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National School Science Essay Competition for South African School Pupils

2010 Essay Form Download

Results of 2010 Competition

Topic : ‘Stem cell research: what, in your opinion, are some of the opportunities and challenges’
1.  *Kate Muckart , Grade 11, St Marys DSG Kloof
2.  Richard Burman, Grade 12, Rondebosch Boys High School
3.  Jaimee van Niekerk, Grade 12, Wynberg Girls High School
Merit Awards :
Ilan Kirkel, Grade 12, Hirsch Lyons Boys High School
Mark Hodgson, Grade 10, St David’s Marist, Inanda
Julia Green, Grade 12, Wynberg Girls High School

Topic : ‘Biodiversity : why does it matter to South Africa?' 
1.  *Chelsea Tucker, Grade 11, St Andrew’s School for Girls, Bedfordview
2.  Kirsten Dey, Grade 11, St Mary’s D.S.G. Kloof
3.  Nicola Suttle, Grade 12, Wynberg Girls High School
Merit Awards :
Mohlakudishe Ramontja, Grade 11, Bopedi Bapedi High School
Claudine Jordaan, Grade 11, Hoer Volkskool, Potchestroom
Aqeela Meer, Grade 10, Parktown High School for Girls

Topic : ‘Will nanotechnology revolutionise the way we detect and cure disease in South Africa?’
1.  Abigail Janisch, Grade 11, Kings School Linbro Park,
2.  Andrew Beeton, Grade 11, St Stithians Boys College
3.  Lee Cackett, Grade 11, St Mary’s DSG
Merit Awards :
Nicholas Cuthbertson,  Grade 11, St Stithians Boys College
Lesedi Chibvupe, Grade 11, LIIVHA Combined School
Yumna Gaibee, Grade 11, Parktown High School for Girls 

Primary School Topic - ‘South Africa has a wealth of medicinal plants.  How best can these plants be exploited for modern medicine while still protecting our biological resources?’
1.  Shannon de Vries, Grade 7, Bryandale Primary School
2.  Amber Godsell, Grade 7, Kings School Linbro Park, Linbro Park
3.  Trent Panzera, Grade 6, Bryandale Primary School
Merit Award : Shassie Janisch, Grade 7, Kings School Linbro Park, Linbro Park

* for publication in the Transactions of the Royal Society of SA

Results of 2009 Competition

Topic : ‘2009 is the International Year of Astronomy.   Why do you think Astronomy is important for South Africa?’
1.  *Abigail Janisch, Grade 10, Kings School Linbro Park,
2.  Prudence Makololo, Grade 12, Taxila Secondary School, Limpopo
3.  Cameron Dinnie, Grade 10, St David’s Marist, Inanda
Merit Awards :
Evonia Mabitsela, Grade 12, Harry Oppenheimer Agricultural High School, Limburg;
Buhlebethu Hlatshwayo, Grade 10, The National School of the Arts, Braamfontein;
Julian Mamabolo, Grade 12, Capricorn High School, Polokwane;
Cara Nicoll, Grade 9, Oakhill School, Knysna;
Siphesihle Ndamase, Grade 12, Umtata High School, Eastern Cape.

Topic : ‘Biofuels versus Food Security : discuss these topics in the context of present day  South Africa.’
1.  *Michael Gustavo, Grade 10, St David’s Marist, Inanda.
2.  Laurryn Ah Yui, Grade 11, Kingswood College, Grahamstown
3.  Remofilwe Motlhabane, Grade 10, Letsatsing Science High School, Mmabatho.
Merit Awards :
Cindy Stephens, Grade 11, Danville Park Girl’s High School;
Abigail Branford, Grade 11, Kingswood College, Grahamstown.

Topic : ‘The world is undergoing a crisis in energy supply : can we find a practical alternative to hydrocarbon fuels?’
1.  Jessica Stamp, Grade 11, Epworth High School, Scottsville 
2.  Kelly Evans, Grade 11, St Mary’s DSG, Kloof 
3.  Robyn Daniels, Grade 11, Danville Park Girls’ High, Durban North.
Merit Awards :
Lauren Kirk-Cohen, Grade 11, Ct Cyprians School, Cape Town;
Abigail Davies, Grade 11, St Mary’s DSG, Kloof;
Stuart Ingledew, Grade 10, St David’s Marist Inanda, Northlands.

Primary School Topic - ‘What are the best ways of protecting South Africa's unique animal and plant life?’
1.  Amber Godsell, Grade 6, Kings School Linbro Park, Linbro Park
2.  Shassie Janisch, Grade 6, The Kings School Linbro Park.
3.  Kerry Bellairs, Grade 7, Bryandale Primary School, Bryanstan.
Merit Awards :
Kayla Rix, Grade 7, Bryandale Primary School, Bryanston;
Shannon de Vries, Grade 6, Bryandale Primary School, Bryanston;
Jamie Cottrell, Grade 7, The Kings School Linbro Park.

* for publication in the Transactions of the Royal Society of SA

E D STURROCK
COMPETITION CONVENER

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