River Valley School students who are passionate about pursuing the path of exploring knowledge recently had the opportunity to present their projects during the annual science fair.
“It allows students to explore and showcase their scientific skills and knowledge for their peers and community,” said Grade 3 teacher Michelle Hindbo, adding they were excited to discuss what they had learned.
Held on Friday, Feb. 1, the fair featured nearly 50 projects put together by almost 60 students from kindergarten to Grade 8. After each presentation was judged, the doors at the school’s gym opened to the public for anyone who wanted to view the students’ work, said Hindbo.
“The science fair provides River Valley School another opportunity to connect with the community,” she said, expressing appreciation for all of the volunteers and members of the public “who come to support our young scientists.”
The top three projects from each grade will have the chance to participate in the upcoming Mountainview Science and Technology Society Science Fair, which takes place Saturday, March 2 at Olds High School. Students who qualify at that fair will also be extended an invitation to attend the Central Alberta Regional Science Fair in Red Deer later in March, she said.
“This year we were really pleased with how many students entered projects and how many community volunteers came out to judge their projects.”
2019 River Valley School Science Fair participants:
Grade 2
- Brooklyn Butts
- Samuel Young
Grade 3
- Annalea Long
- Dylan Smith and Thalia Hanson
- Erika McNeil
- Sadie Dziadek and Mikaela MacNeil
- Kara Nielsen and Anastasia Dyck
- Maddison Turnbull
- Denton Hislop
- Anya Mueller and NJ Robins
- Garrett Deschaine and Zach McFadden
Grade 4
- Dyllan Marko and Dominic Shpak
- Isabella Dykstra
- London Millar
- Carmyn Hollar and Chelsie Hollar
- Aspen Luzi and Brynne Bartholow
- Natalie Brink
Grade 5
- Aspen Luzi and Brynne Bartholo
- Natalie Brink
Grade 6
- Kaleb Berry-Oler
- Deziree Olsen and Janna Nylund
- Zoey McCormack
Grade 7
- Nolan Spurrier and Kash Ingram
- George Fehr and Joey Fehr
Honourable mentions
Grade 2: Teagan Reardan and Bella Reardan
Grade 3: Kealynn Anderson and Rylan Anderson
Grade 4: Bailey Hengen and Cadie Caukill; Maitlyn Sewepegaham and Lexie Tschritter
Grade 5: Bailey Hengen and Cadie Caukill
Grade 6: Madison Chant; Emily Tooth
Grade 7: Justice Dach
Second place
Grade 2: Emily Luzi
Grade 3: Kole Roberts
Grade 4: Liam Deschaine
Grade 5: Georgia Winters
Grade 6: Camryn Nielsen and Brooklyn May
Grade 7: Sienna Vennard
First place
Kindergarten: Kade Perry
Grade 1: Briella DeVisser
Grade 2: Olivia Thorogood and Ryker Gafner; Rhett Bartholow
Grade 3: Sadie Winters; Brooklynn DeVisser and Jacqueline Brink
Grade 4: Graydon Feil and Carter Nielsen; Sophia Willihnganz and Emmett Shropshall
Grade 5: Gracie Atkinson
Grade 6: Austin Fuchko and Austin Nixon; Dane Roberts
Grade 7: Abriel Johnson
