LVS Oxford’s Triumph at Begbroke Science Park Innovation Showcase

26 Mar 2025

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In March 2025, Year 9 and 10 science students from LVS took part in the Begbroke Science Park Innovation Showcase, competing against other local schools in a test of creativity and problem-solving.

The Challenge:

  • Students were randomly assigned a topic—LVS students received: “New wood nanofiber biomaterial steals strength record from spider silk.”
  • Their task was to transform this cutting-edge scientific concept into a viable business or commercial product.
  • With just 45 minutes and no access to phones or laptops, they had to rely entirely on creativity and teamwork.

The Competition:

  • Teams pitched their ideas to an audience and a panel of judges, followed by a Q&A session.
  • They also explored the Engineering and Applied Science research laboratories, gaining further insight into real-world innovation.

The Winning Idea:

LVS students conceptualized an advanced armour made from the groundbreaking material and named it “INVINCEABLE.” Their ingenuity, teamwork, and presentation skills impressed the judges—securing first place!

The Outcome:

🏆 LVS students were crowned winners!
📜 Each participant received a certificate.
🏆 The team proudly brought home an impressive trophy.

🍕 To celebrate their success, the winners enjoyed pizza and pop when they returned to school!

A huge well done to all involved—your hard work and creativity truly shone! 🎉

Year 9: Evan Davis and Raymond Gregory

 Year 10: Jocelyn Goffey, Jake Payne, Serene Touma, Jasmin Shah, Seb Wehbe, Harry Wigginton

Not forgetting their science teacher Gladies Jayaraman Nair!

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