Marblehead Community Charter Public School celebrated Massachusetts STEM Week with a series of speakers and events culminating with a tree planting honoring the school’s 30th anniversary.
“As a project-based learning school, we value hands-on, real-world experiences and the community partnerships that make them possible,” said Head of School Stephant Brant. The tree was donated by Marblehead Garden Center.
Students “were eager to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty and take part in a project that will grow alongside our school community,” said MCCPS 8th-grade teacher and alumnus Nick Santoro.
Gov. Maura Healey delivered a special message via video: “Everytime you ask a question, try an experiment, build something or just figure out how something works, that’s STEM in action,” Healey said. “It’s about being curious, solving problems and using your creativity to make the world better.”
Other highlights included a Charter 8th-grader sharing stories from her summer internship at the Coastal Ocean Science Academy and Sustainable Marblehead delivering a school-wide presentation.
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