Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Trent University

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8:00 - 8:45 am: Project Setup

Please enter through the Science Complex door (round about at Praxair cylinders). Ushers will direct you to your assigned room in the Environmental Science Building.

 

9:00 - 11:30 am: Judging

The judging schedule will be taped to section of the lab bench where you will set up your project. Students are responsible for being available at their project during their assigned judging times. Multiple judges will visit each project.

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11:30 am - 2 pm: Public Viewing

Students should remain close to their projects and be prepared to answer questions. They are also encouraged to make time to visit other projects.

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12:15 - 1:00 pm: Lunch Break for Primary and Elementary 

Participants are reminded that they should arrange for a friend or parent to watch over their display in their absence, particularly if valuable equipment is involved. Lunch is not provided but the Otonabee Market Place Cafeteria in Otonabee College (near Wenjack Theatre) will be open to purchase food. A seating area is available there. Please be aware that this area is not supervised, and that students need permission from parents or teachers to visit the Cafeteria.  THE CAFETERIA DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH

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12:30 - 1:15 pm: Lunch Break Junior, Intermediate and Senior

 

2:15 pm: Project takedown and Room Draw Prizes (you must be in the room to win)

Remove all project material. Proceed to outside the Wenjack Theatre for Central Smith icecream

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3:00 (sharp) - 4:30  pm Awards Ceremony Wenjack Theatre 

All participants, teachers and family members are welcome. Please note that the Awards Ceremony will not be over before 4:30 pm, in case you need to make special arrangements for your students’ transportation.

 

• There will be pause in the ceremony after the Elementary Awards if you need to leave

 

All Day Activities

Full list of activities, locations and times TBD

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• Digital Attractions Photos  -  Free printed photos and digital backgrounds to download online​​

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• Guess the candy # game - judging labs hallway

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• Quiet Room

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