Deadline: 15-Jul-23
The National Science Foundation (NSF) which is under the purview of the Ministry of Education is inviting school children from grade 6 and above to take part in the School Science Competitions 2023.
School Science Competition is organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as an annual programme. The children from all government recognized schools (government and international) are eligible to participate at the competitions.
Objectives
- The main objectives of the School Science Competition are:
- To improve scientific knowledge of students through STEAM approach
- To promote science education by creating an interest and enthusiasm among students to learn science.
- To provide an opportunity to develop science communication skills of students.
- Integrate students and teachers of different subject areas in school to compete as a team to achieve one goal.
The theme of the School Science Competition 2023 is: “STEAM education for a better future”.
Features
- The main features of STEAM education are:
- Integration of disciplines: STEAM education integrates multiple disciplines, including Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, to promote a holistic approach to learning.
- Hands-on learning: STEAM education emphasizes hands-on learning experiences through projects, experiments, and other activities that encourage students to apply what they have learned in realworld contexts.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving: STEAM education promotes critical thinking and problemsolving skills by encouraging students to analyze and solve complex problems using creative and innovative approaches.
- Collaboration and teamwork: STEAM education encourages collaboration and teamwork among students to foster the development of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Creativity and innovation: STEAM education fosters creativity and innovation by encouraging students outside of box thinking and explore new ideas and concepts.
- Real-world connections: STEAM education emphasizes the relevance of learning to real-world applications, connecting classroom learning to real-world issues and challenges.
- Inclusion and diversity: STEAM education promotes inclusion and diversity by creating an inclusive learning environment that values and respects the differences and backgrounds of all students.
- Overall, STEAM education promotes a student-centered approach to learning that is focused on developing the skills and competencies that are necessary for success in the 21st century workforce.
Competitions line up for SSC 2023:
- Short Science Drama
- Role Play of a renowned personality in the field of STEAM
- Viridu
- Song
- Digital Story
- Science Essay
- Short Science Story (Science Fiction)
- Hand-painted poster contest
- Virtual Bridge Designing Contest
Guidelines
- All competitions will be conducted under the theme “STEAM education for a better future’’.
- Students from all government recognized schools (government and international) are eligible to participate at the competitions.
- The schools not registered under NSF School Science Society Network (SSSN) are encouraged to register with NSF SSSN to receive more benefits. The registration can be obtained free of charge by visiting or sending duly filled application obtained from the NSF.
- Submissions for the competitions can be done in all three languages (i.e. Sinhala, Tamil and English). However, winners of each competition will be selected irrespective of the medium of submission.
- All applications should be certified as students’ own creations by the relevant class teacher and send through principal of the school.
- Both students and teachers can submit scripts for dramas, lyrics for viridu & song competitions.
- All drama scripts sent to NSF will be evaluated by a panel of judges and manuscripts selected for final evaluations will be informed to relevant applicants to stage their drama for the final round.
- The students participating Role play, Viridu or song competition must send their presentation as a video clip to the NSF using one of the communication channels mentioned.
- The initial rounds of the evaluation of Role play, Viridu and song will be done using the videos submitted by the students. The best 10 submissions selected in this evaluation will be called to present at the final round to be held in one central location.
- The performance or presentation relevant to all competitions should be done by the students.
- In poster competition, only hand drawn posters will be accepted.
For more information, visit NSF.