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Celebrating 25 Years Of Science Fairs At VES
From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Derek Young, and Owner Greg Whitney. Photo Jerianne Bardoel
Lorna Hamilton
a donation on March 5. The donation
from Vermilion and surrounding areas;
Karsen, Riddick, and Aaron applied their findings on proceeds ball speed and accuracy to their new mini this stickisn’t league. Photos Caylie Gnyra Reporter was from the ‘Smile Cookie’ possible without them.” He also
grant funding up to $300 for children under the age of 18 to cover registration and/or equipment costs. Eligibility is based on the total income and number of persons per household,” commented Young.
Vermilion Tim Hortons owner Greg campaign that was held from Septem- thanked his staff for all the hard work Caylie Gnyra were2020. awarded projects thatwas met Hundreds of the different topics have been Whitney along with manager Rommel ribbons ber 14-20, Thetopresentation they put into campaign. Reporter standard of excellence. by Vermilion studentshas over the operatyears. M a n d o c d o c p r e s e nte d K i d S p o r t- the delayed due to COVID Mr. andHaslehurst Whitney explored KidSport been The atmosphere in the Vermilion commented, “The judges were impressed Thank you to everyone who made this Vermilion representative Derek Young said, “I was thankful for all the support ing for more than 15 years and provides Elementary School gym was electric with the students’ strong presentation year’s science fair another success,” as 43 students proudly presented their skills exhibited while explaining their proj- commented Mr. Haslehurst. research findings at the school’s annual ects. As well, every student was excited VES principal Sheila Doherty said, Science Fair. about their topic.” Experiments included “The opportunity for students to engage Organizers Raelene Tupper and a question, hypothesis, materials list, in this rich learning experience is just one Greg Haslehurst are proud this event procedure, and conclusion, as well as of the many wonderful outcomes of the has been ongoing for 25 years. The supporting images. Research projects science fair. One of my favourite things Science Fair was introduced to promote included information and pictures, draw- to see is how excited students are to learning the scientific method and allow ings, or models. share with others what they have learned. students another opportunity to learn Some students, like athletes Karsen, The leadership skills as well as commuabout science. Students from grades one Riddick, and Aaron, focused on a project nication skills that can be observed are through six were invited to create presen- with immediate real-world applications. just awesome! Mr. Haslehurst and Mrs. tations on research or experiments they Using a radar gun and a target, these Tupper did a fantastic job organizing and had conducted at home with the help of three analyzed the speed and accuracy meeting with the students to keep them their families. of three different types of balls with the on track for the science fair. Our commuParticipation in the science fair was hopes of identifying the best one to use nity judges are always eager to come and completely voluntary, and students were for their emerging mini stick league. listen to the students proudly tell them all permitted to choose whether to embark Clutching a large crystal in her palm, about their project. Thank you to every- James explains his mushroom experiment on a project alone or in a group with grade one student Josslyn earnestly one who joined us for this special event!” to a friend. friends. explained that rose quartz has powerful Standing in front of their project on healing properties. shadows, grade three students Hudson Grade four student Issiaga used his and Alban explained together that the experience with a project on monarch science fair was about “Trying, learn- butterflies last year to develop an immacing new things, participating, having fun, ulately crafted black-and-white poster on good sportsmanship, and hanging out magnets. Other students branched out with friends who might look at your thing.” in their use of glitter and colour to draw Alban noted that Hudson, who was partic- the interest of the crowd. With the aid of ipating in his first science fair, was “lucky a visual hook, students were then able to to work with a ‘professional,’” as Alban explain the details of their work to parents, had presented a project on mountains the teachers, and fellow students. previous year. “It is great to see students entering Students met with volunteer judges to the Science Fair multiple times as they discuss and explain their projects. Merit progress through elementary school. Alban and Hudson presented on shadows while Issiaga presented on magnets.