On February 28, KCS buzzed with excitement as the STEAM Innovation Exhibition kicked off! Young inventors turned ideas into reality using programming, sensors, and 3D printing across four themes: Smart Campus, AI & 3D Printing, Smart Home, and Smart City. From intelligent school management to futuristic homes and cities, every project amazed. With creativity and passion, students showcased how technology enhances life.
At this year’s STEAM exhibition, Grade 3 students showcased their “Smart Campus Management System,” using AI and sensors to support a greener school. The system features facial recognition access, voice-controlled lighting, and air quality monitoring. With programming, they enabled automatic student ID recognition, adjustable classroom lighting, and auto-ventilation for fresh air. A simple “class starts” or “class ends” adjusts lighting for study or rest. This project not only explores innovation but also reflects students’ vision for a sustainable future.
Students in the STEAM Advanced CCA presented the creative “KCS Big Four” – smart AC, microwave, fridge, and washer-dryer, seamlessly blending tech with daily life! For the “Smart AC System,” they used infrared sensors to detect temperature and fans to simulate cooling. A feedback system adjusts airflow, making it both smart and efficient. Real-time data display on the board adds clarity and control. Through this project, students honed programming and hardware skills while experiencing how technology enhances everyday life.
Echo, Head of the STEAM Department, reflected on the exhibition by highlighting that from the very beginning, Principal Xu stressed: “This should not be just a show, but a celebration — a recognition of students’ effort, creativity, and teamwork.”
Echo explained that learning must be goal-oriented and applied in practice, not limited to scores or abstract knowledge. The exhibition allowed students to showcase achievements, gain confidence, and strengthen understanding through interaction with parents.
She emphasized its cross-disciplinary nature, where students combined design, math, programming, and teamwork. They practiced communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and effective collaboration in complex projects.
Echo also noted the importance of critical thinking: students responded to parents’ questions with clear logic and subject knowledge, demonstrating the core of STEAM education — integrating disciplines, solving real problems, and finding innovative solutions.
She concluded that STEAM provides a systematic and lasting foundation for students’ future learning and careers by fostering creativity, collaboration, and applied knowledge.
Parents were more than spectators—they joined the exhibition as active participants. In the interactive zone, they tackled coding tasks with their children and voted on projects. This engagement deepened their understanding of learning and strengthened the home-school connection. One parent shared, “Seeing my child apply knowledge to real problems makes me so proud. This event not only teaches them but also helps us better understand their growth.”
“As a guide for Grades 4-6, the STEAM fair deeply highlighted the students’ growth and potential. From the Grade 4 Super Farm Tech to the Grade 5 Crazy Weather Station and Grade 6 Eco Warrior, each project showcased their understanding of technology, environment, and society. What moved me most was seeing students develop independent thinking while tackling problems. Their enthusiasm for STEAM, expressed in phrases like ‘Ms. Alina, let’s work on the project,’ was inspiring. This event not only integrated knowledge across subjects but also fostered teamwork and creativity—skills that will be invaluable in their future learning and life.”
“Thanks to every parent for their support, to the teachers for their hard work, and to the students for their creativity and effort. May this STEAM exhibition become a cherished memory in their growth journey, and may they continue to use technology and wisdom to create their own bright future. Let’s look forward to these small sparks of innovation shining even brighter ahead!”
