2025 STEAM Expo: Student Solutions for a Greener Tomorrow

On February 22, 2025, Sampoerna Academy L'Avenue welcomed a distinctive STEAM event on the theme of sustainability. The captivating expo was a platform for the students to express their creativity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to making a better world.

Students from ELC, Primary, and Secondary were grouped with a dedicated STEAM mentor to guide them through their project journey. Over several months, each group engaged in a hands-on process of inquiry — researching, testing, analysing, refining, and problem-solving based on their chosen theme. Their efforts culminated in the creation of detailed STEAM display boards, proudly presented at the Expo for parents, teachers, and the wider school community to explore and enjoy.

The STEAM Expo Week began on February 17, as students collaborated to decorate their classroom doors with recyclable materials, further emphasizing the concept of environmental sustainability.

In the following days, upper primary students took part in the Experiment Extravaganza, sharing fun and educational experiments with students from Grades 1 to 3. Our ELC students also had a blast as parent volunteers conducted interactive, hands-on experiments that were specifically designed for preschoolers.

We were honored to have a representative from the Project Planet Organization. They presented practical, real-life examples of sustainability for students: How boutiques and restaurants use environmentally friendly products in their operations.

For Secondary, several standout student projects were showcased, including:

The Carbon Trap: Converting Pollution into Green Concrete
By: Armilla Karieva Chandrakanti from Grade 8
This project showed how excess carbon dioxide can be collected and used to create eco-friendly concrete, converting a problem into a solution.

The Effect of Different Coloured LED Lights on Mung Bean Growth
By: Yena Choi, Giseyla Khansa Putri, Audrey Zahraa Prakoso, and Freiya Maharastri from Grade 9
This science experiment analyzed how LED light color affects plant growth, with the potential to boost crop yields in farming.

STEAM played a central role in the event, encouraging students to think outside the box and propose solutions to real-world environmental challenges. From renewable energy prototypes to eco-friendly urban designs, students demonstrated remarkable ingenuity in tackling global sustainability issues.

Parents, educators, and members of the community participated, providing encouragement and feedback throughout. A parent stated:

“STEAM can be the medium for my child to grow, improve his critical thinking, implement his ideas, learn to work in a team, and achieve goals.”

To acknowledge these efforts, certificates, medals, and trophies were awarded to the participants, hammering home the message that sustainability matters not just in school but also in everyday life.