Regional+Science+Fair+results

On April 12 & 13, some of the inspiring scientists from Grades 7 to 9, Southpointe Academy, got an opportunity to show off their incredible findings and research to the intelligentsia at the Regional Science Fair at the Kwantlen University College, Surrey. There were about 55 projects submitted by students from Grades 7-12 from public and independent schools throughout Delta and Surrey.

Southpointe had sent in six entries, four in the junior category (Grades 7-8) and two in the intermediate category (Grades 9-10). They definitely made Southpointe proud by their excellent performance during their presentations and group discussions.

In the junior level in Life category, the project- //Back of Hand vs Back of Leg// by Jim Marsden & Frank Carson (Grade 7) came second, fetching them the silver medal. In Physical & Mathematical category, the project- //Feel Slow// by Sumeet Saini & Mason Rai (Grade 8) won silver, too.

In the intermediate level in Engineering and Computing category, the project- //Say What???// By Declan Hodgins (Grade 9) came third and won a bronze medal. In the Physical and Mathematical category, the project- //Not Only for Volcanoes// by Ansh Uppal and Bo Glaser (Grade 9) won bronze, too.

In addition to the medals, the project //Feel Slow// by Sumeet Saini & Mason Rai won two special awards. They won the //BC Science Teachers’ Award// of $75. (This is awarded to a student or students from Grades 7 or 8 for an experimental project in any category that has clearly presented a hypothesis and independent, controlled variables). The second one was //DAWEG (Division of Advancement of Women in Engineering and Geoscience) Award// - $50. (This is awarded to a student who effectively and enthusiastically communicates an original solution to an engineering or hard science problem/project by applying their knowledge of science and math).

Congratulations to all the participants and winners!! Next year we have to strive for the gold medals to go for the Canada wide science fair!!