20 Aug 2015
Congratulations to all the students who participated in our K-6 Science Fair this week. Research topics included how does food affect heart rate/blood pressure, Climbing crystals, cleaning bathroom tiles, what makes a cookie crumble, ripening avocados, how does lightning work, candle melting times, cleaning coins, sugar in cereals and Bubble-ology.
Each participant conducted a research project at home then presented their results on a display board. On Monday all K-6 and several high school classes visited the library when our budding scientists explained their projects and compentently and confidently answered the audience questions. The standard of work was outstanding and everyone should be extremely proud of their efforts.
As teachers it is events such as this that make our job so rewarding. We would like to thank all the parents for guiding and supporting their children and hope you enjoyed your contribution to Science Week 2015.
Mrs Brown and Mrs Last
"I entered the Science Fair because it was a great opportunity. I learnt a lot about bubbles and I was very surprised that so many people asked me about my research project. Bubbles aren't just for little kids, they are for everyone to enjoy."
Jessie O 2/3R
"I am really pleased I entered the Science Fair and I learnt a lot about blood pressure. The other experiments were really great. I would recommend students to enter next time as it is a fun way to learn."
Tyler E 6T
"I had lots of fun researching my topic, how does lightning work. I enjoyed talking about my experiment to the rest of the school. Also I never knew eggs could bounce and you can grow your own crystals at home."
Braydon J 5B
"My project was on paper planes. It encouraged me to enter the Science Week paper plane competition.
Aden F 4CB
"We did a joint project on how crystals grow. We learnt about different temperatures and mixtures to make the best crystal. We found out that room temperature is the best."
Emily C 2/3R & Olivia C KP
