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By: Micahaela Torio and Minseo Kim From March 27 to March 31, 2023, Monarchs celebrated the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Week with various activities and competitions aligned with the theme “Scientific Skills, AI Competencies, and Mathematics Proficiency Toward an Enduring and Rigorous Mindset.”
Throughout the week, each grade level prepared various themed booths scattered around the Luxembourg Campus for the STEM Week Fair. Grade 7 created an Infoboard of Elements, Grade 8 had an Anatomy Board, Grade 9 presented Food Chematics, Grade 10 held a Hologram and Math Exploration, Grade 11 organized a Math Carnival, and Grade 12 had a Math Exploration.
All students were encouraged to roam around these interactive learning booths during their break time to participate in the activities and gimmicks prepared. Additionally, the Anime Club, Youth Enthusiast for Science Club, Red Cross Youth - SISC, Mathematics Society, and Coders Club also participated in creating their own booths and activities for students to participate in.
Aside from themed booths, there were also various organized competitions overseen by the Science, Mathematics, and AI-ICT and Robotics Departments that were open for both on-site and VOLT students. On March 28, a poster-making competition was held virtually and in one of SISC’s science laboratories. Participants of the competition must choose between a digital or an on-the-spot poster that reflects the theme “Celebration of Life through Science and Technology.”
The elimination round to the Monarchs Mobile Matchup - Mobile Legends Competition was held in the Luxembourg Hall from March 28-29. There were several teams composed of up to 6 members from different grade levels. Those who successfully conquered the elimination round advanced to the finals held the day after.
Students also took on the field of robotics with the VEX IQ Sumobot and Racebot competitions managed by the AI-ICT and Robotics Department, which were held concurrently as the aforementioned, the skills of visual storytelling with the Photography Contest, and the excellen-