The 2009 Blake Shield Winners (for the 10-16 age group):

The Billericay School

Stewards School Science Specialist, winners of the 2009 Blake Shield
with Professor David Bellamy

The older section for the Blake Shield (10 to 16 year olds) was won by Stewards School Science Specialist from Harlow in Essex with a project on Stewards Ancient Meadow. The team looked at the history of an ancient meadow and an orchard with several varieties of apple. They helped with the yearly mowing, cutting back encroachment of shrub and opening up paths for the public. The cuttings were collected to a composting corner. There was a survey of the plants and also provision of wildlife boxes. The presentation was enhanced by the inclusion of many photographs.

Runners up (Blake Shield age group 10-16):

Runners up in this section were: The Billericay School from Billericay in Essex, with a project about Mill Meadows; Beech House School from Rochdale in Greater Manchester with a project about Habitats; and The Ridings High School from Winterbourne, Bristol, for their project, Billy’s Pond.