SJPS students Gideon, Willem and Harry, alongside their dedicated science teacher Alfina Jackson, will participate in the STEM MAD (Make A Difference) Student Showcase – a prestigious annual competition held nationwide between Catholic dioceses.

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This event serves as a platform to celebrate, recognise and promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning initiatives that address real-world problems.

Gideon, Willem and Harry initially caught the attention of judges at the Lismore diocese competition, where their project – the ‘Safety Sensor – earned them gold

The idea was sparked by seeing a chef who utilised car heat to cook a leg of lamb, combined with insights from the ‘Kid Safe’ program the boys encountered in their previous science studies.

Drawing inspiration from these sources, the students collaborated to refine their design with a primary goal of enhancing child and pet safety in the home.

In Brisbane at the Showcase, Gideon, Willem and Harry will present their project to a wider audience of peers and educators.

This is the third year Ms Jackson has guided students from St Joseph’s to participate in the Showcase event.

In the past, students under her guidance have tackled topics ranging from emotional regulation in the classroom to developing a flood warning system following a school drainage incident.
Notably, the previous group won ‘Best Engineered Design’ for their flood warning system.

Ms Jackson thanked her school and community for the ongoing support.

“The school really values what we do in the classroom and is a strong advocate of the STEM program,” she said.

By Kim AMBROSE