Sheikhupura hosts district-level STEAM competitions 2026 to promote student innovation

In line with the educational vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the directives of Provincial Education Minister

Sheikhupura (Staff reporter) :  In line with the educational vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the directives of Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, and the instructions of Secretary School Education Punjab Malik Mudassar, the District-Level STEAM Competitions 2026 were organized at a prestigious ceremony at Government MC Girls High School, Iqbal Park, Sheikhupura.Deputy Commissioner Sheikhupura Rana Adeel Tasawwur attended the ceremony as the chief guest.

Chief Officer Education Authority Sheikhupura Rana Naeem Abbas, District Education Officer (Secondary) Dr. Faiza Bilal, District Education Officer (Elementary) Samia Ishaq, Deputy Headquarters Focal Person Tariq Wattoo, Deputy Education Officer Sheikhupura Nadia Bukhari, and Head Teacher of Government MC Girls High School, Iqbal Park, Madam Asia Firdous, were also present along with other education officials.Students from elementary and higher secondary schools across the district enthusiastically participated in the competitions.

Various scientific and creative activities were organized for middle-level students (Grades 6 to 8) and secondary-level students (Grades 9 and 10).The students demonstrated their scientific knowledge, innovative thinking and creative abilities by presenting impressive models and projects in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

The exhibition featured a variety of innovative and practical projects, including robotics, engineering models, environmental protection initiatives, digital technology, fire extinguishers, water-level indicators, safe bike kits and solar energy systems. The young innovators impressed the visitors with their creativity and technical skills.On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Rana Adeel Tasawwur, accompanied by Chief Officer Education Authority Rana Naeem Abbas and District Education Officer (Secondary) Dr. Faiza Bilal, distributed certificates of appreciation among students who secured first, second and third positions in the district-level competitions.

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Rana Adeel Tasawwur said that students securing prominent positions at the district level would represent Sheikhupura in the upcoming provincial-level STEAM competitions. He appreciated the students’ creativity and keen interest in scientific activities, stating that such competitions play an important role in promoting research, innovation and modern technology among the younger generation.The primary objective of these competitions is to promote scientific research, creative thinking, practical application of modern technology and problem-solving skills among students, enabling the younger generation to play an effective role in the future development and prosperity of the country.