Media Release: National Primary and Lower Secondary Schools’ Science and Technology Quizzes (February 12 and 13, 2026)

by MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
The competition, which features schools from all districts, provides a platform for students to showcase their understanding of various scientific disciplines

The highly anticipated National Science Quizzes are set to return, bringing together the brightest young minds from across the island to compete in an exciting test of scientific knowledge and critical thinking. Organized by the Curriculum and Materials Development Unit (CAMDU), these competitions aim to foster a deeper appreciation for science while encouraging teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving skills among students.

The competition, which features schools from all districts, provides a platform for students to showcase their understanding of various scientific disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.

On January 21, 2026, each district hosted a District Primary Science and Technology Quiz where the winners qualified to compete in the National Primary Schools’ Science and Technology Quiz on February 12, 2026 at the Finance Administrative Centre (FAC) Conference Room from 10:00 a.m.

The competing schools in order of Educational Districts are as follows;

 

Educational District School
1 Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School
2 Vide Bouteille Primary School
3 Tapion Private School
4 Bexon Primary School
5 Richfond Combined School
6 Desruisseaux Combined School
7 Banse La Grace Primary School
8 Fond St. Jacques Primary School

 

The preliminary competitions for the secondary schools, however, followed a different format. The secondary schools were placed in four zones and the top two schools from each zone advanced to the National Lower Secondary Schools’ Science and Technology Quiz which will take place at the Finance Administrative Centre’s Conference Room on February 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The schools competing are as follows;

  • Castries Comprehensive Secondary School
  • Choiseul Secondary School
  • Clendon Mason Memorial Secondary School
  • Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School
  • Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School
  • Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School
  • St. Mary’s College
  • Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

 

For more information on the National Science Quizzes, including schedules and participation details, please contact Ms. Anya James, Curriculum Officer for Natural Sciences at anya.james@camdu.edu.lc or telephone (758) 717-6786.

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