The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is inviting schools across the island to enter the upcoming Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) in Action Challenge, to be staged on Thursday, January 29, 2026 as part of National STEAM Education Week.
The competition, being held under the theme ‘Creating Solutions, Driving Change’, will encourage students to apply problem-solving methodologies, such as the Design Thinking Process and the Engineering Design Process, to address real-world issues.
A bulletin issued by the Ministry said that National STEAM Education Week will be observed from January 25 to 31, 2026, and is designed to deepen public participation while promoting a learning model that equips students not only with knowledge but also with creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Schools participating in the challenge will be required to showcase projects to include categories such as renewable energy solutions, climate solutions, robotics and automation, health innovations, agriculture and food security, and environmental advocacy through the Arts.
Schools participating in the challenge must have completed STEM training by December 2025. Each school may submit up to three entries, with projects presented on trifold display boards outlining the problem identified, background research, solution ideas, prototype sketches or models, and next steps.
Documentary evidence of student participation, including artefacts, prototypes and photographs, will also be required.
Outstanding projects will be recognised at the national level, with special acknowledgement given to initiatives that demonstrate creativity, innovation, collaboration and community impact.
Ahead of the competition, schools are encouraged to host local STEAM exhibitions as part of their preparatory activities. These in-house showcases will inspire the school community, provide valuable feedback, and help refine projects for the national stage.
Registration for the STEAM in Action Challenge closes on Friday, December 12, 2025. However, special consideration will be extended to schools impacted by Hurricane Melissa, which will benefit from an extended deadline of January 8, 2026, as well as subsidies and psychosocial support.
These schools are also invited to participate in the special category: ‘Build Back Better: Resilient Schools Challenge’, which focuses on recovery and resilience.
For further information on how to submit their entries, schools may contact their Regional STEM Leads or the Core Curriculum Unit, at [email protected] or by telephone – 876-967-7867, extension 2101, or 876-398-5348.