SCHOOLS from around Monmouthshire came together to celebrate the 11th annual Science Fair held at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School.

The event started at 10am and finished at 3pm. This year there were 32 entries from eight different schools with over 120 children taking part to showcase their science skills.

The winners of this year’s Science Fair were: Tamara, Harriet and Belle from Usk Primary School who looked at whether different liquids impact plant growth. In second place was another group from Usk Primary School: Bella, Robin, Sam and Sophia who explored whether mealworms can save our plastic problem. In third place was Osbaston school: Tobin, Macsen, April, Emily, Charlie, Seren, Teddy and Bobbi who conducted their experiment of how polluted the River Monnow is.

Haberdashers' Monmouth students discovered which brand of bubble gum blows the biggest bubbles
Haberdashers' Monmouth students discovered which brand of bubble gum blows the biggest bubbles. (Tindle - Grace Price )
This group looked at how salt can affect the melting speed of ice.
This group looked at how salt can affect the melting speed of ice. (Tindle - Grace Price)
Sonny and Alfie who looked at whether a greenhouse helps the growth of plants
Sonny and Alfie who looked at whether a greenhouse helps the growth of plants. (Tindle - Grace Price)
This group looked at whether liquids impact plant growth
This group looked at whether liquids impact plant growth. (Tindle - Grace Price )
Another group looked at how much bacteria is on pick and mix sweets compared to shop bought sweets.
Another group looked at how much bacteria is on pick and mix sweets compared to shop bought sweets. (Tindle - Grace Price)
This group explored whether home spaces are dirtier than public spaces
This group explored whether home spaces are dirtier than public spaces. (Tindle - Grace Price )
This group looked at which sports ball travels the furthest and why.
This group looked at which sports ball travels the furthest and why. (Tindle - Grace Price )
This group explored the topic of whether price affects performance
This group explored the topic of whether price affects performance. (Tindle - Grace Price)
Haberdashers' Monmouth students looked at whether sound affects materials.
Haberdashers’ Monmouth students looked at whether sound affects materials. (Tindle - Grace Price )
A group from Llanfoist Primary School looked at what milk goes off first.
A group from Llanfoist Primary School looked at what milk goes off first. (Tindle - Grace Price)
Students participate in this year's Science fair
Students participate in this year’s Science fair (Tindle - Grace Price )