THE LONG-STANDING proverb that “it takes a village to raise a child” remains relevant, possibly even crucial today, seeing that social media and the Internet may increasingly encourage polarisation of ideas. In school, international mindedness and community support act as vital—and often invisible—threads, weaving well-rounded students. This insight is what drives Tenby Schools to offer its students more than just learning, it fosters community building.
Every year, in the northern part of Penang island, Tenby Schools hosts a lively festival named the STEAM Fest to promote the second wave of STEM education, as mentioned in the Malaysia Education Blueprint. The term STEM, founded in the early 1990s, later evolved in the US in the mid-2000s to include A for Art, hence the acronym STEAM. Already in its fourth consecutive year, the STEAM Fest is open to the community, and promises discovery-based learning, memorable experiences and tonnes of fun.
