Two months after securing top honours at the VINLEC National Science Fair, Windsor Primary School students’ plant-based battery technology has impressed at a regional science competition.
Four students of Windsor Primary School — Donray Greaves, Ajene King, Zhi-Jason Hannaway and Kyra Haynes — took part in the Young Environmental Scientist (YES) Macmillan Caribbean Competition.
This regional event brought together talented young minds from across the Caribbean and the Windsor students were recognised for their innovative ideas and project.
The school placed 4th overall in the primary level category behind Guyana (3rd), Jamaica (2nd) and Trinidad and Tobago (1st).
The Windsor students’ project was recognised for their innovative project, and impressed judges with their sustainable and renewable plant-based battery technology made from non-toxic locally available materials.
The YES Competition, organised by Macmillan Caribbean, is a prestigious regional event designed to empower and inspire young minds.
The competition serves as a platform for students to showcase their creativity, innovative projects, and problem-solving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a strong emphasis on sustainability.
By engaging participants in hands-on research and project development, the competition encourages critical thinking and fosters a deeper appreciation for environmental conservation and scientific inquiry.
“The students’ success at the YES Macmillan Caribbean Competition holds great significance, not only for their school but for St. Vincent and the Grenadines as a whole,” the school said in press release.
“Their impressive fourth-place finish on the regional stage highlights the growing strength of STEM education in the country and the potential of young Vincentians to compete at an international level.”
The school said the students’ achievement serves as an inspiration to other students, encouraging greater participation in science and innovation.
“It reinforces the importance of hands-on learning, research, and critical thinking — key skills needed to drive technological advancements and sustainable development in the Caribbean.”