By Ujjwala Siddapur for BIS Mumbai 

Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Lonavla, came alive on November 10 as its terrace turned into a buzzing science arena for the school’s annual Science Exhibition. Students showcased projects that proved how curiosity, skill, and teamwork can create genuine innovation.

Judges Mrs Slomy Biju and Bro. Melton Suares examined each display with keen attention. Mrs Biju praised the participants for their originality and scientific clarity, saying, “The projects were innovative and reflected a deep understanding of concepts.” Bro. Suares added, “The students have shown great potential and a strong link between theory and practice.”

The exhibition featured three main categories — Applied Science, Environment Management, and Electrical Circuits — each offering a glimpse into young minds at work.

In Applied Science, students presented renewable-energy prototypes, solar-powered devices, and water-purification systems designed to solve real-world problems. The Environment Management section focused on conservation and sustainability, featuring models on reducing plastic waste, recycling materials, and promoting eco-friendly lifestyles. In Electrical Circuits, participants demonstrated precision and creativity with working models, smart wiring systems, and inventive circuit designs.

Teachers guided students through weeks of preparation, turning the terrace into a laboratory of ideas. The exhibition attracted parents, alumni, and visitors who admired the confidence and skill of the young presenters. The steady flow of explanations, questions, and demonstrations gave the event a lively pace that reflected genuine engagement.

At the closing ceremony, the judges announced the winners, who received certificates and prizes for outstanding work. Applause filled the terrace as students celebrated not only the awards but the experience of discovery itself. The event’s success lay in its energy — in the way students explained, argued, and defended their ideas with clarity and enthusiasm.

Principal and staff members commended the students and teachers for their hard work, emphasising that such initiatives strengthen scientific thinking and encourage responsible innovation.

As daylight faded over the Lonavla hills, the terrace still buzzed with excitement. The Science Exhibition at Don Bosco Lonavla had once again proved that when young people are given space to explore, they don’t just learn science — they create it.