{"id":1164,"date":"2025-11-21T14:49:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T03:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/cghs\/?post_type=article&#038;p=1164"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T03:49:16","slug":"science","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/cghs\/article\/science\/","title":{"rendered":"Science"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STANSW Science Competition Success<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year 8 Students Excel in State-Wide Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are delighted to announce outstanding achievements by two exceptional Year 8 Science students in the prestigious STANSW Science Competition. This rigorous competition required students to design an original experiment, conduct thorough research, and present a comprehensive analysis of their findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 500 students from across New South Wales participating, the competition showcased the state&#8217;s brightest young scientific minds. We are immensely proud that both of our students were recognised for their exceptional work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Award Recipients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/10\/Gwyneth-Surawski.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Gwen Surawski \u2013 Distinction<\/strong><br>Gwen&#8217;s investigation, titled &#8220;Turning Waste into Growth: A Comparative Study of Urine-Derived and Commercial Fertilisers for Sustainable Agriculture,&#8221; demonstrated remarkable scientific ambition and environmental awareness. Her research compared the effectiveness of alternative fertiliser sources, contributing to the important conversation about sustainable agricultural practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:16% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/Annabella-Xu.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Annabella Xu \u2013 Commendation<\/strong><br>Annabella&#8217;s investigation explored the biological process of osmosis through an innovative experiment using gummy bears as her experimental medium. Her creative approach to demonstrating this fundamental biological concept impressed the judges.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Independent Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both students independently designed, conducted, and completed their investigations from start to finish, demonstrating exceptional initiative, scientific rigour, and analytical skills. Their achievements reflect CGHS&#8217;s ongoing commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations&nbsp;to Annabella and Gwen on these outstanding accomplishments!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-936x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-936x1024.jpg 936w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-274x300.jpg 274w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-768x841.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-1403x1536.jpg 1403w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416-137x150.jpg 137w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/90\/2025\/11\/1000012416.jpg 1871w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STANSW Science Competition Success Year 8 Students Excel in State-Wide Competition We are delighted to announce outstanding achievements by two exceptional Year 8 Science students in the prestigious STANSW Science Competition. This rigorous competition required students to design an original experiment, conduct thorough research, and present a comprehensive analysis of their findings. 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