STEM Saturdays on November 2, 9 and DG Dominique’s Visit to STEM Saturdays on Nov 16, 2024
RCOF was honored to have District 7020 Governor Dominique Bazin visit our Club’s signature STEM Saturday program on Saturday November 16th at the Lyford Cay International School, which is a key initiative aimed at inspiring young minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
STEM Saturdays has been a signature service project of RCOF for the past eight (8) years. Our STEM Saturdays program consists of interactive STEM-related workshops, experiments and projects, all tailored to the interests and abilities of children in grades 5 and 6 at the public, underserved Adelaide Primary School in Nassau, Bahamas. It is designed to engage, inspire, cultivate and educate the young minds of these children through hands-on learning experiences, interactive workshops, and real-world applications. By fostering curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration and critical thinking skills, we aim to ignite a passion for STEM subjects and empower participants to explore their interest in STEM subjects and potentially pursue further education and careers in these fields.
The STEM Saturdays program currently consists of two seven-week semesters where the students from the underserved public Adelaide Primary School are transported to and from the Lyford Cay International School, which is a private internationally-accredited school with state of the art indoor and outdoor learning facilities. The sessions are held every Saturday in the semester from 8am to 12noon. The students are also provided with breakfast, lunch and all supplies required at no cost to them or their parents.
DG Dominique’s visit provided an opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of Rotary's commitment to education and youth development. During this week’s session, the students built and tested their very own compasses and wind vanes, and heard from DG Dominique on creating and maintaining peace in themselves, their homes and their communities. DG Dominique expressed enthusiasm for the program’s success, praising the collaboration between Rotary clubs, educators, and community leaders in providing such valuable opportunities. The visit highlighted Rotary’s ongoing efforts to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly tech-driven world. The program’s positive reception underscored its importance in shaping future innovators and problem-solvers.
