Tenby SEG Students Shine at STEAM Fest 2026 with Award-Winning Innovation Projects in MalaysiaTenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens proudly celebrates the outstanding success of its students at theISP Regional STEAM Competition (STEAM Fest 2026), held at Tenby Penang, Malaysia. The event brought together students from ISP schools across Malaysia to compete in a STEAM innovation challenge focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).Representing Tenby SEG, both Primary and Secondary students demonstrated exceptional creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through innovative projects addressing real-world sustainability challenges. Their outstanding performance was recognised with theISP Innovation & Design Distinction Award, while also bringing home1st place in the Primary School category, marking a significant achievement for the school community.Secondary School Project: WasteGuard Intelligence (AI Smart Waste Management System)In the Secondary category, students presentedWasteGuard Intelligence, an AI-powered smart waste management system designed to address food waste during school events and large-scale functions.Food waste remains a critical global issue, contributing to environmental pollution and increased carbon emissions due to overproduction and inefficient consumption. To address this challenge, the team developed an IoT-based system that uses artificial intelligence and real-time monitoring to track and analyse food waste levels.The system integrates load cells, ultrasonic sensors, infrared sensors, servo motors, and an ESP32-based dashboard to provide accurate data collection and intelligent waste analysis, enabling better decision-making in food planning and waste reduction strategies.Throughout the project, students applied the engineering design process, including research, prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement. They also gained valuable exposure to responsible AI use in education, utilising tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude while learning to verify outputs and understand AI limitations such as bias and inaccuracies.Aligned withUNSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionandUNSDG 13: Climate Action, WasteGuard Intelligence promotes reduced food waste, improved resource efficiency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.Primary School Project: Smart AgroBox Malaysia (Smart Farming Innovation)In the Primary category, students developedSmart AgroBox Malaysia, an innovative smart farming system designed to improve food security and address the question:How can we ensure continuous access to food for all communities in Malaysia?Aligned withUNSDG 2: Zero Hunger, the project combines hydroponic farming, LED grow lights, environmental sensors, and automation technology to create a compact and efficient smart agriculture solution.The system uses AI-assisted monitoring to regulate temperature, humidity, water levels, and lighting conditions, ensuring optimal plant growth while reducing water and energy consumption.Smart AgroBox Malaysia also integrates sustainable features such as solar energy systems, rainwater harvesting, and automated climate control, supportingUNSDG 13: Climate Actionand promoting sustainable farming practices.Inspiring Future Innovators Through STEAM EducationSTEAM Fest 2026 provided an invaluable platform for students to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges through hands-on innovation and collaboration. The competition encouraged students to develop essential 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, creativity, communication, and digital literacy.These achievements reflect Tenby Schools Setia Eco Gardens’ commitment to nurturing future-ready learners who are empowered to innovate, lead, and create sustainable solutions for global challenges.We proudly congratulate all participating students:Mohammad Saif, Shivan, Nickmann, Carlson, Rosabelle, Alia, Ishanth, Janis, Eddy, Joshua, Mohamed Suhayl, and Aghilen.Their success highlights the school’s dedication to excellence in STEAM education, sustainability, and student innovation.Where Learning Leads.
