enrichment activities in a minimum of 4 categories.

How do I know what activities are available?
Activities are available across all faculty areas.  Refer to the table below for an indication of the types of activities available.

Enrichment Categories and Activities

Business

Science/Tech/Maths
Mock Trials   
Pre Med R Unit
USB Finance Academy   
Chemistry Quiz
Pre Law Commerce (R) Unit   
National Science Olympiad
SNAP across all groups   
Science Competition
Retail SNAP
ANU College
Hospitality SNAP   
Maths Competitions
Hospitality contribution to college events   
CSIRO Researching with Scientists
Humanities    
Science Fun and Extension
TOK   
UC Maths Day
TOK Camps   
Robotics
Debating   
IT SNAP
National Constitutional Convention   
Building & Construction SNAP
Talkback Classroom   
Technology SNAP
Writing Competition   
Horticulture
National History Essay Competition   
Participation in Science conferences
Sydney Morning Herald Young Writer's Competition    
Behavioural Sciences camp
English Competition   
Titration Competition
History field trips   
   
Big Science Competition

Science Olympiad

Australasian Science Competition
Citizenship   
Arts
SRC   
Jazz Festivals
Kamehameha Institute   
Drama Productions
Students who assist at Transition & Open Nights   
Photographic Competitions
College Board   
Comedy Festival
ISCF   
Art Competitions
United Nations Future Leaders' Essay Competition   
ANU School of Music Extension
Students who enrich our curriculum by inviting
guest speakers & running forums   
Recognition of art work displayed publicly
Representation on government bodies   
School of Art Exhibition
Formal Committee    
Drama camp
Indigenous Events   
Sport
Student presenters at college events   
Inter college sports
Community Work e.g. collecting for charities   
ACTSSSA Day Sports
Community Work e.g. collecting for charities   
ACTSSSA Day Sports
Rotary Youth Leadership   
Umpiring
RASPECT   
Coaching in Schools
Students running forums   
Coach Accreditation
Amnesty International   
ACTSSSA Sporting Championships
Government SEC etc   

School Sport ACT Representation
Yearbook Committee
School Sport Australia Representation and Selection

Contact:
John Hill
STEP Coordinator
Canberra College
Phillip
ACT 2606
Telephone: 02-62055518