The Franklin STEM Fair has always been one of our goals, and it's inspiring to see local schools taking initiative by hosting their own events. Recently, Pukekohe Intermediate held their STEM Fair, and we were thrilled to see the incredible creativity on display. Innovation Franklin was proud to support the event by providing a trophy and prizes for the winning projects. Our board members, John Gasson and Brendan Wood, were honoured to attend the prizegiving ceremony and present these awards to the talented students.
A huge congratulations to Amy Beaurain for her project, "Coca-Cola Conspiracy," which took home the Innovation Franklin Innovation Trophy as the top overall project of the show. We are equally proud of all the winners, whose projects showcased remarkable innovation, scientific curiosity, and technological creativity.
Here is a summary of the winners:
Year Seven
- Scientific Investigation
1st: Joseph Hughes - "Water Quality"
2nd: Rona Neal - "Magic Mulch"
3rd: Adam Firdaus - "Bioplastics vs. Synthetic Plastics"
Highly Commended: Chase Payne - "Taming Spice" and Felicity Jarvie - "Perfect Popcorn" - Technological Device
1st (Equal): James Edwards - "Can Kids Power a School?" and Ava Capper - "The Clean Green Hydrogen Machine"
2nd: Davin Harrex - "Camping Dishwasher"
3rd: Dallas Budden - "Enviro Energy"
Year Eight
- Scientific Investigation
1st: Amy Beaurain - "Coca-Cola Conspiracy"
2nd: Allie Denton - "Facts on a Hot Tin Roof"
3rd: Quinn Anderson - "Thermal Showdown"
Highly Commended:- Brooke Gittus - "Perfect Paper Towels"
- Arina Borissenko - "Master Mask"
- Noelle Thomson - "The Battle of the Gladiator Markers"
- Ruby Cooksley - "Stain Stain Go Away"
- Technological Device
1st: Cooper Jackson - "My Safety Light Powered by Wind"
2nd: Abbey Shaw - "Click and Stick, Make Building Quick!"
3rd (Equal): Henry Tremewan - "The Next Page Turner" and Amelia Tremewan - "The iCat"
We are excited to continue supporting the growth of STEM education and events in the Franklin community. Congratulations again to all participants—you inspire us with your innovation and passion!
