By Akhlaque Ahmad Chandio
QAMBAR: Students displayed scientific models, innovative inventions and technology-based projects, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications, at a STREAM programme organised at First Step Elementary School in Burra Colony, Qambar.
The event was organised with the support of the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) and brought together students from First Step Elementary School, Burra Colony, Pawohar Bridge, CSDS Model School, Lohi Bridge, and Shifa Elementary School, Qambar.
The programme was held on the directions of Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah and SEF Managing Director Ghanwar Ali Laghari to promote modern scientific education and technology among students.
Speakers said the STREAM programme was an important initiative to develop scientific thinking, creativity and practical skills among students in line with modern educational requirements.
They said education should not remain limited to textbooks. Students needed practical exposure to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics to prepare them for future challenges.
The speakers appreciated the scientific models and technology-based projects prepared by students, describing them as evidence of their hard work, creativity and interest in innovation.
They said such activities encouraged children to develop research skills, explore new ideas and learn through practical experience. These opportunities could also help improve educational standards and prepare students for the demands of the modern world.
SEF officer Muhammad Aslam Hussaini, Deputy District Education Officer Bashir Ahmed Chandio, Abdul Waheed Memon, Assistant Director Social Welfare Aamir Lakho, Additional District Health Officer Dr Muhammad Nawaz Kamalani, school partners Babar Memon and Ali Sher Brohi, Akhlaq Ahmed Chandio, TSA Shahid Hussain Gopang, Gul Hassan Mugheri, Muhammad Usman, senior educationist Khalid Ahmed Rajput, CSDS NGO representative Yasir Memon, Madam Paras and Madam Parh attended the event along with teachers, students and other guests.
They stressed the importance of modern education, teachers’ guidance and creative activities in shaping students’ futures. They also called for regular educational programmes to identify and develop the hidden abilities of children.
During the event, students presented their scientific models, innovative inventions and AI-based projects to the guests and explained how their work functioned.
The visitors examined the projects and praised the students for their efforts, knowledge and creative thinking.
At the conclusion, participants expressed their commitment to promoting scientific education, research, creativity and the use of modern technology in schools with the support of the Sindh Education Foundation.
Awards and certificates were also distributed among students who demonstrated outstanding performance.
