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.         

One copy of each entry should be submitted. For electronic entries, one copy should be submitted via post or email to the Education Department. 

Both group and individual entries are eligible.

All entries must be accompanied by an individual, correctly completed entry form, otherwise they will not be valid. Entry forms are available as a downloadable PDF document, however should you require a Word document please email the Education Department.

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!
• Please be careful not to use any copyrighted material in competition entries, for example commercial music. Any use of copyrighted material will immediately invalidate an entry. For further guidelines on copyright law please use the link provided which offers information associated with the use of copyrighted material. 

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

Best International 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.