Six-year-old Chrysta Victoria recently won a Major Bursary Winner award in the Science Talent Search 2024 for her video project on species survival.
The Lower Hall Anglican Grammar School student was inspired by her grandfather, a beekeeper.
Her work highlights the importance of conservation and connects deeply with her family’s Greek heritage.
“My favourite part of the project was researching and learning about bees. They are amazing little creatures,” she told Neos Kosmos.
Chrysta’s family have had a beehive in their garden for years.
“It’s so fun watching the bees pollinate our fruit trees, which are always full of yummy fruits.”
She further explained that a bee colony recently collapsed, and they think it’s because their neighbours use pesticides on their plants.
“The pesticides confuse the bees and then they can’t find their way home and end up passing off,” Chrysta said.
“This means our fruit trees will grow less fruits and this is happening all around the world.
“My project says the important message that we all need to take care and save the bees.”
Chrysta was the youngest winner in her school and the category.
Giorgio Skafidas from Ivanhoe Grammar School – Buckley House, was also awarded for his project on the solar system.
