El Do East, Bon Air Primary win science competition

The Trinidad schools won for their application of scientific knowledge and technological solutions to improve the conditions of their schools and community in the Improving Innovation Capacities in the Caribbean (INVOCAB) competition.

INVOCAB is a three-year project of the National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Scientific Research Council in Jamaica, and is funded by the European Union. Sixteen primary and secondary schools in TT and Jamaica participated in the initiative.

El Dorado East Secondary and Bon Air Government Primary schools were awarded first place last Friday in a ceremony at the Teaching and Learning Complex, UWI, St Augustine.

Four primary schools and four secondary schools benefited from the project.

Among primary schools, Malabar Government Primary took the prize for Most Creative Project; while St Dominic Savio RC was awarded Most Enthusiastic School; with the Gladiator Award going to Santa Rosa Government Primary; and Best Group Hospitality going to Bon Air Government Primary.

In the main awards, Bon Air Government Primary won for their presentation, “Energy Rescue.” Second place went to Santa Rosa Government Primary with their project “Grow My School.” Malabar Government Primary placed third with their project “Mango Time.” Among secondary schools, San Juan North Secondary received the prize for Most Creative Project; while St Augustine Secondary was awarded Most Enthusiastic School; with the Gladiator Award going to St Joseph’s College; and Best Group Hospitality going to El Dorado East Secondary.

In the main awards category, El Dorado East Secondary took first place with with St Augustine Secondary placing and San Juan North Secondary taking third place.