The Gap State School STEM Expo

STEM Expo 22nd and 23rd May 2018

REGISTRATION opens - 26 March 2018 3:00pm closes – 4 May 2018

Register for STEM Expo 2018 online.

Here is an opportunity for you to create a wonderful STEM project!

Bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to life!

The 2018 STEM Expo builds on a long and proud tradition at The Gap State School of promoting and celebrating scientific learning in our community, by hosting an annual competition.
The Expo has strong links with Ashgrove / The Gap Lions Club, involvement with community judges, our local state high school and our parent body. This year the competition includes a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) category and STEM related activity displays on the open evening, Wednesday 23 May from 4.00 – 6.00pm. In addition to sharing students’ work a number of hands on displays and activities will be available for students to enjoy and engage with as we celebrate all things STEM!
Whilst students entering the competition will still receive Gold, Silver, Bronze or participation certificates recognising achievement, funds raised through the Scholastic Book Club this year will be used to purchase STEM related resources for all students to borrow and share through our school library. This means that students entering the competition will not be receiving book or medal prizes this year. The STEM Expo remains free of charge to enter and is open to all students of The Gap State School from Prep – Year 6.
Supporting information has been developed to provide students and their families with significant guidance and suggestions to direct each student’s competition entry. All information required is detailed in the STEM Expo Handbook available on the school website. Each child who enters will also be provided with a hard copy at school to take home to share with their parents.

Students are encouraged to ask an adult for advice, but remember, it is their project so it is more rewarding if the student is primarily the driver of the project, completing all key aspects of the work to the best of their abilities. Let’s get started……………..

Categories are;

Category A: COLLECTION (Prep to Year 2 ONLY) Individual Entry or Group Entry or Multi year/Family

Category B: EXPERIMENT (Prep to Year 6) Individual Entry or Group Entry or Multi year/Family

Category C: STEM Challenge (Year 3 to Year 6) Individual Entry or Group Entry or Multi year/Family

Category D: RESEARCH PROJECT (Prep to Year 6) Individual Entry or Group Entry or Multi Year/Family

NEW THIS YEAR Category E: NON JUDGED ENTRY Any Year Levels

This entry can be of any category, this entry will not be "judged" by our community judges,but entrants will be able to show/ share a display. All other criteria regarding size of display, category etc will still apply.

NOTE: If registering as a group or family, only one registration per group is required. Please nominate one parent from the group to register on behalf of all of the group members.

 Step 1 of 5: Register and choose ONE of the categories below in the drop down menu and complete all cells. (If you need help navigating the Eventbrite registration site please refer to the TGSS website under Extra-curricular activites.)

 Step 2 of 5: Brainstorm your ideas as per page 4 in the STEM Expo Handbook.

 Step 3 of 5: Find a Mentor as per page 5 in the STEM Expo Handbook.

 Step 4 of 5: Use a TIMELINE to plan ahead as per page 6 in the STEM Expo Handbook.

 Step 5 of 5: Keep a STEM Log Book as per page 7 in the STEM Expo Handbook.

FAQs

• Where will the STEM Expo be held?

In the Resource Centre and Library in the upper school.

• Are there options for a family, with students in different year levels to enter an exhibit?

Yes, choose a multi-year /family group ticket, in the category chosen.

• When can I bring the exhibit to school and set it up ?

Your exhibit can be set up at school on the afternoon of the 22nd May between 3pm and 5.00pm in the Resource centre and Library. There will be staff available to assist you in finding your correct spot.

• Who do I contact with any questions?

Please read the handbook, it will be available online through the website, copies are available at the office and by request through your child's teacher. If you can't find the answer then...

Please send an email to : stemexpo@thegapss.eq.edu.au and one of our teachers will answer your question.

• Can I update my registration information on Eventbrite?

Yes, up until May 04. Please also email changes to the group email stemexpo@thegapss.eq.edu.au

• Can I change the names of the members of my group at a later date on Eventbrite?

Yes, up until May 04. Please also email changes to the group email stemexpo@thegapss.eq.edu.au

• What time is the viewing for parents/community members?

Viewing of exhibits/displays is during our Open Evening from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday 23rd May.

• What are my parking options for the event?

Offsite parking is the only option for parents. Please be mindful of our neighbours if parking in the streets around the school. Please do not park on the school grounds.

• What if my entry needs to be withdrawn?

Please cancel your registration online at Eventbrite up until close of registrations. After 04 May, please notify by email stemexpo@thegapss.eq.edu.au