This years Taranaki Primary Schools Stem Fest is being held atThe Devon Hotel & Conference Centre on 6 & 7 November 2024.
Taranaki Stem FestThis years Taranaki Primary Schools Stem Fest is being held atThe Devon Hotel & Conference Centre on 6 & 7 November 2024.
Please note: Timings may vary slightly to the agenda below.
Wednesday 6 November 2024
TimeActivity8.00am- 12.30pmStudent/Caregivers can arrive anytime between this time to set up their displays / project boards1pm – 3.30pmJudging takes place (room will be closed to everyone butjudges and staff).3.30pm – 6pmDoors are open for public viewing of the Students Displays.Thursday 7 November 2024
TimeActivity10.30amStudent arrival and registration at foyer – please be seated by 10.45am.10.45amKarakia10.55amWelcome and Introduction to the day by MCFree time to view exhibits and undertake activities.11.50amLunch Break - Lunch provided to students and teachers.12.25pmNanoGirl Labs presentation.1.00pmSpeeches and Prizegiving.1.45pm - 2pmClose of prizegiving and photographs of winning teams.Taranaki Primary school children currently in years 4-6.
Up to 4 students can be in a team however you can also enter as an individual. Individual and team entries are judged together.
We have a large team of judges who are either scientists or engineers and/or employees working within the energy/engineering industry.
Judging takes place the day you drop off your projects and doors are closed for confidentiality. We have three teams of judges, the first choose their top 6 projects in each category, then we have the second and third teams do the same.
Once the top 6 projects have been agreed we have a final moderation of the top projects to ensure a due and fair process.
The teams consider the following whilst looking at projects:
- How creative and inventive overall
- How clearly the information method/poster/display is presented
- Is there creative use of materials
- Is the project a result of careful planning
- How unique or innovative is the idea
- How technically accurate is the model design.
- Is the display visually appealing.
