March 31, 2015
Thanks to the high quality of their science projects, several Collège Notre-Dame (Sudbury) students stood out during the Sudbury Regional Science Fair held on the Laurentian University campus on March 28 and 29. Patrick Trottier, a grade 10 student at Collège Notre-Dame, distinguished himself at the Science Fair through the quality of his project entitled “Naviguer sans s’aveugler” (Sailing Without Being Blinded). He is among the six Greater Sudbury students to qualify for the 2015 Canada-Wide Science Fair to be held in Fredericton (New Brunswick) on May 11-16. These students are among some 25,000 emerging Canadian scientists from grades 7 through 12 to participate in more than 100 regional science fairs throughout the country.
In addition to seeing his project selected as one of the best ones in the fair, Patrick Trottier also claimed the following prizes: 1st prize in Computer Sciences for the Intermediate Division, Collège Boréal Award for best French language project at the intermediate level, Laurentian University Computer Science and Mathematics Award as well as the Laurentian University Architecture Award.
Other up-and-coming scientists from Collège Notre-Dame were also honoured. Elora Conrad, a grade 9 student, claimed an honourable mention in Engineering at the Intermediate level, the Cambrian College Award as one of the best projects in the fields of mining, civil/chemical or renewable energy, as well as the Ontario Power Generation Energy Award. Her science project was entitled “Types de pales d’éolienne et production d’électricité” (Types of Wind Turbine Blades and the Production of Electricity).
Dante Corsi, a grade 10 student, earned the 2nd award in Physical Sciences for the Intermediate Division, the Snolab Award (physics) as well as the Laurentian University Physical Science Award. His science project was entitled “La capacité de matériaux quotidiens à bloquer les particules ionisantes” (The Capacity of Everyday Materials to Bloc Ionizing Particles).
Fleurange Parent, a grade 11 student, claimed the 1st prize in Physical Sciences at the senior level, the Collège Boréal Award for best French language project at the senior level, as well as the University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship. Her project was entitled “Levitation… almost.”
“The outstanding achievements of our Collège Notre-Dame students in the Science Fair reflects the quality of the educational program provided to our students as well as the high level of excellence of our teachers in the fields of science and technology,” stated Mrs. Lyse-Anne Papineau, CSCNO Director of Education. “Our students have a truly well-earned reputation for academic excellence and we take great pride in seeing them reach new heights during this high-level science competition.”
The Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario offers a French Catholic Educational Program that is widely recognized for its excellence. The CSCNO provides a quality learning environment and academic program that runs from early childhood to adult education, with some 7,000 students in 27 elementary and 10 secondary schools.
INFO:
Paul de la Riva
Communications and Community Development Coordinator
Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
(705) 673-5626, ext. 294
(705) 677-8195 – cell phone
paul.delariva@nouvelon.ca
