Science competition winners

As part of British Science Week 2026, students across the school were invited to take part in our photography competition based on the theme “Curiosity – What’s Your Question?”. Pupils from different year groups captured fascinating moments from everyday life, nature, patterns, light, and energy that sparked their scientific curiosity.

Each entry included a photograph alongside a question explaining the curiosity behind the image. The competition encouraged students to look more closely at the world around them and think like scientists by asking thoughtful questions about how things work.

We received a wonderful range of creative and thoughtful submissions, and it was fantastic to see how students used photography to explore scientific ideas. After careful judging, we are delighted to announce that we have selected our Highly Commended pupils as well as our competition winners.

Congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special well done to those whose entries were recognised. The winning and highly commended photographs showcase the curiosity, creativity, and scientific thinking of our students, and we are proud to celebrate their achievements during British Science Week.

 

Highly commended

Ruben S- Reception

Laila T- Year 2

Mya H- Year 3

Jackson M- Year 5

Oliver U- Year 5

 

Winner

Max O- Reception

Why is there sand on the beach? 

 

Liam R- Year 1

 

Theordore E- Year 2

How does this happen to the branches, was it natural or done by humans? 

 

Dexter S- Year 3

How does this torch and glass of water create rainbow colours on the floor?

 

Esme D- Year 4

Why does a flame contain different colours?

 

Hadley F- Year 5

Why do rainbows always form in a curved shape?

 

Kenzo A- Year 6

Why are pantographs preferred over thirdrail systems in many regions?