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Manawatu Science and Technology Fair Manawatu

The Manawatu Science and Technology Fair
The Manawatu Science and Technology fair is about encouraging students from year 0 to year 13 to think about the world around them. With a love for Science and Technology at the heart of most projects, students learn valuable skills in data collection, critical thinking, problem solving and innovation to name but a few, that builds confidence and strong student ownership of their projects and results.
This year Amanaki STEM Academy had a few students enter the competition and all our students came away with a multitude of prizes. We are incredibly proud of the following students:
Nathan Emeck – PNBHS Year 13
- Fonterra High Distinction Prize
- Massey University School of Fundamental Sciences Prize 1st Place in Secondary Biology
- Massey University Internship Prize
- NZ Institute of Chemistry Education Trust Prize - 1st Place
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples Vaka Science Excellence Award – 1st Place Science (Biology),
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples Vaka Science Excellence Award - 3rd Place (Engineering)
- Manawatu Science & Technology Fair – Approval prize
A big thank you to Dr. Palatasa Havea, ASA Chairman, for helping to mentor Nathan throughout his project.
Juliet Fakahau + Emily Vickerman – PNGHS Year 12
- Fonterra High Distinction Prize
- Massey University Internship Prize
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples Vaka Science Excellence Award – 1st Place (Technology)
- Massey University Enterprise Indigenous enterprise prize
Olioni Taumoepeau – PNBHS Year 10
- Fonterra High Distinction Prize
- Fonterra Science and Technology Prize – 3rd place
- Massey University Internship Prize
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples Vaka Science Excellence Award – 1st Place (Engineering),
- Ministry for Pacific Peoples Vaka Science Excellence Award 2nd Place (Technology)
A special thank you to Ian Tairea, ASA Tutor, at Tai Wananga TuToa for mentoring Olioni through his project.