We are excited to launch the 2026 BHA JS Science Fair, 

one of the six fantastic Academic Enrichment Programs on offer this year in the JS!

Taking part in a science fair is a great way to provoke curiosity, explore interests, and motivate continued study in science. We hope that through this process, you will recognize that the work of scientists is a creative endeavor and one that affects the world you live in.

When is it?      Wednesday January 21 to Friday January 23rd.

What time is it?     Presentations to faculty 8:15am - 8:45am Wednesday January 21st, AND

Presentations to students and parents 8:30-10:00am on Friday January 23rd.

Awards Ceremony 11:00am in the PAC

Where is it?    In the Junior School and STEM-V at Branksome Hall Asia

Who can Participate?     Grades 2 to 5

Safety & Science Fair     Unsure whether materials or equipment is safe to use? Reach out to josephkelly@branksome.asia. Include your name, class, a link to the materials, and a reason why it will be used.  Note that displays using chemicals or equipment that are not school-safe will not be allowed to be displayed at the Science Fair in January.

Following feedback from participants and parents, we are working to implement the following changes:

You said that you wanted students to be able to share their projects more widely. 

• Projects will be displayed from Wednesday January 21 to Friday January 23.

You said that you wanted students to be able to participate in the judging.

• There will be an opportunity for students to vote for a 'Student Choice Award.'

You said that you wanted all students to receive actionable feedback. 

• All projects will receive qualitative feedback in the form of '2 Stars and a Wish.'

You said you wanted more clarity on the judging criteria. 

• The old judging criteria have been removed from the website, and a simplified judging criteria has been added below.

You said you wanted more teacher support for projects. 

• Instead of open “drop-in” times, there will be specific consultation times for each grade level or class.

Student-Friendly Rubric

Inquiring & Designing  (Student participants have received this intro)

• Problem/Question

Meeting: I can write a clear science question or design problem that can be studied, tested, or improved.

• Prediction/Goal

Meeting: I can explain what I expect to find out (in an observation), what I think will happen (in an experiment), or what I want my design to achieve (in an innovation), and explain why using science ideas.

• Variables, Observations, or Design Features

Meeting: I can explain what I will focus on (the key factors or features), what I will record or measure, and how I will collect or test the information.

• Plan/Design

Meeting: I can create a plan that makes sense, is safe, and uses the right tools or materials to answer my question, study my idea, or test my design.

Processing & Evaluating (Student participants have received this intro)

• Data/Results Presentation

Meeting: I can show my results in a clear way (such as notes, sketches, tables, charts, or graphs).

• Interpretation

Meeting: I can describe what my results mean, using science ideas.

• Prediction/Goal Check

Meeting: I can explain if my prediction, expectation, or design goal matched the results, and why.

• Method/Approach Check

Meeting: I can explain how well my approach (experiment, observation, or design process) worked.

• Improvements/Extensions

Meeting: I can suggest changes, new questions, or new design ideas that would make my project better.

Sign-ups began from Monday, October 13th, 2025. 

Sign-ups closed on Friday, November 28th, 2025 at 4:30pm.

Grade 2 Signup: 

Please sign up using a parent/guardian's email (grade 2 signup form).

Grade 3-5 Signup:

Please use your school email to sign up (grades 3,4,5 signup form) .

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