Secondary School Entries

Pupils must submit a piece of work that communicates any aspect of science of interest to them to a chosen audience outside of their peer group. 

Entries can be in any format, including:

• school science magazine (in print or online)
• contribution to a general magazine (in print or online)
• PowerPoint presentation
• web pages.        

Four copies of each entry should be submitted. For electronic entries, a hard copy version should also be submitted. 

Both group and individual entries are eligible.

Criteria for Judging:

• Nature and accuracy of science covered 
  
• Appropriateness to target audience 
  
• Quality of writing (please note: spelling and grammar will be judged!) 
  
• Originality and creativity 
  
• Quality of production          

Shortlisting will be undertaken by RSC staff. Final decisions will be made by Bill Bryson and the RSC President.

All entries must be accompanied by an individual, correctly completed entry form, otherwise they will not be valid. 

Top tips

Some handy hints to help get the most from your entries!

• All spelling and grammar should be checked before the entry is submitted - this will be judged!
• Pupils should think carefully about their target audience and tailor their entries accordingly - for example with regard to the length, language and scientific pitch
• Any copy and paste jobs will be disregarded by the judges - pupils need to use their own words!

Best Primary entry: £500 for school + £100 divided between the winning students

Best Secondary entry: £500 for school + £100 divided between the winning students

Best overall entry: £500 for school + £100 divided between the winning students

All winners will be invited to an prize-giving ceremony in London, where the awards will be made.