CMS Cambridge team earns global recognition for water quality research

Lucknow, 9 December : A six-member student team from the Cambridge Section of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension Campus, has brought glory to Lucknow on the global stage by winning the prestigious ‘Best in South Asia-2024’ award at the Cambridge International Science Competition. The CMS Cambridge Section team comprises Adriti Sharma, Kartik Arora, Tejaswi Tripathi, Mohammad Mahi, Vyapti, and Atulya Tripathi. They received this honour for their science project titled "Unveiling Water Quality: A Rigorous Examination of Gomti River Potability Parameters in the Lucknow Region". The objective of this project was to address the pressing global challenge of water contamination and potability issues with Gomti River water. Through their in-depth scientific analysis, research, and findings, the CMS students have presented a creative solution to the global issue of drinking water quality. This information was given by Mr. Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. He stated that the judging panel from Cambridge International Assessment Education, London, highly commended the project, saying, "The CMS student team has identified a local issue that holds global relevance. Their project could serve as a valuable resource not only for various stakeholders involved in water quality management but also for government bodies."CMS Manager, Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, congratulated the students for their outstanding global achievement and wished them a bright future. She also expressed gratitude to the school’s principal and teachers for their guidance and support.

          Mr. Khanna further shared that under the guidance of their teacher Dr. Sabina Riaz, the CMS student team conducted 50 days of scientific research for this project. They developed a hypothesis after studying the background of Gomti River water and validated it through various laboratory experiments, presenting their findings in a comprehensive report. The CMS students’ project has also been nominated for the prestigious ‘Best in World 2024’ award by Cambridge International Assessment Education, London. Additionally, the award-winning entry has been showcased on Cambridge International Education’s website and social media platforms. Mr. Khanna added that CMS continually motivates its students towards social responsibility and encourages them to excel in their areas of interest. This approach enables CMS students to enhance the school’s reputation at both national and international levels through their multifaceted talents