The 2018 Region Four Biennial Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Fair opened yesterday morning at the Diamond Secondary School. Despite heavy rainfall, hundreds of students were not deterred from representing their respective nursery, primary and secondary schools.
One of the many entries at the STEAM Fair
The fair which is set to culminate today was slated to attract some 47 schools competing over 23 categories.
Under the theme, ‘Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics paving the way for a green and sustainable society’, the fair is being organized and executed by the Department of Education Region Four in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council Region Four (RDC# 4).
Coordinator of the Fair, Mr. Loren Park said that the fair is being used as a platform to showcase their skills and abilities noting that the event is one designed to provide an opportunity for a collective future with a shared destiny. He said that the STEAM fair is one that can be deemed as being exciting and inspiring urging all to prepare themselves for the challenges. He added that he hopes all would have an enjoyable fair while declaring that the participants should study very hard thus gaining good grades so that they can positively contribute to the holistic development of a green society.
Regional Education Officer ag Ms. Tiffany Favourite Harvey in her message stressed the importance of the students being exposed to various projects. The Regional Executive Officer, Ms. Pauline Lucas, encouraged the students to use the opportunities being created through STEAM to enhance and further develop their education. She told the many students gathered that her administration is excited to be a part of the fair which she said is a gateway to many careers and opportunities.