XCL World Academy

Every year, the International Baccalaureate Organisation offers an MYP Student Innovator’s Grant to Grade 9 and 10 students, thus providing a unique opportunity for students to build the skills they need to become socially conscious leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs the world needs today. XCL World Academy (XWA) students Devika (Grade 11), Edwin (Grade 10) and Neil (Grade 11) have been awarded the MYP Student Innovators Grant for 2021. This is one of only 27 grants given among thousands of applicants worldwide.

Devika submitted a powerful proposal for tackling food waste in Singapore. She expanded the research, planning and interventions she designed for her MYP Personal Project campaign to reduce the food waste at XWA’s cafeteria. She enjoyed working on this project and wanted to find ways to expand it to impact the wider community.

Neil and Edwin worked together on Innovation Circuit, their project that designs bespoke support for schools’ STEAM events. In collaboration with the participating school, the duo would consult and plan the event, down to providing the necessary promotional materials and educational workshops. Part of their setup includes a “hardware lab” with resources such as Arduino and Lego Mindstorm kits that could be loaned to schools for their events.

The pair plan to start collaborating with schools in Singapore and have ambitious goals to expand their reach across the region.

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