Royal Hospital School Celebrates Triple National TeenTech Success with Award-Winning Pupils for Mental Wellbeing App, Teacher of the Year and Silver Centre of Innovation and Creativity Status
This year has been an exceptional one for STEM at the Royal Hospital School, with the TeenTech Awards programme playing a central role in a wider initiative to promote creativity, innovation and real-world problem-solving across the curriculum.
Delivered through the Year 8 Compass curriculum, the programme saw 100% pupil participation and led to an impressive range of high-quality outcomes. Under the guidance of STEM Lead and Design and Technology teacher, Mrs Beverly Maloney, pupils were inspired to think ambitiously, innovate with purpose and apply their ideas with confidence.
A particular highlight was the success of a Year 8 team whose project, Capybuddy, won the Creative and Digital Media Award, sponsored by Amazon. Capybuddy is a pupil-focused app designed to connect younger pupils with trained peer mentors, creating a supportive and accessible platform to help individuals navigate challenges, build confidence and feel more connected within the school community.
Following success in the preliminary judging stages, the team travelled to the prestigious TeenTech National Finals at the IET Savoy Place in London. There, they showcased their project alongside finalists from schools across the country, many of whom were older pupils and previous finalists with considerable competition experience. Despite this, the RHS team impressed judges, industry professionals and fellow participants alike with their professionalism and enthusiasm.
Throughout the day, the team attracted significant interest from visitors, with many pupils and guests returning to their stand to learn more about their idea. The quality of their presentation, their ability to explain the thinking behind the project and the genuine impact of their concept received exceptional feedback. They represented themselves, their families and the Royal Hospital School with great maturity and were a true credit to the school.
Across the wider Year 8 cohort, pupils developed an impressive range of innovative ideas, including Cura Care, Drawsafe, Greenify, Innerglow and NeuroBloom, demonstrating creativity, empathy and a strong awareness of real-world challenges. The quality and variety of projects submitted reflected the strength of innovation and problem-solving being developed through the curriculum.
The celebrations did not stop there. In recognition of her leadership and commitment to STEM education, Mrs Beverly Maloney was awarded TeenTech Teacher of the Year. The award recognises her contribution to inspiring young people through STEM and was particularly special as nominations included heartfelt support and recognition from pupils themselves. The award reflects many years of dedication to creating opportunities for pupils to explore science, technology, engineering and innovation both inside and beyond the classroom.
Adding to this remarkable year of STEM, the Royal Hospital School has also been recognised as a Silver TeenTech Centre of Innovation and Creativity. This national recognition celebrates schools that provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to engage in innovation, creative project-based learning and STEM, while actively encouraging participation from pupils of all backgrounds and abilities. It highlights RHS’s commitment to nurturing the skills, confidence and creativity that will help young people thrive in tomorrow’s world.
The TeenTech programme has been a truly proud moment for RHS, reinforcing the message that RHS pupils are not only capable of innovation but are already making a meaningful contribution to the future. The success of Capybuddy, the recognition of Mrs Maloney, and the school’s Silver Centre of Innovation and Creativity Award together continue to demonstrate the strength of STEM education, creativity and pupil ambition across the Royal Hospital School community.
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