We recently held the second annual trust-wide Science Competition. The competition aimed to enrich the science curriculum and increase pupil engagement while also raising parent awareness of our science curriculum.

 

The competition was open to all 5500 pupils, with entries divided into two categories:

 

• Early Years/Key Stage 1 (EYFS/KS1) were invited to create a project on anything science-related. Pupils could choose any area of science/scientist that interests them.
• Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils were asked to create a project about a physicist, past or present, and famous or someone known to them. Pupils had to research their chosen physicist and create a drawing/model/painting of them with an explanation of why they chose them and why they are inspirational.

 

The response was overwhelming, with a total of 396 entries received - 208 from EYFS/KS1 and 188 from KS2.

 

Winning entries

After careful evaluation based on creativity, independence, articulation, quality of content, and impact, the winners were announced.

 

Hallie from Cranham Primary School emerged victorious in the KS2 category. Hallie produced a wonderful display about her great great uncle, Douglas (Jim) Phelps. He served in the RAF as a flight engineer and worked on the Blue Streak Rocket in Australia! Jim’s role also included the development of post office machines, computers and spy devices.

 

Callie from Cutnall Green CE Primary School took the top spot in the EYFS/KS1 category. Callie created a volcano using a clay mould, which was beautifully painted. Callie’s volcano came with instructions on how to create an eruption! She was very articulate when explaining her project and was rightly very proud.

 

Both showcased amazing creativity and a passion for science.

 

A big thank you to all participants for their fantastic projects and to our dedicated science leads for their support.

 

The science competition is just one of many trust-wide enrichment projects taking place this year. Other exciting initiatives include a dance festival, an art project, a math championship, and the box car rally, which won the STEM Project of the Year award in 2024 and was a finalist for the award again in 2025.