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SGGS
SUCCESS
SGGS Sixth Formers Triumph at the
Bloxham Sustainability Challenge 2025
This year, two SGGS teams shone brightly at the Bloxham Sustainability Challenge,
tackling the complex environmental and social impacts of the proposed Abingdon
Reservoir, and their hard work truly paid off.
Team 1:
Zoe Bragg, Sophie Fear, Lauren Heaps, Sophie
Schnurr and Vivienne Watt were crowned
winners of the 2025 Challenge! Their project
impressed judges with its clarity, depth and
critical thinking. Using ArcGIS mapping and
local community surveys, they analysed five key
sustainability issues and presented thoughtful,
realistic solutions. Their work combined
academic rigour with a strong sense of
purpose, making it a stand-out submission.
T
eam 2:
Alice Williams, Ella Kirkman, Sky Denton and
Matilda Jefferson earned a Highly Commended
award for their innovative ESRI StoryMap
presentation. With engaging digital storytelling
and detailed site-based research, they
delivered a balanced analysis of environmental
trade-offs and mitigation strategies.
The judges described both SGGS teams as
among the strongest in the entire competition,
praising their innovation, research and
professionalism. A huge congratulations to all
involved – you have not only showcased
exceptional teamwork and critical thinking but
also set an inspiring standard for sustainability
in action that the whole school can be proud of!
