Thirty teams pitted their wits against each other in this year’s Olympic-themed Final which was held at Charterhouse School, Godalming. Each team of young people aged between 11 - 19 had a bag of materials and 90 minutes to devise a fencing mask with a sword that lights up with one flick on the target. The teams who reached the final had taken part in the grueling regional heats last month involving 69 schools from across the region.
Chief Executive of SATRO, Dr Rebecca Bowden, said, “Schools return to this event year after year. Pupils and their teachers tell us how worthwhile it is in demonstrating understanding of Science and Maths in fun and practical ways. It also helps students understand the importance of teamwork and creativity in science. I urge any organisations that want us to help inspire the scientists and engineers of the future to consider becoming involved by sponsorship, or volunteering.”
Cash prizes for the winning schools this year went to; Trinity School for the aged 11-14 category, with Reigate Grammar School as runners up; Royal Grammar School won the aged 15-16 category with Royal Russell School as runners up and St Paul’s Catholic College won the sixth form prize with More House School as runners up.
A special prize for the highest score at this year’s heats also went to the sixth form team from More House School.
The judges are volunteers who are all experienced scientists and engineers – this year they represented companies from all over the region including QinetiQ, Willmott Dixon, Air Products, Gratte Brothers, Petrofac, Atkins and Frazer-Nash.
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