THREE teams of young innovators from a top North Yorkshire school have secured a spot in the national finals of a major technology competition.
Pupils from Harrogate Ladies’ College, which will become Duchy College in September this year, have reached the TeenTech Awards final in London, with all three of the school's entries being named as national finalists.
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The school is the only one in Yorkshire to reach the finals this year and it follows a visit last month from the King who arrived for a private visit during a pivotal period in the school’s history.
Principal Joanna Fox said: "The dedication, commitment and creativity shown by each team is simply outstanding.
"We are exceptionally proud of all three teams and these results are testament to the school’s long tradition of championing careers in STEM for our pupils."
The TeenTech Awards encourage innovation in science, technology, and engineering, with this year’s entries from Harrogate focusing on ethical solutions to real-world problems.
PetMedD, developed by Sophia Lo, Smilla Meister, and India Thomas, is a smart bandage for dogs with chronic wounds.
It produces hydrogel and tracks recovery through an app for pet owners.
PurePasture, created by Ruby McHale and Harriet Nolan, involves zeolite panels fitted to cattle field fences that capture and recover methane which is regenerated and reused to power factories.
The third project, The Poverty Trap, is a research initiative by Reewa Bennett, Eunice Leung, and Ryanna Sin.
The project explores ways to break cycles of poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
All three teams will attend the TeenTech Finals, which take place at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London.
Judges praised the entries, saying: "This is a thoughtful, rigorous and compassionate piece of research with clear real-world relevance and exceptional potential."
The judges said: "I can’t wait to see this idea on Dragons Den!"
The finalists reflect Harrogate Ladies’ College’s strong emphasis on STEM education.
In 2026, 52 per cent of university applications from the school were for STEM subjects.
This figure is double the national average for female applicants in 2025.
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