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Daily Express
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Keningau students wins Ocean Conservation Creative Contest
Published on: Monday, June 30, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 By: Johan Aziz Text Size: Keningau Students Won Ocean Conservation Creative Competition. KENINGAU: A team of Cosmetology students from Keningau Vocational College (KVC) has been chosen as the champion of the handicraft category in the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition for the youth age group. The results of the competition, organised by the International Youth and Children's Education Association, were officially announced on June 13 this year on its website. The team consists of three final-year students: Bevanny Adelia Benedict, Annyss Anastacia Francis George and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin. Their project is a stool chair made from recycled materials designed to allow beauticians to perform pedicures outdoors. The bench chair was made from plastic bottles filled with old newspapers and plastic bags, tightly bound and reinforced with discarded items such as wood panels, wires, and used clothing. The stool also includes a compartment for storing tools required for foot treatments. They named the chair 'Elegant Throne' to symbolise the importance of creativity and aesthetic elements in creating practical products using recycled materials. The project's concept aligned with the theme of the competition, which is ocean conservation, as plastic waste is one of the main threats to marine life in saltwater and to animals that rely on ocean habitats. The team leader, Bevanny Adelia, stated that the project has the potential to become a social enterprise that can have a positive impact on the environment and the community. The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed immense pride in the students' achievement, noting that the project not only required creativity but also needed to be designed with careful consideration of the materials used, specifically waste materials. He emphasised that vocational college education always prioritises the application of vocational skills and knowledge in innovation. Their competition video can be accessed at:
The Star
19-06-2025
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- The Star
Big win for ocean conservation with ‘Elegant Throne'
Jean-ius idea: (From left) Francis George, Benedict and Nur Nadia Natasya proudly displaying their award-winning upcycled chair. KOTA KINABALU: The combined creativity of three final-year Sabah cosmetology students clinched the top spot in the handicraft category of the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition. A cleverly upcycled 'stool chair' made from discarded plastic bottles, newspapers, bags, wood scraps, wire and rags clothes, the winning work was designed not just for style – it could help beauticians perform outdoor pedicures. Named the 'Elegant Throne', the multifunctional seat even includes a compartment to store pedicure tools. Led by Bevanny Adelia Benedict, with teammates Annyss Anastacia Francis George and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin, the 19-year-olds from the Keningau Vocational College (KVC) won over the judges with their sustainable approach, combining creativity, aesthetics and practicality to address the global issue of plastic waste. 'We wanted to show that even trash can be made useful. This project has given me confidence to create something innovative and practical,' said Benedict, describing her experience as invaluable as she prepares for her final year. The trio drew inspiration from a prototype created by their seniors, which they improved by making it lighter. KVC director Lumang Lang commended the team for embodying the spirit of vocational learning. 'Our students are taught to think critically and act creatively using their technical skills. 'This project demonstrates the power of vocational education in addressing real-world problems through innovation,' he said. The 'Elegant Throne' aligns with the competition's theme of ocean conservation, promoting awareness around the dangers of plastic waste to marine life and ecosystems. The students concluded their over three-minute video presentation with a poignant message that resonated with the judges: 'A simple seat with a simple promise: to waste less and care more.' Organised online by the International Youth and Children's Education Association, the competition drew entries from young innovators worldwide, with the results announced last week on its website.
The Star
18-06-2025
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- The Star
From trash to 'throne': Keningau students bag a top prize in global conservation contest
Teenagers (left to right) Anastacia Francis George, Bevanny Adelia Benedict and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin turned trash to throne and won brought home international award. KOTA KINABALU: The combined creativity of three Keningau Vocational College (KVC) final-year cosmetology students earned them top honours in the handicraft category of the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition. Their winning creation? A cleverly upcycled chair made from discarded plastic bottles, newspapers, bags, wood scraps, wire and old clothes. The multifunctional "Elegant Throne" was designed not just for style but also for functionality, to help beauticians perform pedicures outdoors. It even includes a compartment to store pedicure tools. The competition, organised by the International Youth and Children's Education Association, drew entries from young innovators worldwide. The results were announced on Friday (June 13) via the association's website. Bevanny Adelia Benedict (team leader), Annyss Anastacia Francis George and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin, all 19, wowed judges with their sustainable approach that combined creativity, aesthetics and practicality to address the global issue of plastic waste. 'We wanted to show that even trash can be turned into something beautiful and useful. This project has given me confidence in my ability to create something innovative and practical,' said Benedict. She described the experience as 'invaluable' as she prepares for her final-year project and plans to pursue university studies. The project drew inspiration from a prototype created by their seniors, which the trio improved upon, making it lighter and more comfortable. KVC director Lumang Lang commended the team for embodying the spirit of vocational learning. 'Our students are taught to think critically and act creatively using their technical skills. "This project demonstrates the power of vocational education in addressing real-world problems through innovation,' he said. The 'Elegant Throne' aligns with the competition's theme of ocean conservation, promoting awareness of the dangers of plastic waste to marine life and ecosystems. In their video presentation highlighting their design, the students concluded with a poignant message that resonated with the judges: 'A simple seat with a simple promise – to waste less and care more.' Their work not only won international recognition but also delivered a meaningful reminder that with vision and teamwork, even rubbish can be transformed into hope.
Borneo Post
17-06-2025
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- Borneo Post
Keningau students' chair wins Ocean Conservation Creative Competition
Annyss, Bevanny and Nadia with their upcycled beauticians' bar stool. KOTA KINABALU (June 17): A team of Cosmetology students from Keningau Vocational College (KVC) have been chosen as the champion of the handicraft category in the 2025 International Ocean Conservation Creative Competition for the youth age group. The results of the competition, organized by the International Youth and Children's Education Association, were officially announced on June 13 on its website. The team consists of three final-year students: Bevanny Adelia Benedict, Annyss Anastacia Francis George, and Nur Nadia Natasya Ahmad Zainul Ariffin. Their project is a stool chair made from recycled materials designed to allow beauticians to perform pedicure outdoors. The bench chair was made from plastic bottles filled with old newspapers and plastic bags, tightly bound and reinforced with discarded items such as wood panels, wires and used clothing. The stool also includes a compartment for storing tools required for foot treatments. They named the chair 'Elegant Throne' to symbolize the importance of creativity and aesthetic elements in creating practical products using recycled materials. The project's concept aligned with the theme of the competition, which is ocean conservation, as plastic waste is one of the main threats to marine life in saltwater and to animals that rely on ocean habitats. The team leader, Bevanny Adelia, stated that the project has the potential to become a social enterprise that can have a positive impact on the environment and the community. The college director, Lumang anak Lang, expressed immense pride in the students' achievement, noting that the project not only required creativity but also needed to be designed with careful consideration of the materials used specifically waste materials. He emphasized that vocational college education always prioritizes the application of vocational skills and knowledge in innovation. Their competition video can be accessed at:
Yahoo
30-05-2025
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KC area couple encouraging others to get involved for National Foster Care Month
SHAWNEE, Kan. — A local longtime foster family is encouraging others to get involved. May is National Foster Care Month as thousands of kids across Kansas and Missouri are in need of homes. 'They get adopted or get a good foster home,' Foster Parent Sheri Rice said. 'And it can change a kid's life.' Missouri counties denied state aid for tornado damage She knows firsthand how a supportive foster home can change the trajectory of a child's life. She and her husband, Ron Rice, fostered and adopted their son. They went on to become foster parents to more than 50 kids over the next ten years. Now, this couple has once again opened their home to a 15-year-old who was in a group home. 'People can think they're too old, like us, can do it. It isn't as hard as you might think,' Sheri Rice said. 'We don't always agree because I'm 75 and she's 15, but at the end of the day, she comes and wants her hug.' If the couple hadn't stepped in to foster, Ron Rice said the 15-year-old was at risk of being sent to live in another community. 'If they would've moved her, that would have pretty much been at least not the end, but stopped any frequent visits with her siblings,' he said. There are nearly 700 youth in foster care in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties as of April, according to KVC Kansas. KVC is a family of non-profits designed to strengthen families, prevent child abuse and improve mental wellness. They currently support more than 450 Kansas foster parents. In Missouri, the Dept. of Social Services says more than 11,000 youth are in foster care, hoping for a caring place to temporarily call home. 'It is alarming,' Valencia Eason, supervisor with Foster Case Management at KVC Valencia, said. Eason said the goal of foster care is reunification. 'Support and community is the biggest thing that helps grow and move these families toward reunifying,' Eason said. She said right now, there's a great need for foster parents, like Sheri Rice. She's also on the Board of Foster Care Ministry at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee. She said through donations, they provide support to foster families like food, clothing, furniture, even babysitting. Ron Rice said in the last three years, they've answered more than 300 requests for assistance. 'That does help to make a difference in a child's life,' he said. Sheri Rice said last year, they placed 60 beds in homes. Iconic KCK burger drive-in reopens under new ownership 'Forty-nine of those beds went to families, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and that meant 49 kids got out of foster care because of St. Joseph Church because they were able to provide a bed for them,' Sheri Rice said. 'So that makes my heart happy.' Last year, Foster Care Ministries were in seven parishes in the archdiocese. Now, 12 parishes provide support to foster families. 'Sometimes just having that support will keep a family from stopping foster care or keeps them from taking kids in because they won't have support,' Sheri Rice said. 'And we provide that, we try to help them.' If you're interested in fostering or adopting or want to find a way to use your gifts to give back, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
