Science success at National Academy

The categories included GCE A level Product Design, GCSE Resistant Materials and Graphics and BTEC L3 & L2 Engineering.

Professor Victor Middleton, the President of the Nottingham Society of Engineers, said: “The standard of work is very high and the confidence and knowledge demonstrated by the students is a credit to the Academy”.

This year there was a wide range selection of products on show from architectural models, furniture and engineered tools.

The judges, led by Prof Middleton, selected the following winners.

Overall winner in Sixth Form: Hannah Gretton for her design concept for a new swimming area at Centre Parcs.

Overall winner for Year 12 Engineering Excellence: Jamie Marriott for his precision machining work.

Overall winner in Year 11: Elizabeth Hunt for her game design.

Overall winner for Year 10 Engineering Excellence: Alistair Cross for his engineered tools.