The morning of January 17 marred by the chill and dusty weather witnessed another ‘weather-beating’ eccentric enterprise; the annual Science & Math Exhibition christened “Quest 2018-’19” and organized by the Science and Math departments of Indian Educational School, Kuwait. The strenuous efforts of the children from grade 3 to grade 11 along with the incessant efforts of the faculty members and the management made it a day of infotainment. The objectives of the exhibition were to teach the values of research work, organisational skill and team work when putting up such an event on a grand scale.
The formal inauguration ceremony of “QUEST 2018-’19” was graced by the honourable Chief Guest Dr. Majda Khalil, the Programme Manager and Research Scientist at the Desert Agriculture and Ecosystems Programme at Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research, Mr. T. Premkumar, the Principal IES, Vice Principals of IES, Mr. Suresh V. Balakrishnan, Mrs. Lalitha Premkumar and Mrs. Meenakshi Nayyar.
Aaliya Sageer, the head girl welcomed the dignitaries and the audience to be a part of the day of quest, a day brimming with scientific excellence, mathematical ingenuity and artistic creativity. The day started with a prodigious feat by Kevin Varghese of 9G who recited the chemical elements of the periodic table in the form of a song. The Exhibition was formally inaugurated by the Chief Guest after addressing the audience and Mr. T. Premkumar, the Principal, IES presented a memento to the Chief Guest. The inaugural ceremony came to an end with the proposing of vote of thanks by Samuel John Abraham, the head boy.
The Chief Guest, after visiting the exhibition rooms appreciated the hard work of the students and remarked that such exhibitions provide a platform for children to display their knowledge, creativity, investigative skills and talent. It also boosts their confidence when their creative talent is appreciated by the public, and she further added that it was the real application of what they had learnt in their classrooms.
The primary section of IES taking the theme ‘The Animals’ exhibited projects depicting the protection of eco-system, conserving natural resource, animals living in aquatic world and terrestrial regions. The exhibition also included food corner and the performance of many a dance feat and group songs by the primary students added beauty to the grand event.
More than 150 projects and innovative working models were displayed in the junior and senior wings of IES. Students participated in the exhibition with great enthusiasm exuding scientific temperament all around, and exhibited their knowledge about science and its innovations. They presented both still and working modals depicting different themes such as water conservation, biology and natural phenomenon, health and hygiene, mathematics modelling, sundial, age calculator, optical illusions and digital and tech solutions. The working models also included some eco-friendly models like solar bottle light, eco-cooler and hydroponics which turned out to be resolve for the alarming situation the world faces today. Other items of the exhibition were vacuum cleaners, robots, hydropower etc. Students also displayed different scientific and mathematical games and quizzes which showcased their knowledge and interest in science. The displays were demonstrated and very well explained by the participants.
The audience, Mr. Mahesh Iyer, the Principal, SIS, students and teachers from various schools namely Kuwait Indian School, Indian Learners own Academy, Indian Community School, Salmiya Indian Model School, Smart Indian School and the parents were greatly impressed by the telling performances by the future Einsteins and Newtons. The words of encouragement and appreciation made by the audience and the dignitaries were testimony to the accomplishment of the event. Mr. N.K Ramachandran Menon, Chairman, Bhavans Middle East and Mr. T. Premkumar, the Principal, IES exalted the awe-inspiring creative works of the students and the departments of Science and Math for the smooth and effective organisation of the exhibition. Over all, the exhibition was a fun and enriching experience for those who beat the weather and came to witness the geniuses at work with their creative displays.