Inquiring young minds at Sapphire Coast Anglican College have been awarded as among the state's best.
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Five primary pupils at SCAC recently participated in the Science Teacher Association NSW Young Scientist Award Program.
They worked especially hard on their investigations, even having to complete them during remote learning in Term 3.
Xavier Louie had a particularly outstanding result with his project titled "Super Soccer".
He researched how the air pressure in a soccer ball could affect how far it rolls after being kicked. His experiment involved a standard "kicker" and tests both outside and indoors with varying air pressures in the ball.
Xavier was awarded the K-6 Science Teachers Association encouragement award and was among 17 finalists from across the country in the BHP Foundation Science and Engineering Awards.
Xavier joined the other national finalists in an online virtual awards ceremony and experience with Dr Erin Graham.
Dr Graham is a CSIRO scientist from Townsville who uses remote sensing, drones, and AI to combat challenges associated with invasive plant and animal species. During this experience Xavier had the opportunity to hear and ask questions to further his interest in STEM.
Student results
Victoria Ireland - Credit Years 3 & 4 Scientific Investigation, Commendation Years 3 & 4 Mathematical Investigation - Project: How Bright is that spot. Victoria investigated which paper is best for producing the brightest colours when using water colour paint.
Jonah Stewart - Commendation Years 3 & 4 Scientific Investigation, Credit Years 3 & 4 Mathematical Investigation - Project: Melody Moods. Jonah investigated if higher pitch music would brighten ones mood.
Sara Wood - Distinction Years 5 & 6 Scientific Investigation, Credit Years 5 & 6 Mathematical Investigation - Project: Magic Manure. Sara investigated and tested which manure is best for helping your vegies grow.
Jeev Randhawa - Credit Years 5 & 6 Scientific Investigation, Credit Years 5 & 6 Mathematical Investigation - Project: Water, Water, Water! Jeev investigated the optimum volume of water and water type to use for successfully flipping a water bottle.
Xavier Louie - Distinction Years 5 & 6 Scientific Investigation, Distinction Years 5 & 6 Mathematical Investigation, Distinction Years 5 & 6 Inventions and Innovations - Project: Supper Soccer. Xavier investigated the best pressure level in a soccer ball for game play.
