LABUAN — SK Lubok Temiang, through its Curriculum Unit and the Teachers and Community Club (KGKS), recently organised a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Carnival in collaboration with Universiti Malaya (UM).
The educational initiative, held at the school’s hall of Dewan Gemilang, also saw active participation from two neighbouring schools, namely SK Sungai Lada and SK Bebuloh.
The carnival featured expert facilitation from UM’s STEM with Community Programme project leader, Assoc Prof Dr Jadeera Cheong, and UM senior lecturer, Assoc Prof Dr Rizal Mohd Razman, who led the university’s project team.
Also present to witness the activities were Federal Territory of Labuan Department of Education (JPN WPL) Science and Mathematics Unit Senior Assistant Director, Norhayati Yahya; SK Lubok Temiang Headmistress, Faridah Abdul Rahman; JPN WPL International Benchmarking Study Mentor, Datin Hanijah Meskan; and KGKS Chairman, Aznan Abidin.
Faridah said the primary objective of the carnival was to provide a meaningful, hands-on learning experience for young learners, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical daily application.
“Through play-based learning activities, pupils can engage actively in a fun environment, allowing them to see the real-world utility of mathematics. This interactive approach significantly boosts their engagement in teaching and learning (PdP) sessions,” she said.
She added that the team-based activities were specifically designed to foster vital soft skills among participants, including leadership qualities, discipline, and self-confidence.
A total of 110 pupils took part in the event, comprising 90 Year Two pupils from host SK Lubok Temiang, as well as 15 pupils each from SK Bebuloh and SK Sungai Lada.
Faridah expressed hope that the collaborative project would leave a lasting positive impact on the young participants, particularly in nurturing critical and creative thinking.
“We want to encourage our pupils to think logically, analyse problems, and come up with innovative solutions by connecting classroom lessons with daily life through these hands-on sessions,” she noted.
