STREAM at Our Lady of Lourdes 

At Our Lady of Lourdes, STREAM isn’t just a trendy acronym—it’s a natural way of learning that has always been at the heart of great Catholic education. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math, but more importantly, it represents an integrated, hands-on approach to learning that makes knowledge come alive. 

While many schools focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), we take it a step further. We infuse our Catholic faith and the arts, teaching students to see the beauty of God’s creation, think critically, and solve real-world problems in meaningful ways. 

What Our STREAM Projects Look Like 

STREAM projects at Our Lady of Lourdes bring learning to life by blending subjects in creative, hands-on ways that deepen understanding and make lasting connections. 

• Early Childhood: While learning about France for Multicultural Day, our EC3 students created a beautiful grotto for Our Lady of Lourdes. Through this project, they practiced sorting, counting, and shape recognition as they arranged colorful rocks and carefully glued them around the grotto. As they placed figures of Mary and Bernadette, they listened to the story of Our Lady of Lourdes, discovering how Bernadette’s faith led her to the healing waters. This project wove together faith, art, and early math skills in a way that was both meaningful and memorable. 

• Middle School: After completing their unit on Land and Water, sixth-grade students put their knowledge to work by designing a building plan for a new school. Using their understanding of erosion, water quality, and topographic maps, they developed strategies for monitoring and reducing human impact on the environment. As they worked, they reflected on their responsibility to care for God’s creation, discussing why keeping our environment healthy and beautiful is an essential part of our faith. 

Why STREAM Matters 

STREAM isn’t just about making school more exciting (though it does that, too!). It’s about helping students develop real-world skills: 

• ✅ Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Students don’t just memorize facts; they learn to ask questions, analyze information, and find solutions.
• ✅ Collaboration & Communication – Many STREAM projects are team-based, helping students work together, communicate ideas, and respect different perspectives.
• ✅ Faith in Action – Learning through STREAM deepens students’ understanding of how faith and reason go hand in hand, showing them how Catholic values can shape the world for the better.
• ✅ Creativity & Innovation – By integrating the arts, students use creativity to design, build, and express ideas in ways that deepen their learning. 

No Special Lab Required—STREAM Happens Everywhere! 

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we believe that great learning doesn’t need to be confined to a special lab or a single period in the day. STREAM is woven into every classroom, making learning hands-on, engaging, and meaningful. Whether it’s designing a city that runs on renewable energy, coding a program that tells a Biblical story, or using math to create stunning works of art, students experience learning in ways that capture their imagination and inspire them to think beyond the classroom. 

STREAM is more than a curriculum—it’s an experience that shapes young minds and hearts, preparing them to become faith-filled innovators, creative thinkers, and compassionate problem-solvers in the world. 

(Check out the photos of STREAM in action!)