Marymount Academy Students Win Big at Board-Wide Science Fair 🥇
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board is proud to announce the winners of its annual Board-Wide Science Fair. This year’s event showcased the ingenuity, dedication, and scientific curiosity of students across our schools.
The competition featured a diverse range of projects, with grade 7-8 students exploring topics from robotics and environmental science to chemistry and even engineering. Judges were impressed with the level of innovation and research displayed by all participants.
Top Science Fair Results:
- 1st Place: Simone Thompson (Marymount Academy) – Affordable Wheelchair Robotic Arm Prototype
- 2nd Place: Sophia Leigh (Marymount Academy) – Carbon Dioxide and Plants
- 3rd Place: Gabriela Gavidia & Mackenzie Gainer (St. James) – Quelle type de sol Est la Meilleur dans l’ensemble
Honorable Mentions:
Best Presentation:
- Mitchelle Alphonsus (Marymount Academy) – How does a Motor and Battery Power a Fan
- Sophia Leigh (Marymount Academy) – Carbon Dioxide and Plants
Most Creative:
- Simone Thompson (Marymount Academy) – Affordable Wheelchair Robotic Arm Prototype
- Braeden Farrow (Bishop Alexander Carter) – The Pucker Upper
In addition to the top winners, several outstanding students have earned the opportunity to represent the Sudbury Catholic District School Board at the upcoming regional science fair.
Students Advancing to Regionals:
- St. Benedict C.S.S.:Â Ethan Caetano, Braelyn Pigeon, Kendra Nebenionquit & Osaze Aibangbee, Autym Mrnka, Aeden Tumambing & Lochlan Maltby
- Marymount Academy:Â Merica Thompson, Isabel Heffer, Finley Boyles, Annakah Kruk & Kayleigh Crew, Vienna Smith & Adele Lamarche, Olivia Sawicz & Paisley Mahran, Norah Legrand-Podrucky, Vera Thompson & Kashvi Joshi, Simone Thompson, Sophia Leigh
- Bishop Alexander Carter C.S.S.:Â Jacob Liddard & Calvin Marshall, Mia Jokhu & Elsa Rancourt, Kaitlyn Lewis & Makayla Rumley, Hailey Tousignant & Skylar Turgeon, Braeden Farrow
- St. James:Â Gabriela Gavidia & Mackenzie Gainer
“We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated in this year’s science fair,” said Natasha Folino, Superintendent of Education for the Sudbury Catholic District School Board. “Their passion for scientific exploration and innovation was truly inspiring, and we look forward to seeing our students shine at the regional level.”
The Sudbury Catholic District School Board congratulates all participants, teachers, and mentors for their hard work and dedication to fostering scientific curiosity and excellence. We wish our advancing students the best of luck at regionals!
