Innovation Franklin is passionate about supporting the creativity and problem-solving skills of young people, and we are always inspired by the innovation happening in schools. That’s why we are proud to sponsor the Pukekohe Intermediate STEM Fair, where Year 7 and 8 students showcased their incredible ideas and projects.
Board member Brendan Wood had the privilege of judging the overall winner, while John Gasson awarded the Innovation Franklin Trophy and $100 prize to Tyler for his project: “Water you Waiting For. Leaf it to Me.”
The fair was full of remarkable entries across multiple categories. Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended students — your creativity, hard work, and innovation blew us away!
2025 Y7 & Y8 STEM Finals
Sponsored by Innovation Franklin
Prizes
Top overall STEM winner: $100
Y7 1st place Scientific Investigation winner: $100
Y7 1st place Technological Device winner: $100
Y8 1st place Scientific Investigation winner: $100
Y8 1st place Technological Device winner: $100
Year 8 – Scientific Investigation
🥇 Ryan – Loaf it or Leave It
🥈 Rona – Holey Moley: Are kawakawa leaves good for bread?
🥉 Vann – Are Birds Colour Blind?
HC: Joseph – How does soil pH affect plant growth?
HC: Felicity – A Winning Wick of Wood and Wax
HC: Chase – Coconut Oil: Hype or Healing Agent?
Year 8 – Technological Device
🥇 Tyler – Water you Waiting For. Leaf it to Me
🥈 Axel – Sku-Fu-sto-padi Anti Drawer Jammer
🥉 Davin – The Vertical Lunch Box
HC: Iggy – Rover Rope
Year 7 – Technological Device
🥇 Stirling – Lego Sorter
🥈 Nicholas – Liphone
🥉 Zahra – Paw-Some Treat Dispenser
HC: Oliver – Windmill Power Boat
Year 7 – Scientific Investigation
🥇 Anna – Biogas Balloon Blow Up
🥈 Kingsley – Focus in Motion
🥉 Meela – Waste to Taste
HC: Zoe – The Great Ice Melt
HC: Nathan – What’s Your Gaming Power Hour?
A huge well done to every student who took part — your creativity and innovation inspire us and our community!
