I think that this is an example of amazing teachers more than anything else. The kid had the interest and his head teacher actually helped him, even if it must've meant a risk for him as well. I know that if I would've tried something similar at that age there's not a chance in hell that I would've gotten funding or the help I needed.

Applauds to Mr Hourigan for nurturing an interest that might've died if had turned the opportunity down.

I'd be very interesting in reading the materials he used to create this project.