The Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) Department of Education on Tuesday presented its leg of the biennial Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair, under the theme, “Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, paving the way for a green and sustainable society”.
This year, the Arts have been incorporated into the event, which showcases the innovative skills of students and teachers from schools at every level. Region 10’s exhibition was hosted at the Wisburg Secondary School, Wismar, Linden and featured a host of presentations by students.
Linden Foundation presenting their project entitled, “Green Town New Age Eden”
Speaking during the opening ceremony for the event, outgoing Linden Mayor Carwyn Holland said he was impressed with the quality of work displayed by the various schools, as he encouraged students to continue to be creative ,”dream big”, step out, invent, and achieve great things.
“I believe that your inventive ability should not be confined to this event, but it should be actively utilised…don’t let your creativity be dormant. Dream big and achieve big. If you look around your community you will see many opportunities to be creative,” Holland encouraged.
Holland, in sharing his own experiences, further gave encouragement to all to inspire young creative minds to “think outside the box” and become active trailblazers.
In an overview of the ever-evolving event, District Education Officer (Nursery) Shivon Greene-Brewster said the objective of the exhibitions has always been to stimulate young minds to analyse and evaluate situations with the aim of exposing students to critical thinking skills.
Meanwhile, District Education Officer (Primary) Lashanna Anderson said the activity formed part of the strategy to promote Science and Technology, provide the opportunity for students and teachers to showcase, disseminate and share knowledge relating to these fields.
District Education Officer (Secondary) Sonia Fraser-Pearce said the Fair provided an opportunity for creativity as well as the showcasing and sharing of knowledge and skills. The national STEAM Fair will be hosted in Georgetown from April 3- 6, where the winners from Tuesday’s event will be given an opportunity to participate.
