Her topic: Will the SpaceX Starlink satellites interfere with Earthbound Astronomy? Proved to be insightful and thought provoking, it also opened new doors to Kenzo who, after having researched the essay, is now interested in studying Astrophysics as part of a BSc course.

Read the full essay here.

This is Grantleigh’s second first place in RSA with Gary Louw having been placed first in 2020. And with Grantleigh students having been placed among the finalists over the past four years.

UCT will be attempting to contact Kenzo shortly regarding her tertiary education options.

Congratulations Kenzo, we are all very proud of you!