Sastri’s science fair is a sucess
The fair included various mathematics competitions, and learners showcased their robotics work.
SASTRI College held their annual mathematics and science fair recently in the Sastri Academic Convention Centre. This year’s theme was, ‘Celebrating the Role of Mathematics and Science in the Modern World’.
The fair included various mathematics competitions, and learners showcased their robotics work and displayed science and Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) exhibitions. The school invited primary and secondary schools in the Umlazi District to attend. The guest speaker was Neerene Merwelall, from Durban University of Technology (DUT).
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Several organisations shared presentations, including the eThekweni Municipality’s Water and Sanitation Department.
Also speaking on the day was Sastri College principal Santosh Rajcoomar who highlighted the Women’s Month message.
“As a society, to advance our country and the world through science, it is imperative to encourage female learners to pursue career paths in science and engineering and to make their footprint, too.
“It is time we correct the negative perception that science is for their male counterparts and assist them to recognise the additional career opportunities in the field of science. As a teaching and learning community, let us shift minds and build confidence in supporting science programmes that encourage, mentor, and motivate especially female learners. Such interventions will have a positive impact on the development of our society,” said Rajcoomar
