This paper will reflect on the experiences of an educator who had supervised students in a number of science projects entered for competitions organised regionally and internationally. Personal experiences and difficulties faced are shared and possible solutions are discussed. Various factors that affected the progress of the science projects and hence influenced their success are also discussed. The perceived benefits of science projects with students and those involved directly and indirectly are shared. Lastly, an attempt is made to discuss ways to make the science project teaching and learning strategy more viable, meaningful and useful in school-based lessons.