The registration is NOW Closed!. This year there is to be no food or drink in the gym except sealed water bottles.
The registration is open until Jan. 1,2025. If you have any questions please contact qrstf@live.com.
Important Dates:
Important Dates - Check regularly so that you don't miss out | |
---|---|
Date of Fair | April 5th - Centennial Secondary School |
Registration System Opens | Jan. 1, 2025 - Online |
Registration system Closes | March 29, 2025 |
Registered participants are posted on the website | N/A |
Winners are posted on the website | April 7, 2025 |
Judges registration opens | Nov.4, 2024 - Online |
Judges registration closes | March 29, 2025 |
Judge assignments and schedule are available to judges | N/A |
Special Awards self-nomination opens | March 1, 2025 - Online |
Special Awards self-nomination closes | March 29, 2025 |
Judges Orientation 2025 - March 19, 2025 Online... 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Information
REGISTRATION is now closed but will open on Jan. 1, 2025... The registration will be a two step process this year. You will be able to click on a link that takes you to the registration page. You will then download the permission form and send it in. Registration link
General Information PDF for Participants - Important!(pdf)
- The display area in the gym and cafeteria will be open from 8:00-3:00 for the students and 11:30 - 2:30 for all.
- Cafeteria will be open 11:30 to 1:30.
- Remember to be there around 8:15 for our volunteers to help you set up.
- To avoid congestion at the entrance of the Centennial SS, you are asked to have your parents drop you and your project off and then drive away to the parking lot. There will be supervision.
- The gym and cafeteria area will be closed to the public until 11:30 so that the judges may complete the first round of judging.
- Participation in the QRSTF is a real honour and a privilege. The committee welcomes you and hopes that your experience is one that inspires, excites and motivates you in the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
- Plan to arrive at the main entrance of the Centennial SS by 8:15. Line up inside the main doors. You will be escorted one at a time to your registration station (See website www.qrstf.ca for details.) Parents/guardians will leave their children at the entrance to registration area in the cafeteria. They will be well supervised! Parents are welcome after 11:30 am.
- As a representative of your school, and of the community as a whole, the following should be taken into consideration:
- Students are expected to be at their projects for the entire judging period - if judges need to return to your project for additional information or if they have more questions for you, you need to be present. There will be additional judging in the afternoon ( 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) for special awards and "Best in Grade"... if you think you may be judged for these awards, you should return to your project following the lunch break.
- The fair is open to the Public and our generous sponsors during the afternoon (11:30- 2:30). Students are expected to stay with their projects until 2:30 pm. Students should never leave their valuables unattended. Students are asked to be respectful of the environment/space - remember that Centennial SS is graciously hosting this event, and as such, we must be mindful of the grounds and staff.
- Students are asked to dress appropriately - "Dress for Success".
- When a judge or a passerby (adult or peer) shows interest in your project, you should stand up and offer them an explanation of your project. This is why you are here - tell them about all of the hard work that you have done!
- Answer all questions to the best of your ability and explain yourself as clearly as possible... refer to your project board whenever necessary. When the opportunity arises, use the Good Communicator Form to interview fellow students. Enter this in a draw for movie tickets!
- The Display Hall this year will be closed to the general public from 9:00-11:30.
- Tables and Chairs will be provided for you
Schedule
8:00 - 9:00 Students Registration – Parents leave.
9:00 - 11:30 1st Round of Judging (no parents) and Special Awards Judging begins.
11:30 - 2:30 2nd Round and Special Awards Judging
and Public Viewing (parents permitted) in gym.
No food in the gym - only water in closed top bottles. Lunch in the cafeteria 11:30 to 12:00 (noon).
also
Complete and turn in Good Communicator Interview Forms.
2:30 - 2:45 Pack up Projects. Proceed to Foyer.
2:45 - 3:15 Selfie Photo Booth in the Foyer.
3:15 Doors open to the Auditorium for the Award Ceremony.
3:30 to 4:45 QRSTF Award Ceremony