As part of their Science project, Year 7 students took part in “Most significant viruses in history”. Divided into teams, students researched and presented on some of the world’s most impactful viruses, including COVID-19, Rabies, HIV, Smallpox, Ebola, and the Spanish Flu.

Each group had a well-prepared and informative presentation, showing both scientific understanding and teamwork. All teams put a lot of effort into their work, but the Ebola team, made up of Una Đedović, Elizaveta Rusinovich and Vitaliia Fedorova, stood out for their exceptional presentation. Not only was their research among the most informative, but their creative demonstration of how easily a virus can spread impressed everyone – they used red paint to symbolically represent the virus, shaking hands with classmates to show how quickly transmission can occur. Their innovative approach earned them special praise for creativity.

Meanwhile, the group that presented on the Spanish Flu received recognition for best teamwork, showing excellent collaboration and coordination throughout their work.

This project served as a valuable reminder of how important it is for students to learn through research, collaboration, and creativity. Engaging in this kind of active learning helps students not only to better understand complex scientific topics but also to develop essential skills such as critical thinking, communication and teamwork.