Mid Sussex Science Week (MSSW) celebrated its 10th anniversary last week, taking place at The King’s Church on Friday 23rd May, where primary schools from Mid Sussex, predominantly Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath came to showcase their fantastic STEM projects to a panel of judges.

Organised by BSE|3D with the support of BHBPA, Mid Sussex Science Week is a free STEM event for local primary schools in the Mid Sussex area aimed at inspiring the next generation. Mid Sussex Science Week ignites curiosity, inspires innovation and celebrates the incredible world of science and GD Rectifiers was thrilled to be a part of it again this year.

The Chairman of MSSW, Phil Todd, officially opened the event by welcoming our primary schools, STEM Ambassadors, judges and exhibitors.

Eight primary schools were in attendance this year with each school was judged three times by three sets of judges for 12 minutes across two rooms.

Mid Sussex Science Week 2025

GD Rectifiers’ Managing Director Paul Bentley was one of the panel judges and had the pleasure of judging some fantastic projects by all the local primary schools.

Local businesses exhibited in the exhibition hall, including London Gatwick, Wakehurst, Edwards Vacuum, Leap Environment, Bionic Radio, West Sussex County Council and Artemis Marketing.

In the afternoon the judges deliberated over the projects and chose the winners. This year judges chose 1stplace, 2nd place, 3rd place and best presentation. Phil Todd and Richard Cox welcomed Peter Bradbury Co-Founder of MSSW to the stage, and Phil Todd was presented with a trophy for this commitment to MSSW over the past 10 years.

Phil then announced this year’s winners followed by an incredible science show.

Mid Sussex Science Week 2025 Winners

1st place – St Lawrence Primary School for their ‘Marble Rollercoaster’ project.

Awarded a visit to Gatwick’s new STEM centre, trophy and certificate.

2nd place –Holy Trinity Primary School for their ‘Shock Absorber’ project

Awarded exclusive goody bags by London Gatwick.

3rd place – Windmill Primary School (group 2) for their ‘Our Hassocks Water Resource Plan’ project

Awarded penguin soft toys.

Best presentation – London Mead Primary School for their ‘Habitat Heaven’ project.

Awarded an exclusive tour of More Radio.

Congratulations to all this year’s winners. All participants were also given a goody bag supplied by London Gatwick.

Commenting on the event, Paul Bentley said…

“We had another brilliant day at Mid Sussex Science Week this year, where I had the honour of judging some very enthusiastic and knowledgeable Year 5 s and 6s from 8 local primary schools.

Thank you to all the STEM Ambassadors that worked on the projects with the schools! MSSW nurtures the engaging and inquisitive minds of young people and it’s exhilarating to see the talent and future ahead for these pupils. We were proud to be part of the 10th anniversary and appreciate the crucial role this event plays in highlighting all the fantastic careers our STEM industries have to offer.”

Supporting businesses and organisations of MSSW this year included: BSE|3D, London Gatwick, Wakehurst, Edwards Vacuum, Leap Environmental, Bionic Radio, Carpenter Box, Double Media, Easy Jet, Excool, West Sussex County Council, Artemis Marketing, Furnace Design, KLA Architects, Comply Sense, More Radio, SB Improvements, Network Rail, Onyx Geo, Alex Richard Photography, University of Sussex, Ridgeview Wine Estate, UK Thales Group, Burgess Hill Business Park Association (BHBPA), LB Enclosures and GD Rectifiers.

Science Week and STEM events are starting to play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and explorers.

For further information on Mid Sussex Science Week and find out how you can get involved next year please visit the website here.