Keats College Winner of InnovEd 2015

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.”  Steve Jobs

On 2^nd July 2015, Keats College was awarded the first prize in the Upper Secondary category of the InnovEd (Innovation for the Education Sector) competition. The Keatsian team shone out of 56 projects and 47 participating schools.

Students of Lower 6: L’Effronte Jonathan, David Leon, Presham Dhalapah, Moorghen Kessaven, Mahadoo Ashraj, Eldridge Larhubarbe and Damien Gungarun, under the mentorship of the college’s Design teachers, Mr. Vicky Ramdhun and Mr. Arshad Doomun, came up with the ground-breaking concept of an integrated laptop table and bag project. 

With the technological world racing at an alarming pace, business men, students and even the general public find it necessary at times to make inroads into the momentous load of work they have-within the short time frame at their disposal.  This laptop bag-cum-table offers the possibility of working comfortably wherever one is.  The portability of the device enhances its attractiveness as a viable alternative to the traditional laptop bag.

The award ceremony was held at the Octave Wiehé Auditorium, Réduit in the presence of Mrs. Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun (Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research) and Mr. Ram Prakash Nowbuth (Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms) among others. 

The students each received cheques and gifts from the Mauritius Commercial Bank (which is the principal sponsor) as well as gifts and a certificate from the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council.  They were also awarded shields. 

This combined students-teachers effort clearly demonstrates the inexorable shaping of a bright future indeed for Keats College.  They have dared and they have won! Congratulations to the dynamic team! 

InnovEd is a project of the National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research.  Its aim is to promote critical thinking, problem solving skills, creativity and innovation among students with a view to developing life-long, independent and pro-active learning tendencies. 

Article: Miss Nafeedah Khoodaruth

Images: Mr. Vicky Ramdhun