This past Wednesday, 8th graders joined forces with their South Peninsula Hebrew Day School peers for a remarkable event. This gathering of the minds marked the culmination of the Social Entrepreneurship Initiative, where students crafted innovative tech solutions and weaved them seamlessly with Jewish values. This project is part of The Yavneh STEAM initiative.
🚀 The Pitch Showcase:
Each group took center stage, presenting their products to a panel of teachers from both schools. The air buzzed with excitement as ideas unfolded, each pitch a testament to the creativity and dedication invested over the past semester.
💬 Engaging Q&A Session:
The presentations weren’t just monologues; they were dialogues. The panelists, representing a collaborative cross-section of educators, posed insightful questions to each team. This interactive session provided a deeper understanding of each project’s thought processes and inspirations.
🎓 Reflecting on the Journey:
As the event unfolded, it wasn’t just a showcase of products but a reflection of a semester-long journey. Students recounted the challenges, celebrated the victories, and shared the profound connections they discovered between their creations and the timeless values embedded in Jewish tradition.
As these 8th graders step into the future, their experience in social entrepreneurship has equipped them with new skills and instilled in them a deep understanding of the transformative power of ideas rooted in values.
What is the Yavneh STEAM Initiative?
The Yavneh STEAM Initiative is community-wide, utilizing the wisdom of our surrounding Silicon Valley tech community and staying relevant to 21st-century methods and technology.
