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This year’s IB Group 4 Project challenged students to think creatively and collaboratively as they tackled climate-related issues. Over two days, students from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Design Technology worked in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions by focusing on changing, removing, reusing, or repurposing byproducts.
With guidance from MIT, students explored a range of approaches, from research-driven proposals to hands-on prototyping. Some groups developed physical or digital models, 3D CAD designs, coded simulations, and animations, while others created scientific posters, infographics, and videos to communicate their ideas.
Technology played a key role throughout, with teams integrating AI and machine learning to identify resources, using CAD software to model solutions, and applying data analysis to refine their concepts. This emphasis on digital tools allowed students to explore innovative ways of addressing climate challenges with scientific and technological precision.
Throughout the project, students demonstrated excellent teamwork and scientific inquiry, key elements of the IB philosophy. Each team presented their findings, documenting their process through a scientific poster and video reflections and shared with the MIT team via global campus, we look forward to see if MIT professor Ariel Furst - has any feedback for our students
All Year 12 students have submitted their 2-minute videos explaining their ideas to repurpose waste. Here are three standout submissions, selected for their team work, innovation, feasibility, and potential impact.
St. Andrews ran this project as part of Group 4, with student videos submitted to Global Campus for review by the MIT team. Some may also be reviewed and discussed by Prof. Ariel First.
We wish our STA students the best of luck!
Special mention to these teams: Los Pollos, Tech UNAES, Re-stitchuation, Nut’s & Bolts, The Premz Project, BioChar, and Team 3 with Tree. Some really interesting concepts, great collaboration, and design thinking showcased throughout!
At St Andrews Bangkok, we believe that every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and included both inside and outside the classroom. That’s why we are incredibly proud to introduce the Friendship Benches project, an initiative designed to foster connection, kindness, and community spirit across the school.
From 25th May to 27th May, St Andrews International School Bangkok proudly hosted the 2025 Nord Anglia SEA STEAM Festival. Students from across Southeast Asia came together for three inspiring days of creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. This year’s big question: “How can we reduce or repurpose school waste to create a lasting impact in our communities and environment?”
From cultural celebrations and hands-on STEAM challenges to expert talks and a final showcase of student-led projects, the festival was a true celebration of innovation and sustainability.
NAE Global Campus received a staggering 3,300 entries from 66 Nord Anglia schools all around the world, and one student from STA shone bright, winning Best in Show in the Art Music category: a big congratulations to Freya in Year 8 for her truly outstanding achievement and stellar performance!