Parents & Guardians
Support at home makes a big difference. Parents and guardians play a vital role in helping students build confidence, curiosity, and problem‑solving skills through science fair participation.
Parent Action Checklist
Complete these essential steps to ensure your child's participation is approved and ready:
- 1. Review Eligibility: Confirm your student is in grades 4–12 residing in the Hastings-Prince Edward area. Read the Eligibility for QRSTF PDF.
- 2. Register Online: Fill out the Student Registration Form before the deadline.
- 3. Submit Approvals: Sign and turn in the Parent/Guardian Consent Form and secure Safety & Ethics Approval if working with human participants, animals, or biohazards.
Important Dates & Fair Timeline
Key seasonal milestones to keep your young scientist on track:
Winter: Project Development
Brainstorm ideas using the Project Planning Guide, perform background research, and review the Online Safety/Ethics Checklist.
Early Spring: Registration
Submit online student registration, ethics paperwork, and project information forms well before the regional cutoff date.
April 10, 2027: Fair Day!
Held at Centennial Secondary School (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Judging takes place in the morning; the Display Hall opens to the public at 12:30 PM.
Drop-off & Parking Instructions
When arriving at Centennial Secondary School, drop your finalist off at the main door with their project and proceed to designated parking areas. Volunteers will assist students inside for registration. Note that the Display Hall remains closed until 12:30 PM for judging evaluations.
Venue Floor Plan
Familiarize yourself with the layout before arriving on Fair Day.
Helping Students Succeed
Your encouragement helps students stay motivated and enjoy the learning process. The project should always remain the student’s own work, but families can provide transportation, feedback, and access to safe resources.
- Encourage topic selection based on student passion
- Assist with finding reliable resources and safe transportation
- Practice presentations and celebrate effort
Support Tools & Guidelines
Helpful guides for a successful fair journey.
Ethics, Consent & Required Forms
Ensuring safety and eligibility.
- Parent/Guardian Consent Form
- Student Registration Form
- Safety & Ethics Approval
- Project Information Form
All documents are also available on the Documents & Links page.
QRSTF Code of Conduct
Respect, fairness, and integrity.
All participants, parents, and volunteers are expected to uphold respectful and supportive behaviour throughout the event. Projects must be primarily the student’s own work, safety rules must be followed, and judging decisions must be respected.
*Remember this is a public event and photographs will be taken by the press and by QRSTF for the Awards Ceremony.
Planning & Tech Tools
Helpful interactive tools and external resources.
Parent Support Contact
We’re here to help answer any questions.
Email: qrstf@live.com
Region: Quinte, Ontario, Canada