Getting your child involved in the Oliphant Science Awards

If your child is passionate about science, the Oliphant Science Awards is a great opportunity for them to explore this interest. Below are a few tips and thoughts from parents who have been involved in the competition:

• Let them find something they're passionate about and see how they can explore that in one of the categories available
• Be their sounding board to talk about and develop their idea
• Encourage their interest:
  • Take them to the library to find resources
  • Help them source materials for their project
  • Take them on an adventure to find inspiration and information
• Make sure you have the key dates in your calendar! 
• Understand what is required of their project. Each category has a webpage with the rules, judging rubrics and project checklists

It's great to see what they're learning and they come out of it with a new piece of knowledge they are passionate about.

They are always learning regardless of the results!

Check out the video below for some thoughts from one of our OSA Parents!