2026 Science Writing - Commemorative Topic Prize Winners
Proudly sponsored by the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation
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80 years since the discovery of Spriggina
The Oliphant Science Awards, in partnership with the Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation, present a special commemorative Science Writing Topic celebrating 80 years since one of South Australia’s most extraordinary scientific discoveries.
2026 Commemorative Science Writing Topic:
“Discovering Spriggina: South Australia’s Window into Life’s Beginnings”
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Primary Prize Winner
Trystan La Fou
Burnside Primary School
Project: Discovering Spriggina
Secondary Prize Winner
Yesha Patel
Glenunga International High School
Project: Spriggina: Palaeontological Secrets Discovered in Stone
2026 Science Writing - Commemorative Topic Highly Commended
Primary Highly Commended
Benjamin Ghabriel
Burnside Primary School
Project: Discovering Spriggina
Madeleine Ghabriel
Burnside Primary School
Project: Discovering Spriggina
Secondary Highly Commended
Harris Zi-Rong Cheong
Pembroke School - Middle School
Project: Discovering Spriggina: South Australia's Window Into Life's Beginnings
William Maddern
Immanuel College
Project: Interviewing Spriggina
Alina Thai
St Aloysius College
Project: Discovering Spriggina