Jun Kwon was recognised as an “Emerging Scientist” for his work on the mysterious magnetic properties of oxygen at low temperatures, and received $200 from the University of Canterbury.

The annual Sanford Science & Technology Fair attracted four Roncalli students, three from Yr 10, Megan Small, Emillea Tate and Gabriel van Royen, who extended their science investigation as part of a Fair Testing unit in class, and Jun Kwon from Yr 12, who was inspired to further test an idea that he had learnt about in class. 

They all creatively presented their investigations on a board, and were asked to speak to a number of judges regarding their findings. All four students received awards. The three Yr 10 students earned a “Science Day Out” organised by the ARA Institute of Canterbury, valued at $150 each, while Gabriel van Royen also received a Silver Award for his research into the effects of colloidal silver on the ‘non’-growth of bacteria. 

Jun Kwon was recognised as an “Emerging Scientist” for his work on the mysterious magnetic properties of oxygen at low temperatures, and received $200 from the University of Canterbury.

The Sanford Science & Technology Fair committee awarded $11,000 in cash prizes this year. It is hoped that more young Roncalli scientists will feel inspired to enter their investigations in future years, and earn a greater share of this prize fund.