Pupil achieves full marks in Gold CREST Award

Jamie B (O, UVI) recently completed a project investigating how the design of a bridge affects its load-bearing capacity.

He started this work in the Physics Academic Perspectives course and finished it in his own free time and school holidays.

For the project, Jamie completed many hours of research into the engineering and physics behind bridges, designed a practical investigation to test the theory and drew conclusions, relating them to the real world. He produced an 8000 word scientific report on his findings showcasing his project-wide skills.

To achieve a Gold CREST Award, a student needs to fulfil at least eleven of the fifteen criteria specified the CREST body, run by the British Science Association, and, impressively, Jamie achieved all fifteen criteria.

The projects are externally assessed and Jamie received the following feedback:

“Your report, was detailed, focused, and showed clear evidence of time, effort, and thoughtful scientific investigation. You demonstrated strong understanding of the science behind your work, excellent research and analysis, and a well-structured approach throughout. Your reflections on learning, problem-solving, and real-world implications were mature and insightful. Congratulations on achieving your Gold CREST Award - a well-deserved result for a comprehensive and high-quality project.”

Many congratulations to Jamie and we wish him well with his university applications for engineering.

Mrs Amy Smiter, Head of Physics