For a little over two weeks, a science popularisation exhibition was held on the second floor of the 10 Fantasia Gallery that showcased the works of youngsters ranging from kindergarteners to secondary school students from Colégio Diocesano de São José (CDSJ), being held as part of the celebrations of the school’s 95th anniversary.
While the exhibition ended on Wednesday, the Post was still able to visit the event titled “Science Popularisation and Cultural Creativity Exhibition”, yesterday afternoon at the gallery near Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷).
The exhibition had featured a variety of exhibits created over the years that feature both the application of scientific knowledge and creativity, two points that were highlighted through the works as going hand in hand.
Among the student-made exhibits displayed at the venue located on the second floor of the gallery were experiments, installations and multimedia projects. These include the application of different models, new technology, the understanding of reflections, light and shadow, as well as 3D modelling, just to name a few.
According to a recent statement by the gallery on its Facebook page, each exhibit embodied students’ “diligent efforts, accumulated knowledge, and creative passion – a genuine reflection of their holistic competence”, pointing out that both science and creativity both complement each other.
Moreover, the statement said that throughout the exhibition’s run, it was hoped that visitors ranging from parents and students to partners and other members of the public could exchange ideas and spark new ones, all being aimed towards jointly exploring the “limitless possibilities of education and aesthetic cultivation”. Igniting public interest in science was also among the goals hoped to be achieved, a separate statement on the CDSJ Facebook page highlighted.
Aside from the exhibition, the statement said that a teacher-led student creative market had also been held during the exhibition opening earlier this month. It sold products designed by both teachers and students.
While the exhibition is over, there are several others being held across the gallery’s different sections. One can visit the venue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesdays to Sundays. It is closed on Mondays.
*CDSJ was founded in 1931. It is affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Macau and comprises Chinese and English sections. It offers education ranging from kindergarten through secondary school, according to the statement by the organisers.
– Photos: Rui Pastorin
