To be launched on 17 January 2025, St. Benedict’s College, Colombo has issued a stakeholder proposal to raise funds for its much anticipated STEM education program – a pioneering initiative designed to shape a generation of forward-thinking innovators and lead STEM education in the country. STEM education is central to 21st century learning as it integrates the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to cultivate key skills, including problem solving, amongst students. Students are trained to critically analyse and tackle complex global challenges, fostering an environment promoting creativity, teamwork, and leadership which is crucial to Sri Lanka’s current landscape. The strategic decision was made in 2023, signifying the school’s commitment to 21st century learning, a framework centred on fostering independent thinking rather than rote memorisation. In a world racing to keep up with technological advancements, this approach encourages students to think critically and collaboratively, using readily available information to identify patterns, derive meaningful insights, and formulate opinions. As information and data become increasingly accessible, students struggle with discerning credible information and applying this intelligently to the real world, and this 21st century focus equips them with the expertise and tools required to navigate this challenge effectively. The STEM Centre will be housed at the James Memorial Building and will be comprised of three distinct chambers, each facilitating a distinct learning style: 1. Chamber One will be called the dedicated technology area, containing equipment and learning material to help students understand critical technologies that cut across multiple domains. These technology areas, including robotics, coding, 3D printing, and design, would evolve over time as in-demand technology changes. 2. Chamber Two is the permanent display area which has permanent fixtures to educate students on key STEM principles and domains. These form the building blocks for a rounded STEM education program. 3. Chamber Three is an experimental area for students to discover STEM through domains that cut across different STEM disciplines, and will be known as the Thematic Investigation Lab. This encourages play and learning through discovery and experimentation in subjects such as food science, forensic science, earth science, climate change, and space science, fuelled by the innate curiosity of every child. The STEM Centre is expected to result in widespread benefits to the three major stakeholders of the country – the students, the school, and the economy. Such programs will widen the scope for entrepreneurship within the country by facilitating innovation, meet demands of the modern workplace, and fill workforce gaps in the science and technology field. To students, this holistic approach to learning will ensure hands-on experiences that are greatly applicable to the real world while enhancing knowledge and developing critical thinking, which are key to moulding rounded individuals. In addition, St. Benedict’s believes that pioneering STEM learning in Sri Lanka will not only leverage the image of the school, but by sharing these facilities with other schools, it can become a model for social justice. The STEM Centre Project will be driven by a group of eminent alumni and Director/Principal Rev. Bro. (Dr.) Pubudu Rajapaksha, who are accomplished academics and professionals in multiple STEM fields.
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SAN ANTONIO — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft. Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history. "We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft," Sanders said Monday. "We all know who those two are and they have received, I think, the highest number of coverage that has ever been covered in college football. It far exceeds anyone that has ever played this game of college football." While college programs maintain insurance policies for their athletes in case of injury, Colorado increased disability coverage for its entire roster in the Alamo Bowl. Sanders, the coach of the No. 20 Buffaloes, ensured his QB son and two-way star Hunter received larger policies since both are expected to be among the top 10 selections in the upcoming NFL draft. "It was his idea we should get disability insurance for our athletes for this game to ensure that they played and if there was some kind of injury that they would be well taken care of," George said. "So, we worked together on that. We're excited about it. We think it's great that all our players are playing in the game. That's what all bowl games should be like." Colorado (9-3, No. 23 CFP) will face the 17th-ranked BYU Cougars (10-2, No. 17 CFP) in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday. While most teams are scrambling with starters opting out of bowl games this year to enter the transfer portal or NFL draft, the Buffaloes did not lose any player on their two-deep roster. "It's more than what I got (when he played at Kansas State)," Colorado linebackers coach Andre' Hart said. "They gave us a helmet and said pop this on your leg and get out there and play. For them to get that (increased insurance coverage), I just think it's beneficial. To talk about where the game is, where it's going and how leadership is taking care of the players, I thought that's excellent." Shedeur Sanders completed 337 of 454 passes for 3,926 yards and 35 touchdowns this season. Many scouting services have Sanders rated as the top quarterback in this year's draft. Hunter received the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout at cornerback and wide receiver. He had 92 receptions for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns and as a cornerback had four interceptions, broke up 11 passes and limited the opposition to 22 receptions on 688 defensive snaps. "They've taken care of us, everybody," Colorado running back Micah Welch said. "It really means a lot to have every teammate up here. That's a big thing. What I like about Coach Prime, they're taking care of us." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!None
