Dear Secondary parents and guardians,
On Wednesday the 19th and 20th of February, we engaged in a two-day-long STEM initiative involving all Secondary students and teachers. The purpose of this interdisciplinary venture was to explore sustainability through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. The goal of STEM Day was to imagine, then construct a more sustainable community garden for our school community to enjoy. Students viewed the challenged through all subject areas. They worked alongside students from multiple classes and grade levels. Our Upper-Year students acted as mentors to their MYP peers, exhibiting traits of leadership and modelling collaboration.
In order to give you a glimpse into the initiative, I have included some of the details!
Key Areas of Investigation:
- Sustainable Food Production – Testing chicken & duck feed for optimal nutrition
- Hydroponics & Water Conservation – Designing an efficient plant-growing system
- Renewable Energy & Eco-Design – Exploring solar power & sustainable material
- Wildlife & Biodiversity – Creating habitats to support local ecosystem
- Soil Science & Composting – Enhancing soil health for better plant growth
Interdisciplinary Teams:
- Science Team – Conducting experiments on soil, water, and food quality
- Design & Technology Team – Engineering hydroponic systems & garden structures
- Economics Team – Planning a sustainable financial model for the garden
- English Team – Writing persuasive articles & community outreach materials
- Islamic Studies Team – Applying environmental stewardship principles
- I&S Team – Adapting space-based sustainability solutions for Earth
- Arabic Team – Highlighting Arabic agricultural traditions & translations
The event was a pure success, engaging all participants and giving students the opportunity to further develop their interpersonal skills, research skills, creative thinking and self-management skills among others, while actively addressing some of our most pressing ecological challenges.
Congratulations to our Secondary Science team for a job well done! Have a safe and enjoyable weekend ahead.
Best regards,
Mr. Ibrahim Abd Rahman
Secondary Team Leader