On Wednesday the 29th of May 2024, a competition was held at the Kirkwall East Church, bringing together schools from all across Orkney to show off their science experiments, participate in some fun STEM activities, and of course compete in the Marble Run.

Seven S1 and S2 pupils were there representing the Academy.
The event heralded many sponsors, including EMEC, Kyloe, Orbital Marine Power and many more, who all set up fun activities for the students to partake in.

“It was very enjoyable and I learned a lot.” said Daniel Moore, an S2 pupil from Stromness Academy.

Each school had displays set up in the main hall, but the real main attraction was the Marble Run. Each school entered their own unique marble run, and whoever’s got the most marbles down in three minutes would win a hefty sum of money.

Although every school did their best, only a couple could take home the prizes.

The winners were:
Stem Challenge: Kirkwall Grammar School (Runner-Up: Evie Community School)
Regional Club of the Year: Stenness Community School (Runner-Up: Shapinsay Community School)
Report by Magnus and Daniel