Acting Curriculum Officer for Natural Sciences, Giannetti George, told the Times that the national science fair was presented in three categories – Infant, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.
The national science fair ended on a successful note at the Derek Walcott Square on Friday, March 18, 2016, organizers have said.
The fair was preceded by eight district events from which fifty one of the best projects from various schools were selected to be showcased at the national level.
George disclosed that projects pertaining to the environment, science and games were on display.
Longstanding sponsors, Lucelec, the Saint Lucia Manufacturers Association and Monroe College were on board this year along with others like Winfresh and Paradise Water.
She noted that a new coconut category was initiated by the Coconut Rehabilitation Project, out of an interest in revitalizing the local coconut industry.
George asserted:
“You cannot help but be impressed with the enthusiasm, the love and the commitment that the children demonstrated, from the youngest to the oldest. Science is very much alive in Saint Lucia.”
Below is a list of the winners in the various categories of the National Science Fair:
Infants
Sponsored by
| 1st | Vide Bouteille | Sweet and Sour Path |
| 2nd | Vide Bouteille Primary | Sub Snakes and Adders |
| 3rd | Ciceron Combined | Ciyrusize the Germs Away |
Primary
| Primary Sci and Tech by | ||
| 1st | Anse La Raye | Developing a Model Device to help Fishermen haul their boats to shore |
| 2nd | International School | Mechanical Arm – Physics Robotic |
| 3rd | Canon Laurie | Flood Mitigation |
| Primary Game by | ||
| 1st | Derniere Riviere | Keep Fit with Math |
| 2nd | Camille Henry | Math and Science Games |
| 3rd | Pierrot Combined | In Target |
| Primary Environmental by | ||
| 1st | Vieux Fort Primary | Papillion St. Luice |
| 2nd | Dennery Primary | Z.E.C Repellant |
| 3rd | Les Etang | Natural Pesticides |
Special Education
| Special Education by Science Association | |||
| 1st | Soufriere Special Education and Rehabilitation * | Saint Lucia Puzzle | medals sponsors by Mr. Davis Thomas |
| 2nd | Soufriere Special Education and Rehabilitation * | * | |
Lower secondary
| Lower Secondary | ||
| Lower Sec Sci and Tech | ||
| 1st | Beanefield Comprehensive School | Ban Chow |
| 2nd | Leon Hess | Taser Gloves –The Future of Law Enforcement |
| 3rd | Leon Hess | XT Mega Growth |
| Lower Sec Environmental | ||
| 1st | Piaye Secondary | Seaweed paper |
| 2nd | Gros Islet | Comparing Traditional and Modern Methods of eliminating Mosquitoes |
| Lower Sec Mathematics | ||
| 1st | Ciceron | Peer Tutoring |
Upper Secondary
| Upper Secondary | ||
| Sci and Tech | ||
| 1st | Soufriere Comprehensive | Automatic Water replenishment system |
| 2nd | International School | The Effect of Mood on effect and accuracy of Speed of Performance |
| 3rd | Leon Hess | Term End |
| Environmental | ||
| 1st | St. Mary’s College | Seaweed Biofuel |
| 2nd | Anse Ger Secondary | Plasticity |
Tertiary
| Tertiary | ||
| 1st | Division of Arts and General Sciences | * |
Coconut
| Coconut Category | |||
| 1st | St. Mary’s College | Perpetua and Coconut Biodiesel | by Coconut Rehabilitation Projeect |
| 2nd | Pierrot Combined | In style with coconut | by Coconut Rehabilitation Projeect |
| 3rd | Ave Maria Girls Primary | Tasty Coconut Lip Gloss | by Coconut Rehabilitation Projeect |
| 4th | Saltibus Combined | Versatility of coconut oil | by CARDI Caribbean Agricultural Research And Development Institute |
| 5th | Ave Maria Girls Primary | Nutty White | by CARDI Caribbean Agricultural Research And Development Institute |
| 6th | Camille Henry Memorial School | Simple Natural Lucian Incense | by CARDI Caribbean Agricultural Research And Development Institute |
| Best Manufactured Product | Saltibus Combined
Versatility of Coconut Oil |
by St. Lucia Manufacture’s Association | |
Projects selected for sma Exhibition
Special Prizes and Awards
| Best Project from Each Category (tablet for each student) | ||
| Infant | Vide Bouteille | Sweet and Sour Path |
| Primary | Vieux-Fort Primary | Papillion St. Luice |
| Lower Secondary | Beanefield Comprehensive Secondary | Ban Chow |
| Upper Secondary | Soufriere Comprehensive | Automatic Water Replenishment System |
Best arranged both: Banse La Grace
| Best Overall National Project (not including coconut category)
Papillion St. Lucie Vieux-Fort Primary |
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| Teacher from School of best Overall Project: Ms. Kisna, Vieux-Fort Pri. | Tablet 1 |
| Coordinators’ Award | tablet 1 each |
| Coordinator with highest number of projects: District 6, | Ms. Rocha Tobiere |
| Continuous service in the area of IT | Mr. Adrian Vaudroque |
| Evolution of District Fair to include display of Best Practices | Mrs. Valerie Constantine-Regis |
Plagues of Appreciation (presented by Governor General)
LUCELEC
ECFH/BOSL
MONROE COLLEGE
WINFRESH
| Special Award of Excellent and Appreciation | Plague and Tablet |
| Mr. Motielall Singh |
Token to Governor General
