Port Moresby International School

POMIS is hosting its annual science fair today to celebrate the International year of Periodic Table.

The fair was well underway today as selected groups of students competed in the event.

Students from grades 6-9 showcased and demonstrated their science projects for the judges from different companies to see and observe.

Head of department for science, Samantha Richards, said she was impressed with what the students created and how they managed to think outside the box.

This science program is targeted at aspiring young people in Asia to nurture young scientists in Asia. The program runs from July 17-24.

The group (pictured) representing PNG are: Ms Kathy Tamanas - Teacher Supervisor, Adrian Boboro, Emerald Kaupa, Minhee Kook, Kimberley Mageu and Jeroby Pile

- all Grade 11 students.

They will be visiting the top universities, research institutes and workshops, as well as interacting with High School students from the Super Science High School in Tokyo.

The Pacific invitational program targets aspiring young people in Asia. It aims to promote innovation by deepening participants’ knowledge of science and technology and encouraging the active exchange of ideas and opinions in a multi-lateral environment.

The program goal is to nurture aspiring young scientists in Asia.

The group representing PNG will be; Kathy Tamanas (teacher supervisor), Adrian Boboro, Emerald Kaupa, Minhee Kook, Kimberley Mageu and Jeroby Pile – all Grade 11 students.

One mother said her son lied to her earlier in the day when he said he was going to Vision City to meet some friends.

The first policeman at the scene of the accident who accompanied the students to the Port Moresby General Hospital believes the more than ten students; both male and female may have told their parents and guardians the same story.

They believe the students, all from the Port Moresby International High School, met at Vision City and got on a PMV bus they hired for an “outing” at Sogeri.