Science Fair Rocks

Sorry about the lack of posts in the last while....it is the busiest time of the year for me.  I would be absolutely remiss if I didn't write about yesterday's Science Fair and what it means to Woodhaven.

Approximately 150 young scientists predominantly from Grades 5 and 6 strutted their stuff yesterday as partners displayed the results of their investigations in our Multi-purpose room.  There was everything from solar powered cars to hovercraft, product testing to tests of acidification.  All were being judged by school trustees, members of the community, Woodhaven science teachers Mr. Teliani and Mrs. Schaber and yours truly.

The result was a huge demonstration of learning!  As I travelled around judging with the two science teachers they kept telling the Grade 6 participants don't forget this, you will see in again in Grade 8 or 9.  The kids didn't set out to study advanced curriculum, but their interests took them there.

Not only were the kids learning science, but because they worked in pairs, they had to cooperate to reach their goals.  They also had to present their work to judges which required an understanding of how to present 20 hours of work in three minutes and do so in a mature fashion.  All of this was done with style and class.

Thanks to Mrs. Dilling and Mrs. Denet who led the way for us.  It was a fantastic day and its great to hear the kids say, "Do we get to do this again next year?"

Cheers