Students from a Dorset school conquered the National Big Bang Competition.
Two teams from the Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester took home major prizes at the UK's largest STEM competition, impressing judges with innovative projects addressing environmental challenges.
The PropaGro team – comprising Year 12 students Laila Golledge, Ellen Rooke, Summer Tampling, Maja Nitecka, Isla Rollett, Olivia Hyde, and Lucy Harrieson – received the Senior Engineers of the Year Award.
Their winning idea was a unique mechanism intended to aid mangrove growth, known for environmental and protective abilities.
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Meanwhile, Poseidon’s Power – the brainchild of two Year 9 students, Chloe Elliott-Tinsley and Rosie Viney – focused on harnessing wave movement to generate renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions.
The project triumphed over entries from all secondary school year groups nationwide, securing the Energy Institute Sustainability Award.
Describing the students as making a significant impact with their invention, a school spokesperson said: "Their dedication and determination to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges is truly remarkable.
"Through their creativity, boundless enthusiasm, and unwavering commitment to their projects, they are not only making a difference today but also inspiring hope for tomorrow.
"They remind us that the future of our planet is in capable, passionate hands."
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