LDSS hosting science fair, June 16

BEA TODD co-op@ midwesternnewspapers.com

LISTOWEL – On Thursday, June 16, Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) is hosting a Grade 10 science fair to showcase students’ abilities. The event is set to take place from 11:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

All the exhibitions at the fair are studentgenerated science projects, and students have been working away at their projects since the beginning of the semester.

There are five classes involved and all students are a part of the Grade 10 academic science course. When asked about the importance of having a science fair, Jennifer Shields, LDSS science teacher, says: “It gives an opportunity for academic competition, which we don’t have otherwise. And for it to be an event that’s outside the classroom and for (students) to network with employers and other businesses in the area, for them to showcase their talents.”

The event does come with rewards for the students as well, with there being three different categories – offering first, second and third prize chances.

The winners will be voted on and determined by judges, based on a scoring sheet. There will also be prizes handed out through a student vote by the students who walk through the fair.

“The prizes have been mainly sponsored by the Listowel Hearing Centre,” says Shields. All are welcome to attend and for those wishing to come, they will need to check in at the office and do the traditional COVID-19 screening before entering the science fair.