Parents & Guardians
Support at home makes a big difference. Parents and guardians play a vital role in helping students build confidence, curiosity, and problem‑solving skills through science fair participation.
Helping Students Succeed
Your encouragement helps students stay motivated and enjoy the learning process. The project should always remain the student’s own work, but families can provide transportation, feedback, and access to safe resources.
How You Can Help
Simple ways to support your child.
- Encourage students to choose a topic they enjoy
- Help create a realistic project timeline
- Assist with finding reliable resources
- Provide transportation for research or interviews
- Practice presentations with your child
- Celebrate learning and effort—not just awards
- How to Support Your Child’s Project (pdf)
- Parent Survival Checklist
Ethics, Consent & Required Forms
Ensuring safety and eligibility.
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form
- Student Registration Form
- Safety & Ethics Approval (if required)
- Project Information Form
All forms are available on the Documents & Links page.
Guidelines & Expectations
Supporting students responsibly.
- Support your child’s ideas without completing the project for them
- Help students access safe, reliable resources
- Ensure transportation to research locations
- Review safety rules and supervise when needed
- Encourage creativity, effort, and curiosity
QRSTF Code of Conduct
Respect, fairness, and integrity.
All participants, parents, and volunteers are expected to uphold respectful and supportive behaviour throughout the event. Projects must be primarily the student’s own work, safety rules must be followed, and judging decisions must be respected.
*Remember this is a public event and photographs will be taken by the press and by QRSTF for the Awards Ceremony.
Resources for Parents & Students
Helpful tools for planning.
- Project Planning Guide
- Safety & Ethics Forms
- Awards & Categories
- Registration Information
- Youth Science Canada Resources
- What Judges are Looking for
- Posters for How to Support your Child's project (PDF)
- QRSTF Certificate Maker QRSTF
- Certificate Maker Handbook Badge
- Creator for Science Fairs Schedule
- Online Safety/Ethics Checklist
Drop-off Instructions
Drop-off information
When you come to the venue, drop your finalist off at the main door with their project and go park. There will be volunteers to help the students into the school and to register. Parents are allowed to come to the Registration but the Display Hall is closed until 12:30 pm to allow judges the time to evaluate. If you have any questions please contact us.
Parent Support Contact
We’re here to help.
Email: qrstf@live.com
Region: Quinte, Ontario, Canada
More Information
Contact Email: qrstf@live.com