On Friday, it was Region 10’s (Upper Demerara-Berbice) opportunity to host the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Spirituality (STEAMS) Fair.
The event which forms part of the activities to mark Education Month saw participation from various schools from across the region. It was held under the theme, “Education for a good life, through innovation and STEAMS”. Following a march-past by nursery and primary school students, the programme and exhibition, dubbed ‘STEAMS Explosion’ got underway at the Wismar Market Square.
Some of the creative items on display on Friday in Region 10
In her welcoming remarks, Regional Education Officer (ag) Keane Adams said while this year’s Education Month activities have encountered many challenges, the region’s Department of Education persisted in hosting the day’s activities. Adams pointed out that the items on display were created by the region’s talented teachers, as she urged all to be inspired by the activities which marked Education Month. “When we are inspired, we are empowered to perform, and this performance will manifest itself through contribution, the elevation of functional literacy in our society and our country as a whole”, she told students.
District Education Officer (Nursery) Shivon Greene-Brewster said STEAMS is in fact a future expansion which seeks to include ‘Spirituality’, focusing on the state or quality of being dedicated to God, religion or spiritual things of value. “This year, Spirituality has been incorporated into the event which showcases the innovative skills of the students and teachers from schools at every level.
The official objective of this activity is to show that educational activity is fun, showcase the work that the department has done and will continue to do to provide quality education for all,” she noted. Greene-Brewster pointed out that the event, which provided an interactive experience, is also aimed at impacting the lives of parents, teachers, students and the general public.
