We are very proud of S2 students Foivos Syrris-Tsompanopoulos and Miron Myroshnychenko, for winning ‘Best Prototype’ for their ‘Walking Electricity’ submission to the Science Symposium. These ‘clever clogs’ built their own clever clogs that charge a battery with every step! The project involved scientific theory, experimentation, and plenty of team work. They used piezoelectric materials embedded in the soles of shoes to generate electricity as the wearer walks. This electricity is then stored in a compact battery, making it a practical and eco-friendly solution for personal energy needs.
Matej Hradec in S2 also did us so proud at the Science Symposium, becoming a junior finalist for his project ‘Upcycling Waste: The Conversion of Polystyrene Plastic into an Aromatic Flavourant’. Matej’s innovative project tackled the pressing issue of plastic waste by exploring a method to transform polystyrene, a common pollutant, into a valuable resource. Through a series of chemical processes, he successfully converted the plastic into an aromatic liquid with a strong cinnamon scent and an unexpected glue byproduct with strong adhesive properties.
Congratulations to Matej on his fantastic work! Thank you to the teachers and lab technicians for the great support they provided these students, particularly Rolando Cavagnoli who accompanied them on the trip and their Integrated Science teacher, Prof.Dudal.
