Today marks the launch of the first exciting challenge MIT challenge at BSY, aimed at transforming STEAM education at our school!
Under the theme "Build Better," we're embarking on a year-long series of challenges. It all begins with our first challenge, "Building a Better Plant."
Our MIT Lead, Mr. Mannion, introduced this challenge today, proposed by Dr. Mary Gehring, a distinguished MIT Professor of Biology. This challenge invites our brilliant Years 1-10 students to create a climate-resilient plant that also produces future seeds.
This challenge aligns with MIT’s 'Mens et Manus' principle, emphasizing a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Over the next month, our students will design innovative plants to overcome obstacles like flooding, drought, or pollinator decline.
Their creations, which can be models, animations, or field guides, will be showcased at our Expo Day on October 20th.
We can't wait to see the creativity and innovation that will emerge! Stay tuned for updates on our students' journey to build a better, more resilient world.
Last year marked an exciting chapter for the British School Yangon as we launched our first MIT challenges, designed to push the boundaries of learning by encouraging students to dive deep into hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. From Early Years to Year 10, students engaged in challenges that stimulated their curiosity, sharpened their critical thinking, and connected classroom knowledge to real-world applications. What started as an initiative has now become a defining feature of our curriculum.
We are excited to share a significant milestone in our journey: The British School Yangon (BSY) has officially received accreditation from the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). This prestigious recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality education that aligns with British standards.
