Year 9 student Asher Ben received a Special Schools Prize for Science at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory recently
Year 9 student Asher Ben travelled to Rutherford Appleton Laboratories in Oxfordshire recently to receive a Special Schools Prize for Achievement in Science. Prizewinners were given an insight into the work carried out at RAL, before the ceremony.
Asher Ben commented, "The whole place was like a small city! Security was very tight. I went into the exhibition hall where there were displays telling us about the things theydid there including astronomy, particle physics, nuclear physics, laser physcis and micro-electronics. Afterwards we heard two lectures and we were all encouraged to pursue a career in science.
After the lectures it was time to receive our prizes. I received a certificate and a list of recommended books. I loved the whole experience - it is an amazing place."
