Students from across Meridian Trust came together for the annual Secondary School Science Festival – an inspiring celebration of creativity, enquiry, and collaboration.
Held at Sawtry Village Academy, the event brought together young scientists from all Trust academies, each presenting an investigation they had designed and completed.
Swavesey Village College’s Daniel, William, Jos, and Quinn explored the fascinating world of plants, while Weldon Village Academy’s Mia and Nevena delivered a compelling presentation on Huntington’s disease, raising awareness of this complex genetic disorder.
Sawtry Village Academy students Olivia, Florence, and Amelia investigated the bounce of a squash ball, blending physics with experimental design. Meanwhile, Stamford Welland Academy’s Poppy, Eliana, and Lottie delved into the science behind aeroplane flight, offering a demonstration of aerodynamics.
Northstowe Secondary College’s team, who investigated flower chromatography, was crowned the overall winner, with a team from The Ferrers School named as runners-up.
The festival was judged by two guests: Kim Judge, a representative from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and Jayne Foster from Johnson Matthey. Meridian Trust is grateful for their expert insight and continued support of student science education.
Reflecting on the event, James Brown, Curriculum Director for Science, said: “Across our family of schools, every child in Year 8 completes a science project. The Science Festival brings together our winning school teams to showcase their phenomenal work. It’s inspiring to see their enthusiasm and the depth of their understanding on such a wide range of scientific themes. We are so proud of our students – in our third year of running the event, these are the best projects we’ve seen. I would like to say a particular thanks to our colleagues across the Trust who have made this all possible.”
Swavesey Village College student William shared his thoughts, adding: “It was a nice way to represent the school and learn from and meet other students from across Meridian Trust.”
The festival not only encouraged scientific thinking but also fostered a strong sense of community among the Trust’s schools, highlighting the value of shared learning experiences.
Meridian Trust congratulates all participants for their hard work and enthusiasm in making this year’s event a success.
