CREST is a nationwide award scheme to encourage student projects in science and technology.

Many students use the CREST programme as a way of doing their science fair.

You can do projects individually or as part of a team.

CREST awards can be attempted at four different levels:

1st CREST-- for year 7 & 8 students

Bronze CREST-- for year 9-- 11 students

Silver CREST-- challenging projects for year 12-- 13 students

Gold CREST-- advanced projects for year 13 students who already have achieved the Silver award.

Students taking on a CREST project follow some key steps which help them achieve success.

CREST students ; do exploratory activities; have a consultant to help them; keep a log of everything they do; have a progress check to keep them on track; have criteria they must meet to gain their award.

CREST is not competitive.  Every student who achieves the criteria gains a CREST award.

To find out more about CREST;
ask your teacher if your school is a CREST school;   
Contact your regional CREST facilitator at hughl@mgc.school.nz

Visit the CREST web site at
www.rsnz.govt.nz/clan/tenz/enter/linkacts.shtml

Contact the CREST national office at
CREST@rsnz.govt.nz