SCORES of learners, scientists and guardians this week thronged Brookside International College in Ruwa for a science fair that saw 24 learners exhibiting.
The learners, all from Brookside International College, showcased their prowess in understanding Science and Robotics as denoted by their exhibitions which gave adjudicators a torrid time in determining the wining project.
However, the pair of Micah Chiwunduza and Jayden Gwavava (in Form 2) emerged the winners after their Water Filtration System project mesmerised the adjudicators.
The winners’ project was based on purifying dirty water using natural means, especially in rural areas.
“We used natural resources like charcoal as a way of purifying dirty water. We are happy to be the winners at this fair,” Chiwunduza told NewsDay Weekender.
Kendra Kanzara was the runner up with her project titled “Autonomous Navigation”.
Kanzara invented a vehicle fixed with ultrasonic sensors to avoid road traffic accidents during congestion as the vehicle senses a possible collision.
Ariel Tembo was awarded the second runner-up prize for her project in which she exhibited a generator giving power using both cold and hot temperatures.
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Emmanuel Katsere, a Science teacher at Brookside International College, said the fair is meant to motivate the spirit of innovation in students.
“The main motivation behind organising this Science Fair was to cultivate a spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation among our learners,” he said.
“We wanted to provide them with a practical platform to apply theoretical knowledge, engage in problem-solving, and develop critical-thinking skills.
“Furthermore, the fair encourages collaboration, communication and creativity — key competencies for success in the modern scientific and technological world.”
Added Katsere: The Science Fair showed significant improvement in both the quality and diversity of projects presented.
“Learners demonstrated a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and showed greater confidence in their presentations.
“Participation levels also increased, reflecting growing enthusiasm within the school community.”
One of the adjudicators, Knowledge Chikundi, who is also the founder of Science Buskers Festival, urged learners to keep on trying innovations for the betterment of their lives.
“Science and innovation is now the in-thing and a lot of young people are earning a living through it,” he said.
“We have a lot of success stories of local young people who have become household names in the field of Science, and I urge these learners not to tire, but to keep on pursuing their dreams.”
Chikundi, who is also the director at Zimbabwe Science Fair, invited young scientists at Brookside International College to take part in an exhibition to be held in Harare in February.
Although Brookside International College is in its first year of inception, the primary school has been running since 2021.
It has established itself as a beacon school in the area and has a reputation for teaching methods and initiatives that are progressive and align with modern global practice.
