GROSVENOR Boys’ High School’s learners were struck with eureka moments when the school hosted its science fair on April 29. The fair presented an opportunity for Grade Eight and Nine learners to exhibit their various experiments and theoretical concepts.

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Dr Tash Naidoo, head of the maths and science department, said that the fair saw around 160 participants. 

“⁠The science fair was aimed at stimulating the curiosity of learners, by getting them to ask questions and suggest ways of making socio-economic situations better, as well as to make use of technology in the right way. Learners were allowed to pursue any field of science that intrigued them. This also helped to stimulate themselves in fields that would assist in their subject choice selection,” said Dr. Naidoo. 

The diversity of the projects was notable, encompassing everything from meticulously crafted models to comprehensively researched theoretical constructs. Collectively, these pieces provided clear evidence of the learners’ capacity for both practical application and creativity. Dr. Naidoo said a significant number of the learners focused their pieces towards addressing real-life challenges using a combination of their creativity and scientific knowledge.

Naidoo said they have concluded judging the poster and models but are still in the process of judging the written reports and will announce the winners thereafter. 

“I am very proud of these learners who have taken the initiative to research everyday life situations and investigate ways of making it better. Their creativity and ability to embrace digital platforms are stepping stones to a bright future,” she said.

The science fair showcased the learners’ hunger to be problem-solvers. 

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