Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many students per school can enter into the Science Fair?

For elementary school, students in grades 4 to 8 can enter the fair. In order to maximize quality science fair projects, students must first demonstrate proficiency in presenting a project at the school level. The number of projects allowed per school is 20 projects or 20% of the school's population, whichever is lesser.

 

Can I enter the WRSTEF as an independent?

No student may enter the WRSTEF Regional Fair without permission from a teacher advisor. If a school holds a formal Science Fair, only students who received a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate at the school level of competition should enter the Regional level of competition. For home schooled students, your project must first be approved by our chief judge. You can email them at wrstef@gmail.com .

 

How do I request for space? Am I obligated to pay for all these spots?

No, you're are not obligated to pay for reserved spots, this is only an estimate. We understand that numbers may change. To register for space online, go to www.wrstef.ca -> Registration and follow the link to the space application. This will guarantee a number of spots for your school. You are not committed to this number but it will help us to determine rooms, medals, judges required.

 

Where is the Fair being hosted this year?

This year's fair is being hosted at St.Clair College at the Ford Center for Excellence in Manufacturing (South Campus).

 

How much does it cost? How do I pay?

The cost is $12 per student, $24 per pair. Penalty for late payment is $25 per student / $50 pair. The penalty fee payment also applies to any student who did not online register by the Friday March 9th, midnight deadline.

 

Once your students have registered, your school is responsible for paying the total amount. No money will be refunded.

 

One school, one cheque, please. Only one payment per school will be accepted. If your students are responsible to pay their own entrance fee, these payments need to be consolidated by your school. Make cheque payable to WRSTEF. No cheques will be accepted during the set up day without paying the penalty fee $25 per student ($50 pair). No students will be allowed to set up until the school has paid the fee.

 

What can students win?

Refer to awards section of the website for awards that were given in the past.

 

Can students use animals in their project?

Yes, if done so with PRIOR permission from the chief judge. Email us with the appropriate forms at wrstef@gmail.com. Look under Project Guidelines for the animal use policy. Use of animals for experimentation follows STRICT rules and regulations. Projects not following proper protocols will be disqualified.

 

Ethics guidelines have changed. Essentially, no food items can be ingested by human participants. If using human participants, specific forms must be filled out and submitted prior to competition.

 

Where do I order backboards from?

Each school board has their own policy.