Year 9 students had the opportunity this term to enter the Covid-19 International Student Film Festival, organised by Sparta Public Schools in Michigan, USA. The competition allowed students from international schools all over the world to enter a self-made movie into a variety of different categories. The students were taken through the process of planning and making a movie in their English lessons over the course of a couple of weeks. Many of the students utilised the help of their teachers, families, friends and classmates to make their videos, and the end result was a vast array of themes and content, ranging from stand-up comedy and lightsaber battles to poetry and animation. All of the students who entered their movies into the competition did incredibly well. Many played instruments, created art, acted and edited independently. The level of quality and effort that went into this project was exceptional! Excitingly, two students actually WON in their respective categories - Hyerim Yun won the 'My Music' category for her song about following SOPs, and Jasmehar Kaur won the 'My Shakespeare' category for an excellent poem and artwork theorising what the story of Macbeth might have been if Covid had existed. Well done Year 9 for the incredible work!
Strong STEM Education in Malaysia - Curriculum and Prospects
There’s much discussion about STEM, and you might wonder how relevant it is for the twenty-first century.
Education in STEM fields extends far beyond the classroom. It involves implementing a modern learning strategy to holistically develop students and bring them up to speed and industry standards. The main goal is to support students in developing creative and critical thinking abilities, which are highly valued by all businesses and essential for overcoming the challenges of the modern world.
STEM education can give students an edge regarding career prospects, as most STEM jobs require computers and other digital technology in
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