18/08/2026
π’ We are excited to share some extraordinary news with our Pinnacle College community!
This year, Pinnacle College students have achieved an incredible double success at the 2026 SASTA Oliphant Science Awards, receiving the prestigious Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award in both the Primary and Secondary categories.
The Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Awards are presented to the two best Primary and two best Secondary entries, making them among the most significant recognitions for emerging young scientists.
π Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award (Primary) β Selim Farukshin
Our Year 6 student, Selim Farukshin, has received a Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award for his innovative "Drink from Air" project.
He was also recognised through the Rowe Scientific Regional Science & Engineering Awards. Selim's project explores collecting water from atmospheric moisture, inspired by the Namib Desert beetle's ability to collect water from fog. His invention uses a cooled metal plate to condense water vapour, while an Arduino system monitors temperature and humidity, calculates the dew point and controls the device.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIp2EyWzuYA
This follows Selim's outstanding success last year, when his Smart Greenhouse project won first place in South Australia in the Models & Inventions category.
His latest achievement demonstrates his passion for science, programming, engineering and solving real-world problems through innovation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW_Lxhgibfw
π Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award (Secondary)
We are equally delighted to celebrate our Year 10 student, from Golden Grove campus, who received the prestigious Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award for her outstanding "BIOFLOW-M Adaptive Modular Biogas Recovery System".
She was also recognised with the Rowe Scientific Regional Science & Engineering Award and the COβ and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award, highlighting the scientific significance and environmental impact of her work.
A Remarkable Double Achievement!π
What makes this year's results particularly special is that Pinnacle College has received the Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award and Rowe Scientific Regional Science & Engineering Award in both categories β Primary and Secondary.
Selim Farukshin β Primary (Year 6)
Secondary Student (Year 10)
More Pinnacle College Success!πΏ
We are also delighted to celebrate our students, who have been recognised as prize winners in the Year 9β10 "Models & Inventions" category with their "Geodesic Wind Turbine" project.
Their final placing will be announced at the official awards ceremony on 16 October, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements even further.
A huge congratulations to Selim & others on their outstanding achievements!
We are incredibly proud of all our students and look forward to celebrating them at the 2026 SASTA Oliphant Science Awards ceremony on 16 October.
What an incredible year for STEM at Pinnacle College!π¬ π