Rainbow students capture honours in math, science and technology

Close to 140 Rainbow students in Grades 7 and 8 participated in the Math, Science and Technology Olympics held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Science North.

The day began with a race to answer science and math related questions posted throughout Science North.  Students then tackled the math component, where students tested their collaborative problem solving and higher-order thinking skills including analysis, evaluation and synthesis.  The final task involved students designing and developing structures intended to carry out specific tasks.  The overall winners earned the most points in all three challenges.

“Congratulations to all those who participated in the Math, Science and Technology Olympics,” says Norm Blaseg, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board. “This challenge has become an annual tradition for the Board, where students apply knowledge learned in the classroom in a fun and exciting way.”

He adds: “I commend all teachers for their hard work in organizing the event and preparing students for the challenges. I also thank Science North for being our partners in education.”

2016 HONOURS

Math Challenge
First Place: MacLeod Public School – Team 1
Second Place: C.R. Judd Public School – Team 1
Third Place: Carl A. Nesbitt Public School – Team 1

Science (Quest) Challenge
First Place: R.L. Beattie Public School – Team 1
Second Place: MacLeod Public School – Team 2
Third Place: R.L. Beattie Public School – Team 2

Technology (Design) Challenge
First Place: Valley View Public School – Team 2
Second Place: Churchill Public School – Team 1
Third Place: MacLeod Public School – Team 1

Overall Winners
First Place: MacLeod Public School – Team 1
Second Place: Carl A. Nesbitt Public School – Team 1
Third Place:  Charles C. McLean Public School

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.