A fair aimed at empowering students to venture into less patronized science fields has been held by the Galaxy International School in Accra.
The annual event which is part of the school’s academic calendar was to enable students apply the theories in maths and science in practical life.
This year’s edition which was the 15th of its kind was held under the theme ‘Imagine, Invent and Inspire’.
In a welcoming address, Principal of the secondary division of the school, Cafer Tepeli mentioned that the pivot by which science turns the fortunes of the world, revolves around the outcomes of exhibitions organised for the students at an early age.
“Science plays an important role in our lives. It is what the world the best place for all of us and improves productivity. We all beneficiaries of many great inventions which have change the way we live. Science can change our future but the future of our science lies in the hands of aspiring young people with great minds. Young people can innovate and make the world a better place to be”, he noted.
He however expressed worry over the seemingly lack of interest of the ordinary Ghanaian child towards the learning of science due to the notion that the subject is extremely difficult to comprehend.
The students mounted a variety of projects from biology, chemistry, physics, maths and Information Technology, social sciences and arts through the research guidance and supervision of their teachers.
About 50 projects ranging from biodiversity, basic electronics, chemical reactions, agriculture, biological systems, robotics, technology, waste management geometry and ratio among others were on display, with the students explaining their underlying scientific or mathematics concepts, as well as the impacts on everyday life to other students, parents, and participants.
Former Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Prof. Micheal Nsowah, who performed the official opening commended Galaxy International School for constantly demystifying the study of science and maths through such fairs.
He underscored the need for students and education managers to prioritize the study of the sciences as it forms the foundation of many developed countries.
“The importance of science in nation-building cannot be overemphasized. Any country which wants to develop must put science at the core of its education. Galaxy International School is playing a major role in trying to create interest in the teaching of science and also create interest in students for them to discover things that can help this nation grow. The country is now on the road to industrialization and we need science to do it.”
About Galaxy International School
The school was established to provide an excellent and quality day and boarding education to children of Ghanaian and Foreign nationals within and outside Ghana.
It is basically science-oriented with state of the art teaching and learning facilities.
The school’s philosophy
Galaxy International School prepares students for meaningful lives and active participation in the global community.
The teaching methods are informed by best practices from the world.
It continually reviews and employs the latest development in curriculum design, pedagogy and communication technologies to its students embrace the future.