Afterschool Frontiers Program inspires student-led design of a new NFC monetary system
Fueled by his fascination with Suica and other contactless payment systems, one of our Year 8 students delved into the underlying technology. Through brainstorming sessions and mentorship through the afterschool Frontiers Program, an intriguing concept emerged: a comprehensive school-wide monetary system.
This system would allow students to accrue credits for exemplary classroom behavior, which could then be redeemed for various privileges, such as extending homework deadlines or avoiding cleanup duties. These credits would be conveniently stored on personalized IC cards.
In pursuit of this ambitious vision, this Laurus student is currently on a self-guided journey to master Python with guidance by a mentor, while exploring the realm of NFC (near field communication) devices and their practical applications. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact his innovative system may bring to our school. The program’s objective is to empower students to conduct independent research, guided not only by our excellent specialty teachers but also by external researchers and industry experts.
About the Frontiers Program
At Laurus International, we have the ambition to create a learning environment where curiosity is nurtured into passion. True to this endeavor, The Frontiers Program was developed to provide secondary school students with the opportunity to foster these initial interests, transforming them into life-long vocations that will influence their paths far into the future. Learn more about joining the Frontiers Program here.
