Posted On: 12 May, 2026
Bilingual Elementary STEAM Fair brought an energetic and inspiring morning, where students not only learned through hands-on projects but also confidently turned their ideas into real, meaningful creations. A standout highlight of the event was the Eco Shark Tank, an exciting part of the STEAM Fair series that showcased creativity, sustainability, and young entrepreneurial spirit.
On the Eco Shark Tank stage, our “young entrepreneurs” presented their innovative products, shared powerful environmental messages, and proudly received giant STEAM Coin checks in recognition of their outstanding projects.
Shark Tank Award Winners
Best Eco-Invention: Sehyun (3A), Đức Vinh (3A), Hide (1A1), Minh An (1A1), Minh Nhật (1A2)
Most Impressive Pitch: Huy Nam (4A), Hải Ninh & Minh Quang (4A), Mộc Nhiên (1A1), Quang Minh (1A2), Nguyên An (2A)
Creative Entrepreneur: Hiền Minh (3A), Huyền Anh & Thuỳ Dương (5A), Phúc Lâm (1A1), Gia Huy (2A)
Students also took on the STEAM Passport Challenge, completing missions across 5 interactive stations designed to represent each STEAM subject:
[S] Science – Shadow Mystery
[T] Technology – Fashion AR-tist
[E] Engineering – Catapult Chaos
[A] Art – Tote-ally Creative
[M] Math – 3D Builders
More than just a school fair, STEAM Fair was a meaningful journey where TNISers strengthened their scientific thinking, presentation confidence, and creative mindset—while taking real action for a greener future.
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