Two Limestone Coast primary school students have been recognised on a national level for their innovative and creative thinking.


The Commissioner’s Digital Challenge ‘Space to Dream’ encouraged students to design a toy or gadget for someone their age who is moving to Mars.


The top-rated and winning designs were chosen by the Commissioner for Children and Young People.


Yahl Primary School Year 6 student Arden’s Soccer Dome design took out the competition and won his school a 3D printer while Year 6 student William from Melaleuca Park Primary School’s Turtle Design was top rated.


“The soccer dome makes its own gravity so a child on Mars can practice their soccer skills and keep fit,” Arden said.


“Turtle Design that has multiple components including an umbrella that protects you from acid rain, the head has an oxygen mask to help breathe, it has drills and anchors to keep you attached to the ground and it has a hammer to help you break through rocks,” William said.


The top 20 designs feature in the Space to Dream Travelling Exhibition which is on display at the Australian Space Discovery Centre throughout this month.


The exhibition will travel to local libraries across South Australia during the year including the Mount Gambier Library in September.