Report on a school science fair

Report on the Annual Science Fair, Government College for Boys, Sahiwal

Prepared by: Ali Raza, Class 12, Secretary of the Science Society

Date: 18 November

Introduction

This report describes the Annual Science Fair held in the college hall on 15 November. It gives an account of the event, the main findings from the day and some recommendations for next year.

What happened

Fifty-two projects were presented by students of Classes 9 to 12. The fair began at 9 a.m. with an opening speech by the principal, and the judges visited each stall between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. About 400 students, teachers and parents visited during the day. The most popular projects were a solar water heater, a model of a water purification plant and a smoke detector made from simple parts.

Findings

The standard of the projects was high, and the judges said that the Class 11 projects showed the best use of scientific ideas. However, the hall was crowded between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and some visitors could not see the displays. The sound system did not work for the first half hour, and several students said that they did not know the order of the judging.

Recommendations

I recommend that the fair should be held in two rooms or on two days so that there is more space. The sound system should be checked the day before the event. A timetable of the judging should be put on the notice board a week in advance, and each stall should have a clear sign with the title of the project.

Conclusion

The fair was a success and encouraged students to take an interest in science. With better planning of space and timing, next year's fair can be even better.

Ali Raza

Secretary, Science Society