The 3rd "Autumn Rhyme" Science and Technology Festival in Nanchong City kicks off, and Yingshan students enjoy the Science and Technology Innovation Carnival

On October 27th, the third "Autumn Charm" Science and Technology Festival in Nanchong City, with the theme of "Autumn Charm Children's Creation, Intelligent Enlightenment of the Future", was grandly held at Xicheng Experimental Primary School in Yingshan County. This event is jointly organized by the Nanchong Science and Technology Association, the Zhigong Party Nanchong Municipal Working Committee, and the Yingshan County People's Government. It attracted leaders at all levels of the province, city, and county, relevant department heads, all teachers and students, and parent representatives to participate. A science and technology feast integrating science popularization exhibition, practical experience, and achievement exchange has officially begun.

At 9:30 am, the opening ceremony kicked off with the energetic opening dance "Inspire the prosperous era". Accompanied by the solemn flag raising ceremony, Li Hongbo, Chairman of the Yingshan County Political Consultative Conference, first delivered a speech. He reviewed the historical background of Yingshan's emphasis on culture and education, as well as the development achievements of science and technology innovation in recent years, and encouraged young people to "love science, learn science, and use science". Xu Cheng, Secretary of the Party Group and Vice Chairman of Nanchong Association for Science and Technology, has pointed out the direction for youth science and technology education from the perspective of the city's science and technology development strategy.

The donation ceremony was filled with warmth. The Zhigong Party Nanchong Municipal Working Committee donated the Science and Technology Innovation Fund, and the Nanchong Science and Technology Museum sent a batch of popular science materials to inject substantial support into school science and technology education. In his speech, Guan Haojie, Minister of the Science Popularization Department of the Sichuan Association for Science and Technology, affirmed the important significance of the event in promoting science popularization. Subsequently, Li Ping, Vice Chairman of the Nanchong Municipal Political Consultative Conference and Chairman of the Nanchong Municipal Working Committee of the Zhigong Party, announced the official launch of the Science and Technology Festival. Leaders jointly lit up the "Autumn Charm Science and Technology Lantern", proving this important moment. At the end of the opening ceremony, the technology sitcom "The Little Master of the AI Era" and exciting experimental shows such as liquid nitrogen explosions and plasma cannons allowed the live audience to experience the magical charm of science up close.

After the opening ceremony, the exhibition areas scattered throughout the campus became a "check-in spot" for teachers, students, and parents. On the Party Building Square, the science popularization experiment market created by Nanchong Science and Technology Museum is bustling with activity. In front of 8-10 science popularization booths, interactive experiments such as papermaking, silk fan making, tie dyeing, and water rocket making have attracted a large number of students to participate. The science popularization knowledge Q&A session is even more lively.

The football field and various characteristic exhibition areas on campus are also full of highlights. The obstacle crossing display allows students to experience the immersion of flying from a first person perspective, the F3D aerial competition showcases the speed and maneuverability of model aircraft, and the 3D printing exhibition area intuitively presents the magic of additive manufacturing; In the leather powered model aircraft production area, students understand the principles of aircraft construction through hands-on practice, while the water rocket display area verifies Newton's third law through fun experiments. In addition, there are 9 exhibition areas with unique features, including aerial football, aerospace simulation flight, and static display of model aircraft. Student commentators confidently introduce the exhibits, and there is frequent interaction and applause on site. Science fiction paintings, handwritten posters, and student technology innovation achievement exhibition boards showcase the scientific and technological innovation wisdom and creativity of teachers and students.

As the organizer, Xicheng Experimental Primary School in Yingshan County has always placed science and technology education in an important position since its independent establishment in 2021. The school has established a technology education system of "classroom+club+practice", offering creative programming courses, forming multiple science and technology innovation clubs such as 3D printing, drones, and aerospace models, and building professional venues such as science and technology innovation invention studios and maker studios. With solid educational practice, the students of the school have achieved excellent results in national, provincial, and municipal science and technology innovation competitions, winning a total of 27 national awards, 42 provincial awards, and 27 municipal awards. They have been awarded multiple honors such as "Maker Education Experimental School", "National Youth Programming Ability Level Examination Pilot School", and "Science and Technology Innovation Base School".

The holding of this science and technology festival not only provides a platform for young people to showcase themselves and explore the unknown, but also promotes the integration and sharing of science popularization resources, "said Cao Junfeng, Secretary of the Party Branch of Xicheng Experimental Primary School in Yingshan County. In the next step, the school will continue to deepen science and technology education, let the spirit of innovation take root and sprout on campus, and help more young people light up their dreams of science and technology innovation and strive for a better future. (Zou Gang)