January 2001 Table of Contents

SCIENCE FAIR

A Science Fair for primary schools was held on 30th November 2000 at the Central Abaco Primary School in Dundas Town. The fair attracted entries from nine schools and was sponsored by the Ministry of Health. In attendance were Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, Minister of Health Ronald Knowles, US Senator Tom Harkin and Beverly Taylor, Assistant Director Ministry of Education.

While opening the fair by cutting a ribbon leading to the classrooms containing the exhibits, the Prime Minister noted that a science laboratory should have been built for the school from the start. He said he would look into that right away. He also noted that the lack of landscaping was a matter of concern.

The judges for the competition were Hugh Cottis, Catherine Knowles, Kathleen Ralph and Greta Culmer. First place went to Hope Town School for their displays on beach trash collection, posters depicting the life cycle of the loggerhead turtle, and the flora and fauna of mangrove communities. Second place went to Central Abaco Primary School and third place to Forest Heights Academy

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