We are immensely proud of our Year 10 pupils who recently attended the John Taylor High School Forensic Science Competition. Competing against teams within the John Taylor MAT, our pupils showcased exceptional skills and teamwork in a challenging investigative scenario.

The competition revolved around a simulated plane crash investigation to determine if it was an accident or murder. With 6 survivors and the tragic deaths of the pilot and co-pilot (the latter murdered after parachuting to safety), our team was tasked with unravelling this mystery.

Throughout the day, our pupils engaged in various forensic science lessons, learning how to map DNA profiles and analyse crime scene evidence. Equipped with full PPE, they examined the crash and murder sites for crucial clues and navigated through extensive data, including fuel logs, suspect texts, and DNA profiles, to form a logical and compelling conclusion.

In the final phase, our team had just 30 minutes to compile their findings and present them to a panel of judges. We are thrilled to announce that our team’s presentation was judged the best, securing the competition victory! The judges commended our pupils for their thorough and accurate evaluation of the crime scene, their ability to pursue and eliminate false leads, and their ultimate determination of the murderer’s identity.

Congratulations to our brilliant Year 10 team for their outstanding achievement!

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