Students from Cromwell Community College in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, were delighted to be invited to the Houses of Parliament to present their findings on reducing carbon emissions.
 
Cromwell Community College was one of just six schools selected out of 1,200 to attend this prestigious event.
 
The event was organised by the Royal Society and gave the young people the opportunity to meet influential figures in the field of science and education.
 
Six students from Cromwell - Lennon Bodnar, Eden-Leigh Bodnar, Erin Bailey, Flynn Bailey, Olivia Pilat and David Polley - made the journey down to London to showcase their research in front of Members of Parliament, policymakers and distinguished scientists. 
 
The students met Sir Adrian Smith PRS, President of The Royal Society and Dame Dr Maggie Aderin DBE, a world-renowned space scientist, author and television presenter. 
 
They also met Labour MP Helen Hayes, Chair of the Education Committee, who shared valuable insights into the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
 
The young people from Cromwell had been working on their carbon emissions project for the past 12 months and had support from the school’s STEM ambassador, Lisa King from AstraZeneca.
 
They were accompanied on the trip to London by science teacher Oliver Clarke and Deputy Head of Science Faculty, Nisha Mohamed, who co-lead the school’s STEM Club, as well as by Ms King.
 
Nisha Mohamed, Deputy Head of Science Faculty at Cromwell Community College, said: “It was a tremendous honour to be invited to Parliament, and we were very proud to see our students give their presentation so confidently.
 
“The trip was testament to our students’ hard work and innovative approach to tackling climate change.
 
“We would like to thank AstraZeneca for their ongoing support and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a positive environmental impact.”
 
Jane Horn, Executive Headteacher of Cromwell Community College, said: “This experience not only highlights the importance of our STEM Club but also reinforces our school’s commitment to fostering a sustainable future through education and innovation. 
 
“It would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of our dedicated staff and the enthusiasm of our students. Well done to everyone involved in this trip!”