Science Fair in the Senior Syndicate

Well the day finally arrived, when the children of the senior syndicate got to present their projects, ideas and findings to an enthusiastic audience. 

Visitors ranged from supportive parents, curious teachers, and a medley of HSS children from various classes eager to witness all the excitement. Expert scientists from the Cawthron institute were also their to judge the entries, alongside a merry band of proud senior syndicate teachers.

The projects were diverse; with projects involving organisms, plants, chemistry, psychology, forces and sound... The list seemed endless. With some high level entries, a list of students will get selected to compete against a range of schools in mid September at the Cawthron institute.

From a teachers perspective, it's been great to see the independence, initiative and organisation adopted by Room 4. The level of investigations has been varied, with a lot of key questions along the way. But the persistence and tenacity shown has been really impressive to see. From a proud teacher, I thank all those parents that have taken time to support/ question and listen to their child's scientific ideas. There has been a huge progression in discovery science, both in an experimental sense and creating a approach to science about taking risks and giving it a go.

Well done to room 4 for all your hard work over the last few weeks, and smiling throughout. I know theirs some very proud class members, and rightly so!